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July 10 |
KINROSS IN THE PRIZES AGAIN!
July was a
particularly encouraging month for the band, with
firsts at both
Cupar and
Thornton, along with second and
fourth places respectively whilst “playing up” to Grade 3 in the same
competitions.
T in the Park was another massive
success – all band members enjoying their fair share of music, mayhem and
mud - while Pipe Sergeant, Nigel Kellett, had the honour of being closing
piper on the Main Stage for the final rendition of “Flower of Scotland” just
before the fireworks.
All told, a
very positive season so far, as the band now looks forward to the
World Championships in Glasgow,
and a handful of other competitions between now and September.
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Alexander, Amy & Lewis keep dry at T in the Park |
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April 10 |
KINROSS TAKE FIRST PLACE IN THE PRE-SEASON
MINI-BANDS Starting as they mean to
go on, Kinross & District "A" lifted the first prize Glencorse Shield at the
Lothian & Borders Indoors Mini-Bands contest in Peebles on Saturday, 24th
April. Beating a total of 18 other mini-bands, Pipe Major Leon Murphy
declared himself "delighted" with the band's performance, which will give
all band members added motivation for the forthcoming season.
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Glencorse Shield, 1st Place |
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September 09 |
PEEBLES - ENDING ON A HIGH!
On a glorious late summer's day in Peebles,
Kinross & District ended the season in excellent spirits, taking 3rd place
amongst a strong field of 17 bands, just behind Stockbridge and Hawick - the
only 2 Scottish bands to qualify at the World's this year.
The tally of prizes therefore for the season
amounts to two 1sts (Bathgate and Cupar) a 2nd (Markinch) and a 3rd at
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Neil relaxes back at base |
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Mike competes with the Band in the background "playing" 6/8's for the first time this season! |
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Getting ready for Massed Bands |
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Mike and Alissa lead the Band back |
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August 09 |
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Unfortunately, Kinross did not get past the
qualifying heats at the Worlds amidst very strong competition. (the
first 10 out of the final 12 bands were outside Scotland!). But all
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July 09 |
Over a tiring, but hugely enjoyable weekend, the
Pipe Band helped the revellers at T in the Park make the best of the great
weather. Only the Sunday morning threatened rain, causing the Band to
don precautionary capes during their final performance of the weekend, but
shortly afterwards the clouds dispersed to leave fans enjoying one of the
best festivals yet!
(click on picture for photo gallery)
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July 09 |
Another win at Cupar
Clearly on a roll, Kinross again took first
place in Grade 4 at Cupar Highland Games on Sunday 5th July, and playing
up, also managed a creditable 3rd place in the Grade 3 competition.
The sunny weather didn't quite last and the
Bands enjoyed the traditional Cupar Highland Games downpour during tuning
up, however the weather held mainly fair during the actual competition. It
was the following day that the heavens opened, leaving the town flooded and
with landslides as reported in the National media. (BBC picture right)
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June 09 |
Kinross Drum Major in the prizes
Congratulations to Drum Major, Mike Spain, who
without the rest of the Band present to put him off, took 2nd place at the
Innerleithen Games on Saturday 13th June! An excellent result for
Mike's first competing season.
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June 09 |
2nd place at Markinch
Kinross & District picked up 2nd place for Grade
4 at Markinch on Sunday 7th June, improving on last year's performance by
one place. The weather too, was an improvement on 2008, managing to
stay dry all day. One or two members even managed to take a burnt face
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Just about to go on ...
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Mike takes 4th place ...
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The debate on strategy rages ...
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June 09 |
Summer Ceilidh a huge success !
Friday 5th June saw the Band hold their long
awaited Summer Ceilidh in the much bigger venue of the Windlestrae Hotel in
Kinross. This event was a resounding success - everyone seemed to have
a great time, and the funds raised were fantastic!
This year, the Alexander Miller trophy for
drumming development and progress was presented by Leading Drummer, Mark
Reilly, to Amy Bryson. (11) Well done Amy! |
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Leading Drummer, Mark Reilly, presents Amy Bryson with the Alexander Miller trophy
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May 09 |
Kinross & District take 1st Place at Bathgate
In the sweltering
heat of easily our hottest day so far this year, Kinross & District excelled
themselves in lifting the John Russell trophy for 1st Place in Grade 4 at
this year's Bathgate Highland Games. Youngsters and adult band members
alike were delighted with the win, and all are hoping to keeping the
momentum up in forthcoming competitions this season. |
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Mike puts his best foot forward ...
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Leon returns with the goods !
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Mark takes it all in his stride ...
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One happy band !
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May 09 |
Article in the Perthshire Courier, 14th May 2009 |
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May 09 |
The Band is looking forward to another busy season, and particularly the now
legendary Pipe Band Ceilidh.
This year it is a bigger event than ever, and is being held at the
Windlestrae Hotel in Kinross on Friday 5th June. Tickets
are on sale now.
Email Nigel
Kellett to reserve your place!
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March 09 |
Congratulations to all our youngsters who have done so well recently at
competitions, picking up prizes and trophies galore - particularly in
drumming. Prize winners include Douglas Mair (10) chanter,
Douglas Weir (14) pipes, Amy Bryson (10), Alexander Cox (11) and Cameron
Elder (14) all on side drum, and Ashleigh Cox (13) on tenor drum. |
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Summer 08 |
A good season for the Band to settle in with a number of new, young players
in the drum corps. One of the highlights was the weekend trip to
Birmingham at the end of June for the British Championships. Prizes
were taken by the Band at both Bathgate and Markinch, and once again, the
Band opened at T in the Park in July. |
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Kinross Pipe Band at Birmingham, June 08
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interested in your comments and suggestions, either to improve the website,
or for the Band in general. If you have any association with the band,
past or present, and have any stories, photos or memorabilia we would be
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In particular, we
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would rather contact us by phone or mail, please feel free to do so ! |
Web Admin and Band
Secretary
Nigel Kellett
6 Morlich Place
Kinross KY13 8BW
Tel: 07801 182283 / 01577 863738 |
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