Author: Roger Huth

Callum Beaumont Recital (updated)

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Ipswich Piping Society continue to lead the way in the south of England with regard to inviting top solo pipers along for their annual recital nights, writes Roger Huth. Close to one hundred came to Ipswich yesterday evening to sit and listen to Callum Beaumont’s stunning bagpipe and performances. Fittingly one of his sets was dedicated to the late Rod Caird and former President of the Society. Programme note: ‘Building…

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Harpenden Highland Games Results (pictures added)

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Harpenden Highland Gathering, Sunday 12th September, 2021. The Lions showed their teeth against all things covid and gave a platform to pipers and drummers in the south of England for band and solo performances, writes Roger Huth. Pictured above is competitor Graham Waller playing for judge Roddy Livingstone. Billy Wardrope from the Scottish Piping Society of London showed his immense worth to that organisation by expertly and easily convening the…

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RSPBA London and South of England Branch Mini Bands and Solos 7th April 2019

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P/M Roger Huth reports: A new year; a new venue. The RSPBA London and the South of England Branch committee members last weekend provided the southern echelon of competing pipers and drummers our first outing of the year in a different and very fitting venue. With plenty of inexpensive Sunday parking nearby, a short walk took us all to the portals of a clean and welcoming University of Bedford. When I…

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Piping’s Star Couple Impress Recital Audience With their Playing

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Friday 29th March 2019 saw Ipswich Piping Society’s recital given by husband and wife team Margaret and Alastair Dunn. They were both excellent. Following several years of successful Spring Recitals, the Society continued their resounding annual successes with an evening spent in the company of Mr and Mrs Dunn. Chairman Rod Caird brought a large, full room to order and introduced Margaret to the audience. Her bagpipe filled all ears…

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