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Ilkley Carnival 2012

davidh — Sat, 12 May 2012 17:50:54 +0000

Once again we Headed the annual May Day parade through the streets of Ilkley.The route was lined with spectators on both sides all the way to the finish point and we were fortunate to have a nice day and avoid any rain.

It was certainly a good experience for our two new members,Aneliese Bennett and Joe Simpson,on their first parade.We were also pleased to have as a guest piper a former member,Vicky While

New look for the City of Leeds Pipe Band.

davidh — Wed, 02 May 2012 08:30:27 +0000

The May Day parade at Ilkley on Monday 7th May 2012 will see the Band Members wearing the new tunics as the procession passes through this West Yorkshire Town along streets lined with spectators.

We are hoping that the weather will be kind and give us a break from the cold wet conditions of late.

New Bradford Event

davidh — Wed, 02 May 2012 08:28:04 +0000

The Band are pleased to accept the invitation to give arena displays at this years Drighlington Carnival to be held on Saturday 14th July 2012.

This is a new event for us and we look forward to an enjoyable afternoon.

Annual General Meeting

davidh — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:16:47 +0000

All members are reminded that the 2012 AGM will be held at the Moortown Rugby Club at 19.30 on Monday 16th. April

2012 Season Starts on Sunday 11th. March

davidh — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:30:12 +0000

The 2012 season starts for the Band on Sunday 11th March with the annual St Patricks Day parade through Leeds City Centre.This is followed 2 weeks later with a new event for us,the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile to be held in Leeds.We will be providing entertainment during the course of the morning along the Race route.

During April we will lead two Parades for the Boy Scouts for their annual St Georges Day Parades and then remain verybusy throughout May,June &July with the events listed on our events page.

Farewell to Bruce Urquhart

davidh — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:44:54 +0000

The Band are sad to say farewell to long standing Piper Bruce Urquhart.

Bruce joined the Band during 1994 and proved to be a loyal and regular attender throughout his time with us.

He has decided to return to his beloved South of England but we hope that he will visit us in Leeds in the future and join us once again on engagements.

We wish Bruce all the best for his future.

2012 Events

davidh — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:42:34 +0000

Following the very busy schedule of events attended over the current and past few years, the City of Leeds Pipe band are already looking forward to another busy year in 2012.

Enquiries are coming in and bookings are currently being confirmed

The City of Leeds Pipe Band are well known in the North,East,West and South Yorkshire areas and do travel to Nottinghamshire,Lancashire and other regions as required.

A Yorkshire Vintage Transport Extravagansa

davidh — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:41:17 +0000

Th City of Leeds Pipe Band have accepted the invitation to perform at this years Otley Vintage Transport Extravaganza to be held on 11th September 2011 at Knotford Nook which is situated on the the Pool Road at Otley,West Yorkshire.

The event has grown over the years and around 500 vehicles ranging from steam Engines to push bikes are expected to attend this family event.Attractions include classic and veteran cars and motorbikes,heavy and light commercial vehicles,steam engines,childrens amusements,trade stands etc.

Otley is a thriving market town and lies on the boundary of North and West Yorkshire,10 miles from Leeds,alongside the River Wharfe.

This is another first time event for the band and we look forward to an interesting day.

Nearing the end of another busy season

davidh — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:00:02 +0000

We near the end of our Summer Season and are all looking forward to the annual break at the end of the month.

We have had some really good weather for most of the engagements.It was good to return to Burton Leonard near Ripon in North Yorkshire after a braek of a few years.This and the event at Broughton Hall, Skipton, North Yorkshire,were perhaps the warmest of all.

Last weekend at Holbeck and Bramley,both suburbs of Leeds,the weather was disappointing however the rain held off during our performances.

We return to pratices at the end of August and the learners classes re-start on 5th September.

We are already taking bookings for 2012 and will post these details on the events page shortly.

Another first for the City of Leeds Pipe Band

davidh — Thu, 26 May 2011 08:24:47 +0000

The City of Leeds Pipe Band has been invited to lead the procession at the annual Knaresborough Bed Race.This annual community event is famous for its colour and pagentry.

Thousands of spectators line the route whilst up to 90 teams of 1 bed,6 runners and 1 passenger make their way through the North Yorkshire market town of Knaresboroughto the start point.

This ancient north of England town is situated in an area of outstanding beauty alongside the River Nidd.