Leaving the delights of the first few days aside( one of the highlights was having an interesting conversation with Bobby Ball in the Gents toilet at the Opera House! our first sighting of our wonderful band and drums(Lancashire) came when they played for a large crowd in the centre of a sunny St Peter's Square, huge applause and cheers for their excellent programme and performing skills.

We next saw them at the Norbreck Hotel on the Saturday night, when it was the considered opinion of many that they stole the show, the "Lights out" drums being particularly singled out as excellent.

On then to Sunday morning where a slight drizzle did nothing to dampen the spirits of approximately 150 Fusiliers stalwarts, immaculate in blazer, flannels, beret and hackle and medals.

A short and very unequal contest took place for the honour of leading the parade, a very irate Senior Marine bustled up to tell me that the Fusiliers were to dress back to allow his men to lead.

He lost.

A terrific parade then followed, it was heartening to hear the cheers and applause as the Fusilier contingent flashed a cracking eyes left towards the Mayor and dignitaries on the saluting dias.

Well done the lads, roll on next year.

Joe Eastwood.
Chairman Fusiliers Association( Lancashire)