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2016 Ringwood Highland Games

The band leading the clans during the 2015 Ringwood Highland Games
The band leading the clans during the 2015 Ringwood Highland Games

The Ringwood Highland games is a regular annual event held to celebrate Scottish culture. An outline schedule of the day and an overview of featured events can be found on the Ringwood Highland Games website.

As per previous years, the Ringwood Highland Pipe Band is thrilled to continue our involvement in this fantastic event again in 2016 by leading Grand Parade of Scottish Clans onto the arena ahead of the opening ceremony.

Please come along for a fantastic celebration of Scottish heritage and enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of Scotland.

Date: 3 April 2016 (Sun) Step Off: 1:20 pm
Band Arrival Time 11:45 am Band Transport Own
Venue Jubilee Park
Great Ryrie st Ringwood
+map		 Website: ringwoodhighlandgames.org

 

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2016 International Women’s Day Breakfast

The International Women’s Day Breakfast is an opportunity for all community members to celebrate this special day.  The Ringwood Highland Pipe Band has been invited by the Maroondah Mayor, Cr Natalie Thomas to attend this event.  We will be represented by member’s Rhonda and Kylie.

This year Ms Susan Barton AM, Founder and Director of The Lighthouse Foundation joining the breakfast.

Date: 19 February 2016 (Fri)
Starts 07:15am Concludes between 8:30-9:00am
Venue Karralyka, Mines Rd
Ringwood East, Victoria 3134
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 Website: link

 

About the Lighthouse Foundation

The Lighthouse Foundation has a vision to end youth homelessness together. The organisation was formed in 1991 and is celebrating 25 years of having successfully broken the cycle of     homelessness for over 750 young people.

They provide their residents not just with a home, but with a family and a therapeutic model of care that is individually tailored and proven to work. Through their Lighthouse experience, young people can heal; learn again to relate to others; and start to rebuild their lives.

There are ten Lighthouse homes in Melbourne with a Mothers and Baby Home in Heathmont.  Join us in supporting The Lighthouse Foundation for International Women’s Day 2016.

 

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2016 ANZAC Day Commemoration

The Ringwood Highland Pipe Band is honoured to again be participating in the annual ANZAC day commemoration on 25 April 2016.

Following last year’s success commemorating the Centenary of the Gallipoli landings on ANZAC Day, this year the RSL is commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, with the Vietnam Veterans leading the march.

Date: 25 April 2016 (Mon) Step Off: TBA
Band Arrival Time TBA Band Transport TBA
Venue 180 Filnders Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia
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 Website: www.rslvic.com.au

 

More details of the Ringwood Highland Pipe Band’s involvement will follow.

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2016 Ringwood RSL ANZAC Commemoration

Ringwood Clock Tower

The Ringwood Highland Pipe Band is honoured to again be performing during the annual Ringwood RSL ANZAC Commemoration ceremony on Sunday 17th April 2016.  As per previous years the band will form up at Target Square at 0930 to march to the Clock Tower where the commemoration ceremony will be held.  Please join us for this solemn ceremony.

Date: 17 April 2016 (Sun) Step Off: 09:30am
Band Arrival Time 09:00am Band Transport Own
Venue Cnr New St & Maroondah Hwy
Ringwood, Victoria 3134 Australia
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 Website: www.ringwoodrsl.com.au

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2016 Warrandyte Festival

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The Warrandyte Festival is an annual celebration of community, participation and friendship that is held on the banks of the Yarra in March.  The Festival is an opportunity for local people, families, schools, community groups and services to come together over a weekend of fun activities. The 2016 Festival will be held from 18 – 20 March 2016. The theme will be ‘Boogie in the Bush’.

A major part of th festival is the street parade held on Saturday morning where performers and members of the community travel along Yarra Street from central Warrandyte down to Stiggant’s Reserve. The Ringwood Highland Pipe Band is pleased to be a regular participant in the Warrandyte festival and we will again be participating in 2016.

Hope to see you there!

Date: 19 March 2016 Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Band Arrival Time 10:00am Band Transport Own
Venue 207 Yarra Street
Warrandyte, Victoria 3113 Australia
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 Website: www.warrandytefestival.org

 

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Extra Practice Session 22/11/15

An extra practice session for band members is scheduled for Sunday 22nd November from 10am to 2pm.  There is a rumour going around that some lunch may be provided too.

This extra practice session is mainly aimed at performers playing the at the Healesville St Andrews Dinner on 28th November and the focus will be on these tunes.  Having said this, all playing members are welcome to attend.

see you there.

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Maroondah Festival 2015

Everyone is invited to come down to the Maroondah festival on Sunday 8th November 2015. Band members will be at the festival throughout the day at our marquee so please come along and say hello.  If you are interested in learning to play the bagpipes or the drums come and talk with the team, we would love to have you join!

If you’d like to hear us perform, we will be performing for approximately 20 minutes from 12:50 pm on the Aurrum Stage.  Please come along and hear us play.

Hope to see you there!

 

 

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Victorian Contest dates 2015-2016 season

The VHPBA has announced the dates of the next season’s competitions.

DAYLESFORD HIGHLAND GATHERNG 5 Dec 2015
SCOTS DAY OUT BENDIGO 13 Feb 2016
BALLARAT HIGHLAND GATHERING 28 Feb 2016
GEELONG HIGHLAND GATHERING 20 Mar 2016
VICTORIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS – HAILEYBURY 6 Mar 2016 (TBC)
RINGWOOD HIGHLAND GAMES 3 Apr 2016

Click Here  to download a printable list.

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NA-ALBA Scottish Radio Program

Members and guests of the Ringwood Highland Pipe Band are reminded that the Scots of Victoria coordinating group host a weekly radio program on 3ZZZ.

A program for Scots and those of Scottish Heart

 Program Scottish Program
 Radio Station 3ZZZ    92.3FM
 When Mondays
 Time 11:00pm to 12:00 midnight
 What *News   *Music   *Interviews  *Travel
*Items of Interest   *Talk-Back   *What’s On
 Languages  English & Galic
 Talk-back Phone  (03) 9415 1923
 Web  www.3zzz.com.au

Enquiries regarding program content, membership subscriptions, technical support, and community events are asked to contact the convenor Bev Tait on (03) 9743-5383.

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Frankly Scottish 2015 afternoon Tea

Frankly-Scottish

The Frankston RSL Pipes and Drums are hosting an afternoon tea.  A touch of tradition, some nostalgia and a lot of music.

November 15 at 1:30 pm in the Simpson Room, Frankston RSL.

Entertainment by the Pipes and Drums.
Haggis Ceremony with a taste of Haggis, Neeps and Tattie
followed by small desserts, tea and coffee. Alcohol at bar prices.
Ticket Prices $28 per head

Bookings call Frankston RSL Reception (03) 9783-2288