Burnley and Padiham hosting orchestral and railway events

Kicking off on Saturday, November 2, railway enthusiasts have been promised a spectacular display at the Nazareth Unitarian Church’s 21st Exhibition.

Held in the Padiham schoolrooms on Saturday, November 2, from 10am until 4pm, this year’s gauge one layout will have an extended track featuring live steam, and radio-controlled locomotives on display.

A selection of model railway trains will be on display in Padiham (Image: Travel to PUD)

Displayed across three rooms there will be a selection of static engines, with one powered by compressed air.

A free children’s Playmobil area and trade stands will also be open to visitors, with homemade baking and refreshments on offer.

Admission for adults is £4 and £1.50 for children.

Later in the day, the Orion Ensemble will be giving a recital at St Peter’s Church in Burnley.

Clarinet player Emily Wilson and pianist Adam Taylor will play a wide programme focussing on the relationship between Brahms, Rober and Clara Schumanns.

These will include Brahms Intermezzi for solo piano and Brahms Sonato for Clarinet and Piano.

Emily has appeared as an orchestral player with most of the country’s leading orchestras, including the Halle and Royal Philharmonic.

Her musical partner Adam studied at the Royal College of Music and has performed at venues including Bridgewater Hall, The Sage in Gateshead, Newcastle City Hall and Rachmaninoff Hall in Moscow.

He is also an active chamber musician and has performed in a number of ensembles.

His passion for music education has led him to teaching at Withington Girl’s School and The Manchester Grammar School.

Admission is £7, free for under 18s, with refreshments served from 10.30am and the concert starting at 11am.

Free parking is available in the schoolyard in Rawcliffe Street, and disabled parking is available in the church grounds.