A fine day for this games in the south of England. Amateur Piobaireachd 1. Bradley Boxall, MacCrimmon’s Sweetheart 2. Neil Scotland, Struan Robertson’s Salute 3. Tom Broderick, Corrienessan’s Salute Amateur March 1. Bradley Boxall, Lochaber Gathering 2. Neil Scotland, Arthur Bignold of Lochrosque 3. Kieran McAlea, Glengarry Gathering Amateur Strathspey & Reel 1. Bradley Boxall, Arniston Castle & Miss Proud 2. Kieran McAlea, John Roy Stewart & Lt. Col. DJS…
Some observations on Andy Donaldson’s recent correspondence based on my experiences with lower grade and youth bands post my time with Strathclyde Police Pipe Band. I agree with Andrew, however I believe there are additional factors that need to be considered and these may help to widen the debate. The area I have chosen to focus on concerns what Andrew describes as ‘semi-professional’ juvenile bands and how they may now be…
Forres Highland Games, 9th July. Mild and dry weather conditions. Ten pipers competed in the senior piping events including two competitors from Queensland, Australia. Results as follows – Marches: 1. Alan Clark 2. Calum Brown 3. Amos Fox (Brisbane) Strathspey/Reel: 1. Calum Brown 2. Alan Clark 3. Steven Spencer Jig: 1. Calum Brown 2. Steven Spencer 3. Alan Clark Judge J. Hamilton
Very healthy entry for Inveraray Games on July 19, not surprising given that there are events for all grades and under 18s – and the contest is generally very well run with covered areas for competitions performance and turning. Here is the batting order in the B Piob: Read the full list of entries here: Inveraray order of play. Check out the Guide to the Games for the rest of the…
There has been a very good response to yesterday’s post about minor band contests, in particular a comment from Andy Donaldson, whose letter sparked the interest. Good response too to the poll. Have your say below, but if you haven’t already read the first story you can do so here.[polldaddy poll=9462566] Here’s a flavour of what Andy wrote: ‘I have played in every grade and it certainly wasn’t the norm…
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