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INNERLEITHEN PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010.

Saturday 19th June saw the spectacular 9th Innerleithen Pipe Band Championships take place in what could be called weather wise as a “Dry One” for a change.

Bands competed in various grades of competition to win some of the best prize money available in Scotland. Chieftain for the day was Mr Ronald Laidlaw who had an excellent day listening to the bands from outside the circles instead of actually playing himself within the competing circle! Mr Bruce Hamilton, President of the Society said it was a great day and just a shame the a few bands had to pull out at the last minute but also good that other bands had made late entries so overall numbers remained about the same, he went onto to say he was disappointed that the Drum Majors Event had to be cancelled this year due to lack of entries at the time of the draw back in May and hope that Drum Majors would in future, ensure they entered the competition prior to the draw as this is when a decision has to be made as to wither it goes ahead or not.

Mr Hamilton went on to say that the Society is moving into its 10th year and would like to see more volunteers from the town and outwith area’s to consider coming onto the committee, he went onto say that it has been a hard year financially for the Society and they are aware the present financial climate has affected some of our sponsors and we do hope that they will consider coming back to us when they can, it take approximately £8000 to stage this event every year and it would not be possible without the support of the local businesses who sponsor the event and individuals to take out membership as this helps the society considerably and if anyone would like to become a member or make a donation please contact our Treasurer Jennifer Johnston.

Preparations for the 10th Anniversary are already underway, it is hoped that the Society will be able to get all the Past Chieftains to march along Innerleithen High Street prior to the opening ceremony which will be a nice spectacle for the public to see.  This years results are as follows:

Grade Novice Juvenile
1st George Watson’s College
2nd George Watson’s College Juniors

Grade 4
1st Hawick
2nd West Linton & District
3rd Stockbridge
4th Newtongrange

Grade 4 MSR
1st Bo’ness

Grade 3
1st George Watson’s College
2nd Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia
3rd Stcokbridge
4th Seafield and District

Grade 2
1st Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia
2nd George Watson’s College
3rd Strathclyde Fire and Rescue
4th Stockbridge