Ryton Show & Fair Day - 16 September

If you're not participating in the Great Northern Run, please come and cheer us on at the Ryton Show & Fair Day at the Ryton Cricket Ground (NE40 3AS) on Sunday, 16th September!

Any extra pipers would be greatly appreciated:-) Tuning starts at 13.00 and our first presentation is at 13.35.

Recommended parking at Charles Thorpe Comprehensive School (NE40 3AH) or 200 meters west of the cricket grounds (will be signposted - may be NE40 3AG).

Haggerston Castle - Sunday, 10 June 2012

Reminder:  fund raiser at Haggerston Castle tomorrow afternoon!  Coach leaves from usual place at West Denton at 11am (same price).  Good opportunity for band and a way to get an extra practice in for Chieftains concert next Friday:-)

The Chieftains are coming to town...

And guess the local pipe band who's been invited to appear with them?!!

http://www.events-in-newcastle.co.uk/event-detail/The-Chieftains-1668

Dunbar Competition - 12 May 2012

7th place finish in our category...beating many 4A bands!  Awesome way to start the season!

Preparing for the 2012 outdoor competition season

Between rain-showers and an attentive bovine audience, the dedicated (crazy!) band members prepare for their upcoming competition. Brrrr.... 

Band Practice - Monday, 28 May

Attention:  Byker Social Club isn't available on Tuesday evening.  Practice will be on Monday (28 May) at normal location and time.

2012 Outdoor Competition Schedule

SAVE THESE DATES!

-    12th May 2012 - Dunbar, Scotland
-    19th May 2012 – Dumbarton, Scotland
-    26th May 2012 – Bathgate, Scotland
-    10th June 2012 - Haggerston Castle, Northumberland
-    30th June 2012 – Annan, Scotland
-    7th July 2012 – Annan, Scotland
-    4th August 2012 – North Berwick, Scotland
-    11th August 2012 – Glasgow, Scotland
-    2nd September 2012 – Chatsworth, England
-    9th September 2012 – Peebles, Scotland