City of Newcastle Pipe Band named 4B Champion of Champions 2013

It's been a very busy and successful season for the band; unfortunately updating this blog has not been a priority during the competition season.  While our website is under construction, please feel free to "Like" the City of Newcastle Pipe Band Facebook page for the latest photos, videos and information about the band.

For more information about the band or to enquire about tuition, sponsorship opportunities, job availability, etc. please contact Pipe Major Bryan Robinson via the band's e-mail address at contact@cityofnewcastlepipeband.co.uk.

 

Pipe band practice - 6 January 2013

Sunday practice (6 January) from 11.00am-1.00pm:

Oxford Centre
West Farm Avenue
Longbenton
NE12 8LT

Reminder: please make the necessary arrangements for your subs if you haven't already done so. Let us know if you need more info or have questions...

2012 AGM and band practice

Wednesday practice (12 December):

Innisfree Social Club
Chesters Ave
Longbenton
NE12 8TY

Please arrive for 7.30pm; practice starts promptly at 7.45pm.  We will hold the AGM after band practice so hope to see as many people as possible.

If you can't be there, please send apologies to Bryan, Eileen or via FB sites.  Thanks!

Rescheduled band practice...

As promised....

Sunday practice (9 December 2012) from 11.00am-1.00pm:

Oxford Centre
West Farm Avenue
Longbenton
NE12 8LT

Weather cancellation!

Weather update: tonight's practice cancelled due to nasty driving conditions!

Bryan will try to set-up a Sunday practice at the Oxford Centre. We'll confirm this practice at the end of the week. Sorry...but stay safe!

Wednesday practice (5 December 2012)

Wednesday practice (5 December):

Innisfree Social Club
Chesters Ave
Longbenton
NE12 8TY

Please arrive for 7.30pm; practice starts promptly at 7.45pm.

*** The band AGM will be the following Wednesday, 12 December 2012 (location to be announced).  This meeting will officially put to rest all business affairs for the old band.  The new band retains the same name but management changes will lead to a new and improved organisation and musical ethos.  Stay tuned (no pun intended!) for news and results of this exciting challenge.***

Practice - 2 December 2012

Sunday practice (2nd December):

Oxford Centre
West Farm Avenue
Longbenton
NE12 8LT

From 11.00am-1.00pm (please bring pipes!)