View from the top of Loughborough's Carillon overlooking the Band StandAfter a legendary lunch at Lynroys http://www.lynroys.com/ Team Carillon donned their tour T-shirts and made their way to the Carillon. It was a baking hot afternoon in Queens Park, Loughborough when the Mayor of Charnwood arrived at Loughborough's War Memorial Carillon to mark the end of Carillon Week. We were all treated to a phenomenal performance by Bournville's Trevor Workman who gave us an hour's recital of carillon music ranging from Chopin to Abba. As soon as we can load up some video clips we will show you just what an outstanding carillonneur Trevor is - amazing! Meanwhile here are some still photographs from the day.
Mayor and Mayoress of Charnwood, Councillor Stephen Campbell and Councillor Mrs Brenda Seaton pose with Team Carillon in Loughborough's Queens Park. 
Trevor inspecting his Carillonneurs' blisters!
90 winding steps up to the clavier room
View of Loughborough Parish Church from the top of Loughborough's Carillon tower
Monday 28th July
Team Carillon arrived in Aberdeen at about 4pm after a leisurely but hot journey. It rained as we left Greater Manchester but soon dried up into glorious sunshine the further north we drove. That was until we reached the outskirts of Aberdeen where we encountered quite dense fog. Our accommodation is in the city centre literally 5 minutes walk from St Nicholas' Church which houses the carillon. The church opens at midday and that's when we're hoping to arrive to take some photographs.
Meanwhile as I write two members of Team Carillon are fast asleep - both snoring but one considerably louder than the other - it must be all the excitement!
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