12 September 2010 Solo Piping Competitions

Rosie Heaney — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:25:57 +0000

Sunday Solo Piping Competitions to be held at

St Andrews College (Arts Block), Papanui Road, Christchurch

SUNDAY 12^th SEPTEMBER 2010 at 9.30 am.

JUDGES:V Wheeler (P), Iain Robertson, David Burrows.

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11 September 2010 Piping Recital

Rosie Heaney — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:18:20 +0000

The Highland Piping Society of Canterbury Inc

Presents a

Piping Recital Evening

Richard Hawke, Pipe Major, Canterbury Caledonian Socy Pipe Band

Iain Robertson, Pipe Major, New Zealand Police Pipe Band

Supported by:

Pipers from both St Andrews College and the Canterbury Caledonian Pipe Bands who are currently in Scotland to compete at the World Pipe Band Championships, Glasgow Green on 14 August 2010

When: Saturday, 11 September 2010, 7.30pm

Where: St Andrews College Senior Common Room,

Normans Road, Christchurch

Entry: $10

Future Events:

12 September 2010 Solo Piping Competitions, Arts Block, St Andrews College

22 October 2010 Jubilee Celebration Dinner and Book Launch. Cost $25 for a three course meal to be held at Robbies Restaurant, Elmwood. With a large number of pre bookings already received, it is essential that you book and pay for your dinner in advance.

23-24 October 2010 Silver Chanter Solo Piping Championships, St Andrews College

For dinner bookings and further information, please contact:

Competition Secretary – Mrs N Keller, 11 Toorak Avenue, Christchurch 8042

Phone (03) 342 9364 Email: noelene.keller@xtra.co.nz

The Highland Piping Society of Canterbury Jubilee History 1960-2010

Rosie Heaney — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 06:08:20 +0000

Alex Thomson and Gordon Ogilvie have produced a book to celebrate 50 years of the Highland Piping Society of Canterbury. Highlights include:

scottish culture in “English” Canterbury
the growth of piping and pipe bands in Canterbury
promoting the piobaireachd heritage
102 piper biographies
142 illustrations
an impressive coverage of international piping personalities
5 appendixes of society personnel, guest pipers, prize winners

Please select the following link for further information:

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Please note that if you would like to collect your book at Labour Weekend, there will be no need to pay for postage.

2010 Silver Chanter Solo Piping Championships

Rosie Heaney — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:16:57 +0000

The 2010 Silver Chanter Solo Piping Championships will be held 23 and 24 October 2010. The judges for the weekend are: Brian Switalla, Stuart Finlayson, Bain McGregor and Alan McKenzie. The weekend will commence with a dinner on Friday night, 22 October 2010 for the 50 year Birthday Celebration of the Highland Piping Socity of Canterbury. A book written by Gordon Ogilvie and Alex Thomson will be launched at the dinner together with piping entertainment.

Please follow the links below for the schedule and entry form.

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Sunday Competitions - 27 June 2010

Rosie Heaney — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:58:52 +0000

Title: Sunday Competitions - 27 June 2010
Location: St Andrews College, Arts Block

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The Pipe Idol Winner for 2010 is Nicola Sharp!

Rosie Heaney — Mon, 24 May 2010 21:21:22 +0000

Richard Cox, Simon Fraser, Callum Gilchrist, Harry Hawke and Nicola Sharp performed a March/Strathspey & Reel followed by a medley of their own choice. The entertainment included original compositions, piobaireachd, an outstanding 6/8 march, plus a wide variety of airs, strathspeys, reels, hornpipes and jigs. Every competitior gave a creditable performance and the final result was determined by the audience who voted for the fast fingers and sparkling bag cover of Nicola Sharp, who has recently arrived from Australia and attends St Andrews College.

Competition Results 23 May 2010

Rosie Heaney — Mon, 24 May 2010 10:24:35 +0000

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AGM 22 May 2010 at 7 pm

Rosie Heaney — Wed, 12 May 2010 05:06:23 +0000

The Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held at St Andrews College on Saturday, 22 May 2010 at 7pm.

The Agenda will be as follows:

Notice of Motion for changes to Society Rules
Confirm minutes of previous AGM
Presentation of Annual Report
Presentation of Balance Sheet
Election of Officers and Committee
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2010 Pipe Idol Downunder - 22 May 2010

Rosie Heaney — Wed, 05 May 2010 02:00:43 +0000

The Highland Piping Society of Canterbury Inc

Presents

Pipe Idol Downunder 2010

YOU (The crowd) will decide the winner from the exciting young talent who will perform a March/Strathspey & Reel plus a Medley of their own choice:

Richard Cox

Simon Fraser

Callum Gilchrist

Harry Hawke

Nicola Sharp

When: Saturday, 22 May 2010, 7.30pm

Where: St Andrews College Senior Common Room

Entry: $10

This entertaining event will follow the Society’s AGM, commencing at 7pm

Sunday Competitions 23 May 2010

Rosie Heaney — Wed, 05 May 2010 00:48:55 +0000

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