Reader Clive Douglas has followed up his programme from Oban in 1977 with excerpts from various Cowal programmes, in particular 1954. We are very grateful to Clive for forwarding information and photographs which we know will be of great interest to Piping Press readers….. Clive writes: ‘Nice photo of a very young Jim Henderson, winner of the Warner Trophy in 1952, and the wee girl dancer winning the AD Cameron…
Young piper Callum Wynd is conducting a survey on piping as part of his Glasgow University studies and has asked if he can enlist the help of Piping Press readers. Callum started learning the pipes aged nine. He was originally taught by P/M Sandy Davidson MBE in school. After Sandy retired, he was taught by Chris Gibb, and for the last ten years has received instruction from Andrew Wright. Callum…
We are grateful to reader Clive Douglas for forwarding his copy of the programme for Oban Games in 1977. Clive writes: I noticed my name in the Oban programme you posted today, the good old days apparently! I don’t think I played that year, that was me about a year into the Focal Dystonia thing. I never competed again. It’s a really strange disorder and 20 years later it’s still there….
Ross Miller won the latest round of the Scots Guards Knock Out competition held in the SG Club, Haymarket, Edinburgh, yesterday (Dec 9). Ross was playing against Alan Clark and a large crowd enjoyed some excellent piping from both contestants. The next round, on January 27, sees Calum Watson take on John Dew and on the 24th February William Rowe faces Calum Brown. Organiser P/M Jimmy Banks MBE will hold…
The RSPBA have announced playing requirements for the 2019 season. They are as follows: British Champs, Paisley, May 18; closing date April 3, draw April 10thGrade 1: Two MSRsGrade 2: Medley (4-6 mins)Grade 3: MSRGrade Juv: Medley (3-5 mins)Grade 4A/ Nov A: Prescribed MSRGrade 4B/ Nov B: Prescribed Marches UK Championships, Belfast, June 15th; closing date May 1, draw May 8thGrade 1: Two Medleys (5-7 mins)Grade 2: 2 MSRsGrade 3:…
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