These extraordinary instruments are Trumpet Marines – two metre-high, single-stringed instruments played by nuns in medieval and Renaissance times as a trumpet-substitute. Saved from extinction by The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments, you can hear them played on 30 October at 7pm as part of Brighton Early Music Festival. More here 👉 https://clssicfm.co/3jzxAcP | Classic FM

Who's coming to Foolhardy, then?? Music, trees and revelry this August bank holiday in Nottingham Arboretum. Thanks to all of you folks who have already bought your tickets! Grab them here: http://www.alttickets.com/foolhardy-folk-festival-tickets Join us! Beans xxx | Beans on Toast

What a whirlwind week of music, dancing, costumes, and pure revelry—and the party isn’t over yet! Get ready for the exhilarating 50th Poker Run, one of the most thrilling events of the year, where participants race between checkpoints collecting cards and aiming for the best poker hand. ⛵️🃏 Tomorrow, we finish off the 50 year celebration with the Champion of Champions Boat Race and the ASF Closing Ceremony. 🎆 We’re so grateful to everyone who celebrated with us! What has been your favorite par