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News Release - Reading Scottish Youth Pipe Band - Lest We Forget Concert
Reading Scottish Youth Band took part in the Lest We Forget Concert at NEC Birmingham on Saturday 3rd November as part of the National Youth Pipe Band of England.
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News Release - Reading University Freshers' Fayre
On 26th September 2018 we took part in the Reading University Freshers' Fayre. We are based right on the doorsteps of the University, so come along and see what we're all about, whether you are a piper or drummer, even if you've never played before, and maybe join the biggest pipe band in the South East. You can also drop us an email or contact us via Facebook.
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Forthcoming band engagements
Forthcoming engagements will be highlighted here. For full details and a full listing of forthcoming band engagements, see our Events Diary.
| Date | Time * | Event |
| Sun 25 Nov | 2-5:30pm | Wokingham Carnival |
| Thu 29 Nov | 6:45pm | Didcot Christmas Fayre |
| Wed 12 Dec | 6:45pm | Beaconsfield Festival of Lights |
| Fri 14 Dec | 12pm | Forbury Square Raffle |
| Fri 14 Dec | 6:45pm | Hungerford Victorian Extravaganza |
* the times shown are approximate start times of band performances. See the links on our events diary page for more info on the event timings
Latest Website Updates
August 2018
- 2018 Events Diary updated to end of year (see "Events Diary")
January 2018
- 2018 Events Diary updated January to October 2018 (see "Events Diary")
News Release - Reading Scottish Youth Band
The Reading Scottish Pipe Band is delighted to announce the launch of a new project to attract new young players to the world of piping and drumming. Pipe Corporal, Bill Copland has been appointed as Youth Development Officer to lead the initiative.
On announcing the plan he said, “We want to find new young players between the ages of 8 and 18 who want to learn to play the bagpipes or become pipe band drummers. We have all the resources available to teach complete beginners, or develop players who already play other musical instruments. We want to form a Youth Band to play at parades and concerts alongside the senior band and ultimately develop players to move up when they are ready. A Pipe Band is a great environment for youngsters to make new friends and build teamwork and leadership skills. It’s free to learn and we’ll even provide loan instruments for beginners. Just call or email the band, or even come along on a Monday night to see us.”
Further details and contacts are available via the Youth Band links on the band website.
Fundraising
The Reading Scottish Pipe Band has been growing in size now for many years and we are bigger now than at any time in the band's history. With new members also comes the ability to fulfill more engagements, but as new pipers and drummers join the ranks, new uniforms and instruments need to be bought.
In an effort to continue funding our expansion, we are raising money in a number of ways.
If you would like to help us, please send a text to 70070 and type "RSPB35 £5" (or replace the amount with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10). Texts are free to send and we receive the full amount of any donations made thanks to JustGiving and Vodafone.
Remember, we are a charity (Registered Charity No: 1134221), and all monies raised go straight into supporting the band. Thank you for your support.
New members wanted
The band is always looking for experienced and novice pipers and drummers, as well as beginners to join its ranks. For more information, please contact us through this website, or come along to band practice in Reading.
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