WHEN on Bank Holiday Monday I printed a photograph which was referred to as "Bolton's own bagpipe band in 1937", that was the only detail I had.

However, Mr Reg Parry, of Bromwich Street, Bolton, has now written to say that it was actually the Victoria Hall No. 2 Bolton Boys' Brigade Pipe Band, an integral part of the youth work which influenced hundreds of young people for good through the Bolton Methodist Mission.

"Your photograph showed the band outside the then fairly new Walker School entrance in Ridgway Gates.

"The tall Superintendant Minister at the rear was the Rev Thomas Hannah, an outstanding preacher who won many souls for Christ during his ministry at the Mission 1927-39.

"To his left was George Price, who with his wife Florrie dedicated practically the whole of their leisure time to the welfare of young men in the Boys' Brigade. Another stalwart of that work was Stanley Mulvaney, second right from the Rev. Hannah.

"Such people, and there are many of them still, who give so much (without seeking any reward) for others, are indeed the salt of the earth.

"We are reminded of them through your column and cherish their memory."

Mr Parry also praises highly this column (I am too embarrassed, of course, to use his actual words!), but I tell you because he adds: "It is important that we are aware of our rich heritage and appreciate the contribution of those wonderful men and women who, in times past, dedicated their lives to the service of others. Looking Back helps us to do that."

In turn, Mr Parry, I am grateful for your words.

Another call came from reader Eddie Brown, who said that the leader of the Victoria Hall band was Capt. Price.