Annan again this weekend

Just to let everyone know transport has been arranged for this weekend - same pick up time, same place, same bus. The Band are playing at 14.55 before playing in the massed bands at about 18.00.

Good luck to everyone for this weekend lets hope we can repeat, or better, last weeks performance.

On a different note just to give you a heads up - the band is playing on Sunday 11th at the Haltwhistle Show - there's a street parade followed by a performance in the show ring - more details will be released closer to the time.

We have also been asked to perform at the Quayside market on Sunday 18th and 25th (with some other dates in August and potentially September). Good chance to get some outdoor practice in and raise some much needed funds along the way.

6th Place at the British

Well done to everyone for yesterdays performance - 6th out of 19! I bet there are a few sore heads this morning!

Special mention to Matthew - I do believe this was his first competition with the band. Did we get an award for having the youngest drum major?

Well done to Dumfries and Galloway for their first place - I'm glad to see that all of that work I did with Niall on Ellan Vannin paid off.

Also congratulations to Rob and Scottish Power for their 4th place.

I'm sure everyone is going to be looking forward to next week and going back to Annan for the Riding of the Marches.

Off to the British Championships!

Good luck to everyone competing this Saturday at the British Championships - Annan we are competing at 14.44.

Transport is being provided and the bus will be picking us up at 09.30 at West Denton Association with a planned return for midnight - To break up the long journey on the way back we'll be stopping at Brampton for some light refreshment!

Another landmark

Many Happy returns to Billy Ince 59 years young! - From all accounts Billy was a bit worse for wear after his celebrations yesterday - home at 8 O'clock - just in time for Horlicks!

Best Wishes from all at the band!

Second Place

Well done to everyone who competed this weekend - Especially well done to Morgan and Thomas - first competitions!

It was nice to see so many people from the region at one venue - on a personal note it was nice to see so many friends from Houghton. By the way they have given an open invite to anyone who wants to play with them at the Durham Miners Gala on 10th July - everyone welcome!

It was nice to see that the weather hold out aswell - in fact so nice the celebrities turned out to honour the occasion. If anyone wants Crocodile Dundee's autograph please get in touch with Peter!

Haggerston Castle competition

Just to update you the draw has been made - competition starts at 1pm with Finale at approx 4pm

We are on first with draw for grade 4 as follows

1. City of Newcastle Pipeband
2. Houghton le Spring
3. Greater manchester Fire and rescue
4. Hawick
5. Newtongrange

Competition is to be held in car park at Haggerston Castle - Tom has asked that those going meet at West Denton Association at 10.15 to get to the venue for 11.45 to tune up.

Haggerston Castle

The band will be competing at this competition at haggerston castle caravan park this weekend. Saturday 5th June - the competition is a minor competition with grade 3 and 4 Bands competing - Hope the weather holds out!