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July 2018
Meanwood Memorial
This is a short parade and memorial service held in Meanwood to mark the battle of the Somme and to remember the local men who served in the conflict. We are joined by the Royal British Legion and local scouting groups to parade down Memorial Drive for a Service of Remembrance.
Find out more »Holbeck Gala
The Holbeck Gala is a fantastic local event, taking place each year on the first Saturday in July on Holbeck Moor. The City of Leeds Pipe Band are once again taking part in this event, leading the parade that winds through Holbeck to onto Holbeck Moor.
Find out more »East Morton Gala
Always a great event and a firm family favourite, the East Morton Gala is a mixture of entertainment, stalls, good food, great cakes and bagpipes*. The City of Leeds Pipe Band will be in attendance, taking part in the parade and doing a turn in the arena. *Not the official words of the organiser!
Find out more »Kirkstall Festival
The 2018 Kirkstall Festival will take place on Saturday 14th 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. Last year attracted around 25,000 people. It is not a Rock Festival, or a County Show, but an event that will entertain people of all…
Find out more »September 2018
Otley Vintage Transport Extravaganza
Rev up your engines and come down to Otley to have a blowout at the annual Vintage Transport Extravaganza. Held every September on fields on Pool Road, there are more than 500 vehicles on display, from push bikes to huge steam engines. Thanks to bags of entertainment, children’s attractions and stalls, it is one of the most popular events in…
Find out more »October 2018
FAREWELL ALAN PEGLER – Flying Scotsman
This very special trip has been organised as a final journey to honour Alan Pegler, the man who bought Flying Scotsman from British Railways and saved her from the scrapyard. The loco with which he will forever be associated, is taking the trip from London to York and as Alan requested, his ashes will be scattered in the firebox as…
Find out more »November 2018
Festival of Remembrance
The City of Leeds Pipe Band and Masterworks Choral will be special guests for an event being hosted by Leeds Male Voice Choir, perform songs of remembrance the evening before Remembrance Sunday in support of the Royal British Legion. Featuring some of the finest musical talents in the city the Festival of Remembrance will include a range of poignant music including…
Find out more »Battles O’er – A Nations Tribute
Pipers from the City of Leeds Pipe Band will be taking part in the first element of a Day of Commemorative Events, running from 06:00 to 19:05, will mark the Centenary of the end of the First World War and pay tribute to the millions killed or wounded in battle, including those on the home front who struggled amidst pain…
Find out more »Remembrance Day
The City of Leeds Pipe Band will once again be joining with the Thorner & Scarcroft branch of the Royal British Legion to honour those we lost this Remembrance Day in Leeds and Yorkshire. The parade will move from the ford, at the top end of the village, at 09:50 and make its way to St Peter's for 10:00.…
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