General plea...

Please: if you have band kit and are no longer actively playing with the band, we need your gear (uniforms, practice pads, chanters, etc.) returned. Please contact anybody to make arrangements for pick-up times/locations/etc. Remember that nobody has been "kicked out" of the band and that you're welcome to come back to practices. This has been said to all concerned parties privately and politely. At the same time, I refuse to get mired down in band politics, rumors and back-stabbing. As the band secretary, my responsibility is towards the "band" and not any particular individual. Please make my job easier...and so I don't have to publicly list names. My goal is not to embarrass anyone. Thanks for your understanding.

Band Practice - Monday, 27 February 2012

Reminder: Pipe Band practice is tonight (Monday, 27 February) at the Innisfree Social Club, Chesters Ave, Longbenton NE12 8TY. Thursday's practice will be back at Byker. Tonight we will also be joined by the musicians from the AV Festival who will be working with Jimmy, Davey, Jordan & Morgan.

Bailleul 2012 - Part 1

Images posted by Jordan on Facebook...also visible on the City of Newcastle Facebook page!

Competition canceled:-(

Due to the weather, the solo piping & drumming competitions in Houghton le Spring have been canceled. They will be rescheduled at a later date.

1st Solo Competitions of 2012!

First solo competitions of the year are tomorrow (weather permitting)!!! The RSPBA's NE Branch competition will be held at Houghton Kepier Sports College, Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, DH4 5BH. Doors open at 9.30 and our first contestant plays @ 10.55. The band's competitors this year include Jordan, Tommy Rae, Morgan and Rhys. Good luck!