Band Programme For Year 2015

Date

Event

Comment

Friday, 20th March

Family Celebration, Lochter

Party for Rebecca's Parents
Sunday, 17th May

80th Birthday Lunch for the President of the Clan Farquharson at Pittodrie House Hotel

We played outside to welcome the guests and again inside as guests came into the dining room. Thank you for looking after us so well.
Saturday, 6th June

Taste of Grampian, Thainstone, by Inverurie

Public entertainment amongst the stalls and other entertainers outside the mart. A very busy and varied event.
Sunday, 14th June

Mintlaw Gala

A local gala day with the band playing for the spectators. We're glad that the gala is being held again after last year's cancellation.
Saturday, 20th June

Meldrum Sports

Massed and individual band performances at one of the biggest Highland Games in the area. There used to be a competition, but now it's public entertainment only.
Saturday, 11th July

Echt Show

At the agricultural show, the Band entertains in and around the showground.
Sunday, 12th July

Braemar Tourist Entertainment

Parade and performances in the streets of Braemar.
Sunday, 9th August

Keith Show

Joining the massed bands to entertain the public. Paraded from the NFU in Land Street to the Show Park. A few performances around the Park and finally back to Land Street. In between, played at Ilene's Mum's house for sandwiches and generous refreshment.
Saturday, 15th August

Nairn Highland Games

We join the massed bands at Nairn to play through the town and around the arena.
Saturday, 22nd August

Jim & Sheila's Wedding

Jim & Sheila have invited band members and partners to the evening celebrations.
Saturday, 5th September

Braemar Gathering

Massed band parades down the Main Steet into and around The Games Park. Individual band performances outside The Overseas Visitors' Tent and in the arena itself.
Saturday, 12th September

Community Family Fun Day at Sheddocksley Baptist Church

An afternoon of family entertainment to which the Band has contributed.
Sunday, 8th November

Inverurie Royal British Legion Remembrance Sunday Parade

Leading the RBL parade to and from the Remembrance Day services in church and at The War Memorial.
Sunday, 29th November

St. Andrew's Day Parade.

Playing as part of the parade of massed bands from the Royal British Legion to the Town Hall and providing the onlookers with selections of tunes on arrival. The scope of this event has been growing over the years.

Latest Update
03/08/15