Marcel Brunery's Melomanes (Ear for Music) dates to 1935 and cheerfully hangs at Warrington Art Gallery where I inspected in the autumn. The two cardinals appear rather comical, one playing a great cello while his companion, who sits but five feet away, seems to have trouble hearing. Or is the cardinal in scarlet simply enjoying the beautiful sound made by his crimson colleague?
I called at Culswick Methodist Church in Shetland this week. I had been here before, back in 2019, and marvelled then that it was still open and functioning; in 2026, it is now authorised to be sold. The Methodist District’s website observes, rather tartly:
Four more Methodist churches are set to close in the Bradford area. The Telegraph and Argus reports:
‘Bosses of the Airedale Methodist Circuit say the changes are "essential" if the Church is to retain a viable presence.’
A spokesman was duly quoted:
01282 540 562
pastor @ martintop. org .uk
Salem Chapel, Martin Top
near Rimington, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 4EG
Salem Congregational Chapel is a registered charity No. 252401 (England & Wales)
Sunday Worship 10.45am & 6.00pm