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July 2016
Kirkstall Festival
The 2016 Kirkstall Festival will take place on Saturday 9th July in the picturesque grounds of the 12th Century Kirkstall Abbey. The Festival is probably the largest community festival in Leeds run entirely by volunteers and last year attracted around 25,000 people! The City of Leeds Pipe Band will be leading the parade procession leaving Hesketh Road at 12 noon to…
Find out more »Meanwood 100th Anniversary of Battle of Somme
The Somme Fought between July 1 and November 1, 1916 near the Somme River in France, it was also one of the bloodiest military battles in history. On the first day alone, the British suffered more than 57,000 casualties, and by the end of the campaign the Allies and Central Powers would lose more than 1.5 million men. On the…
Find out more »East Morton Gala
East Morton has held an annual Gala on the recreation ground for over 50 years. Its a great event and we always enjoy taking part. The event starts with a parade from Sunnydale through East Morton to the Recreation Ground where there are lots of things going on. Once we have led the parade to the field come and say…
Find out more »September 2016
Otley Vintage Transport Extravaganza
Otley Vintage Transport Extravaganza will be on 11th September, near Otley. It attracts over 500 vehicles, with everything from large steam engines to push bikes. It also features entertainment, children’s attractions and trade stands. It is a very popular event and attracts several thousand visitors annually. The City of Leeds Pipe Band heading towards the arena All profits from this…
Find out more »Yorkshire’s Rio Homecoming Parade
Rio Homecoming Parade - Wednesday 28th September Join us in Leeds city centre to welcome back our Rio Heroes! Celebrate the achievements of Yorkshire’s Olympians and Paralympians Welcome to Yorkshire in association with Leeds City Council are excited to welcome back Yorkshire’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes with a special homecoming parade. On Wednesday 28th September, a carnival atmosphere will take…
Find out more »October 2016
Yorkshire Marathon
The City of Leeds Pipe Band will be supporting the Yorkshire Marathon. Posted at mile-23 of the marathon, we are hoping to encourage those tired legs home. We will be just outside of York, in the village of Murton. Pipers
Find out more »Royal British Legion – Poppy Appeal Launch
The City of Leeds Pipe Band will be supporting the launch of the 2016 Poppy Appeal. What is the Poppy Appeal? The Poppy Appeal is the Royal British Legion’s biggest fundraising campaign held every year in November, the period of Remembrance. Each year, an army of volunteers distribute the Royal British Legion's iconic paper poppies throughout the nation. They collect…
Find out more »November 2016
Thorner Remembrance Day
Once again the City of Leeds Pipe Band are proud to support Remembrance Day in Thorner. Pipeband at Thorner Remembrance Day Parade
Find out more »Wetherby Christmas Lights
If you are looking for a great evening of family fun, then you'll be pleased to know that Wetherby are having their annual Christmas Lights Switch On and Market event on 24th November 2016, all the fun starts at 6pm. Held around the Town Hall, there is lots of entertainment. With fun for all the family and a full market…
Find out more »December 2016
MacMillan Christmas Carol Concert
The City of Leeds Pipe Band will once again welcome guests when the doors open at 6.30pm and will continue playing until the event, which is being organised to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support and The Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre starts at 7pm. The funds which are raised on the night will be split evenly between the two charities.…
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