St. Georges Day Parade – Horsforth – 01/05/11
North Yorkshire Village Gala
We have accepted the invitation to take part in the Burton Leonard Village Gala 2011. Burton Leonard lies between Harrogate and Ripon in North Yorkshire,and we take great pleasure in participating in this local community event with the emphasis being on the local children,who all take part in the fancy dress parade and numerous competitions held on the day and… Read more →
St. Patricks Day Parade opens our 2011 season
The annual St. Patricks day Parade through the centre of Leeds heralded the start of our 2011 season. Although the morning started with rain,by the time the parade set off promptly at 1100hrs,the sun had appeared and continued for the remainder of the day. having completed the march through the City we arrived back at the Millenium Square in front… Read more →
St. Patricks Day Parade – Leeds – 13/03/11
Three Generations make the Band a real Family affair
For the first time last season, the Band were able to boast three generations of the same family performing in the Drum Corps. For a number of years, Grandfather Don Wilson, who has been a stalwart of the Corps since 1974, was joined by his daughter Michelle in 1986. Michelle, who was our fist female member, had attended engagements since… Read more →
Pipers Pay Tribute to Robbie Burns
Over the next few weeks Pipers will be supporting organisations during the annual tribute to the great son of Scotland – Robert Burns. These will be hwld in varius parts of North and West Yorkshire including, Pudsey, Morley and Scarcroft in Leeds, Wetherby Boston Spa, Ripon and York with one member travelling to Yapton in West Sussex in support of Action… Read more →
Happy New Year
The City of Leeds Pipeband wish all visitors to our website a happy and prospeous 2011. Event organisers have started confirming bookings for the Band. These will be posted as we receive them. Should you wish to book the band, please contact the Secretary using the link provided. Early contact is recommended to avoid disappointment Read more →
Don Keeps On Beating
The Band are delighted that Don Wilson has accepted the offer of Life Membership. Don, who lives in Leeds has been a member for 35 years and has served us well, not only on rehearsals and regular appearances but also as a long standing member of the Committee. One of his memorable appearances was in support of Marie Currie at… Read more →
Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year
City of Leeds Pipeband would like to wish all visitors to our website a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. All members are reminded that the last practice of 2010 will be at Scholes Village Hall on Thursday 16th. December. The first practice of 2011 will be at Scholes on 6th. January with the Learners Class meeting at Moortown Rugby… Read more →