News – The City of Sheffield Pipe Band

Edlington / Retiring Drum Major

This event was a particularly poignant occasion for us, as our Drum Major – Dave White would retire at the end of the parade. He has served the band for many years and always attracts photos and selfies with members of the public, wherever we are performing. At the RBL, the Deputy Lieutenant of SouthContinue reading “Edlington / Retiring Drum Major”

Autumn Workshop 2022

Autumn Workshop – October 2022 After a well-earned summer break, the band has started an intense period of training and development and in October, this included a band workshop with Neil Clark and Stewart Gardiner – both of whom are wonderful teachers and great exponents of their instruments. A few of the pipers also playedContinue reading “Autumn Workshop 2022”

HMS Sheffield 40th Anniversary

May 1st – Falklands and HMS Sheffield Remembrance Parade and Ceremony, Sheffield City Centre The band had the privilege to lead the parade to the Cathedral for a service to remember the Falkland’s War and HMS Sheffield. We then played at the Cutlers Hall for those attending the event meal. Well done to everyone thatContinue reading “HMS Sheffield 40th Anniversary”

Miners’ Memorial

April 3rd – Thorne Miners Memorial Service at Moorends, Doncaster Members of the band played at the memorial service for the miners who worked at Thorne Colliery. Well done to all those that arranged the day, it was a very moving service.

68th Recruits Pass-Out

March 25th – 68th Trainees Course, Pass Out Parade at South Yorkshire Fire Service Training Centre, Handsworth, Sheffield The band played at the Fire Service Training Centre for the trainees of the 68th course and their families. It was a wonderful sunny day enjoyed by everyone. We wish the trainees all our very best forContinue reading “68th Recruits Pass-Out”