Well known brass band photographer John Stirzaker enjoyed the Whit Friday music making at Diggle through the lens of his camera...
Photographer John Stirzaker, who has taken many memorable images of brass bands at major contest and concert events, enjoyed his day out on the Whit Friday circuit this year, basing himself at Diggle for the sights and sounds of what was a fantastic day of community music making.

















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