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Change of Venue and Meeting date

The Society will now meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Farriers Arms Shilbottle, Alnwick

Since its inception as an independent Piping Society in 1977, Alnwick Pipers’ Society has always held their monthly meetings in one of the many ‘hostelries’ within the town.
Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond the control of the Society this practice will now come to an end as the Society prepares to meet for the first time in the Farriers Arms, Shilbottle, Alnwick
The Society has become the victim of the increase in popularity of Alnwick as a place to visit, (it appears that the best-kept secret of Northumberland’s beauty has now escaped and people are more aware of our existence.)

Like any business, the hostelries through out the town, which have in the past afforded the society their hospitality have to cater for the increase in tourism and as such we have now had to relocate for our monthly meeting.

The Society would like to thank publicly all those licensees who have supported the society in the past and wish them all well for the future.

Not only has the venue changed but also the meeting night. The Society will now meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month commencing at 7.30pm on 27th August 2008.

For anyone unfamiliar with the location of Shilbottle it is (when travelling from the North) approximately 2 mile south of Alnwick to the left of the A1 Road. To those approaching from the South, after travelling the length of the Felton by pass follow the A1 road as it climbs towards Alnwick, Shilbottle is adequately sign posted off to the right.
All will be assured of a warm welcome.
(Date of entry 22nd July 2008)

News

September 22nd 2007

The Concert Band had the honour of playing for the Official Opening of the Alnwick Gardens 5 year ago and have been asked to  be part of the entertainment being provided by the Alnwick Gardens during the Official Opening Ceremony of Stage 2 of the Gardens by HRH Prince Charles.   Music will be played throughout the afternoon near the area of the Pavilion. 

November 10th 2007

Once again the Concert Band played  an integral part of the Nothumbrian Gathering Evening Concert.  Part of the programme for the evening was the bands rendition of the tune composed by Mr Robin Dunn,  Farewell to Joe    This slow aire, which was written to mark the passing of Joe Hutton, was one of the highlights of the evening played with sincerity and feeling and was much commented upon by the audienceFeb

February 16th 2008

A fund raising concert was held in Wooler in aid of Illdetron Village Church on the 16th February featuring the Alnwick Pipers Society Concert band.  The concert raised over £600 towards the Church restoration fund.

June 15th 2008 & August 17th 2008

There will be 2 fund raising Northumbrian Musical evenings held at the Farrier's Arms Hotel, Shilbottle, Alnwick on behalf of the Alnwick Northumbrian Gathering.  It is hoped to bring you two evenings of  traditional Northumbrian entertainment of the highest order.  

Featured on 15th June will be Robert Whitehead (accordionist) Bob Bolam (Poet/comedian) Pipers Share (traditional Northumbrian band) Malcolm Bennett and friends (music and song) Members of the Alnwick Pipers Society., The Goosehill Girls ( this is a group of 'very young lady accordionists' from the Goosehill School under the tuition of Robert Whitehead, Peter Athey (Northumbrian poet) and Robin Dunn and Sue Morgan

Featured on the 17th August  Bob Bolam and Ernie Coe (humour and poetry) Malcolm Bennett and friends (music and song), Pipers Share (traditional music) Gema Telfer and Joseph Oliver (traditional music) Lynn Tucker (accordionist) Brian Denton (music and song) members of the Alnwick Pipers Society, and Robin Dunn and Sue Morgan

Two nights of top class entertainment.  (Pay at the Door)

August 27th 2008

The Glendale Show will take place on the above date in Wooler.  Members of the Society will provide part of what will be a very  entertaining day.   Pipers will be found playing in St Mary's Church Wooler (in the centre of the town) between 1.20pm and 2pm and later informally in the Cheviot Centre which is located near the town Bus Station.  A note of caution for anyone wishing to attend the Show, the town centre will be closed to all traffic

Diary

A revue of the Bands function within the Society is at present underway particularly with regard to representation of the Society and rehearsals.   When the new policy is decided upon the web site will be updated accordingly  (28/2/2008)

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