Events diary
Below is a list of forthcoming engagements for the band in 2024. Event dates will be published as they are confirmed. You can also follow us on Facebook to be updated on events.
Should you wish to hire the full band, a mini-band, or an individual piper or drummer, please use the “Contact Us” link in the Main Menu.
* Those events marked with an asterisk are not yet confirmed.
Sat 28 Sept – Charity Collection, Broad Street, Reading
Location – Broad Street, Reading
Parking – Use town car parks
Time – Approximately 11-12 and 1-2
Cost – Free
Details
The band aims to play at about 11pm outside the Oracle entrance on Broad Street, then move to the other end of Broad Street for a second set. After a break for lunch, we will aim to do the same two spots in reverse. NB the location of these spots may be dictated by other things outside of the band’s control, such as street stalls and other events and entertainment on the day, but you should be able to hear us playing and find us.
Sat 26 Oct – Littlehampton Bonfire Parade
Location – Littlehampton
Parking – Use town car parks
Time – 19:30
Cost – Free
Details
The band will play from Fitzalan Road, towards town and then down to the seafront for the fireworks.
Sat 2 Nov – Farnham Fireworks
Location – Farnham Town Centre
Parking – Use town car parks
Time – 18:15
Cost – Parade – Free, Fireworks – see website
Details
The band will lead the parade from the Town Centre, up the hill to Farnham Rec for the fireworks. Entrance to the fireworks required advanced ticket purchase, which will be available from last September/early October. (https://farnhamroundtable.org.uk/events/fireworktickets/)
Sun 10 Nov – Remembrance Sunday Parade
Location – Bracknell Town Centre
Time – 11-1
Cost – free
Details
The band will lead the parade to the cenotaph for the memorial, then from the cenotaph to the church for the service, and then back to the cenotaph after the service.
Sun 24 Nov – St Andrews Day
Location – St Andrews URC Church, Eldon Road, Reading
Time – ~10am
Cost – free
Details
A mini-band will play before and after the Church service
Sun 24 Nov – Wokingham Winter Carnival
Location – Wokingham Town Centre
Time – TBC
Cost – free
Details
The band will play between at Elms Field at (TBC) and in Peach Place at (TBC)
Wed 4 Dec – Beaconsfield Festival of Lights
Location – Beaconsfield Town Centre
Time – 7-9pm
Cost – free
Details
The band will lead the carnival parade and then play spots from the station up the main street
Fri 6 Dec – Hungerford Extravaganza
Location – Hungerford Town Centre
Time – 7-9pm
Cost – free
Details
The band will lead the carnival parade and then play spots back down the main street towards the station
Please note that the band is not responsible for any last minute changes or cancellations due to circumstances out of our control. Should you wish to confirm that we will be attending any events listed, please contact us via the website and we will be very happy to assist