Winter on the Farm

We had such a good time filming with Channel 5 for the last episode of Winter on the Farm. When we first arrived, we were ferried on golf buggies up to the set for our soundcheck. The floor manager kept us entertained, and everything went well.

Band members sitting or standing with coats over their unifroms, holding their instruments. Everyone looks happy if a little cold. It is night time. — The band prepares for the soundcheck

Ken (stood), Eddie and Margaret (seated) with their instruments. They are wearing coats over their uniforms. It is night time. everyone is smiling. — Ken, Eddie and Margaret at the soundcheck

A selfie of Jen and Donna - they are outside in warm coats and scarves - they are smiling at the camera — Jen and Donna

In the foreground are some empty chairs and a firepit. The TV set is in the background. It is night time, there are lots of lights. — After our soundcheck

There’s quite a lot of sitting/standing about waiting when you are filming apparently. We were happy to have an opportunity for a good chinwag and catch up!

Jenny and Val are seated at tables. They are both in their band uniforms and are smiling at the camera. — Jenny and Val hanging out in the Hungry Llama

a selfie of Ken and Donna - they are in band uniform shirts and ties and are smiling — Ken and Donna

After a very tasty tea and lots of hot drinks, it was time to head down for filming. It was even colder than it looks, but we did get hand warmers!

4 band members are standing around the fire pit. It is night time, they look a bit cold. They are in their band uniforms. — Keeping warm

Elliott is standing in the centtre of the picture - he is dressed in a suit and is smiling. There is a fire in the foreground. On the right you can see the back of the Winter on the Farm set, with Christmas trees, microphones and some crew members — Elliott waiting for our moment

Mick is in the centre holding his Baritone. Hes wearing a flat cap and a face mask. Alyson is in the foreground talking to Val on the right. They are holding their instruments and both have facemasks on. — Waiting…

Far left is an Eb Bass. Elliott is standing to the left of centre, looking to the right of the picture at the TV set. There are lots of people their backs to us, and many Christmas trees.

Band members in uniform are stood or sat with music stands in front of them. It is night time. — Getting ready to play

In between our two pieces, we were able to watch from behind the scenes. It was fascinating to see how everything worked together so seamlessly.

In the foreground are some large animal pens. There is a long horned cow in the closest one. Behind the barn is the TV set - the backs of the presenters are in the centre of the shot, and there are cameras visible. The set is dressed with Christmas trees. — Behind the Scenes

The presenters kindly came over for a photo when everything was finished. What a fabulous way to spend an afternoon/evening!

The whole band stands in a semi circle, in uniform holding their instruments. The Channel 5 presenters are in front. Elvin, on the left, has a Santa hat on. — That’s a wrap!

Time to go and get our coats and hats back on and warm up. Maybe one last look at the animals.

A lovely big tree is lit up with fairy lights. It almost looks like it is glowing — Beautiful tree

2 adult donkeys and a baby donkey stand in a straw filled pen. — Its not Christmas without donkeys

Rachel, Rachael and Donna stand in their uniforms, with their instruments in front of a pen. In the straw-filled pen are a day old calf and her proud mum. — Rachel, Rachael and Donna in front of the day old calf and her proud mum.

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Cawthorne Brass Band

Winter on the Farm

Cawthorne Brass Band is a non-contesting traditional village band, which has existed since 1873

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Cawthorne Brass Band is a non-contesting traditional village band, which has existed since 1873