Wellington Pipers Club October 09 Newsletter

Wellington PIpers Club

City of Wellington Cup and Recital by PM Iain Robertson, Sunday October 18th at 4.00pm Paraparaumu Pipe Band Hall Weka Road Raumati.

The club is once again delighted to hosted by the Paraparaumu Pipe Band and will be holding its annual City of Wellington Cup competition on Sunday October 18th 2009 at the Bands hall at Weka Rd Paraparaumu commencing at 4.00pm.

The City of Wellington Cup was donated by PM Alan Guild who stipulated that the competition is open to any member of a Pipe Band in the Wellington Centre who is not an A Grade or Open player. The competition requires each competitor to play a slow march and march in the one performance. There is no entry fee for the competition but those wishing to compete must contact the secretary Ross Hanning at rjhanning@xtra.co.nz to enter.

Following the City of Wellington Cup competition a light dinner will be served and we are delighted to announce that Iain Robertson, PM of the New Zealand Police Pipe band and one of the country’s leading soloists will then give a recital. Iain will also judge the City of Wellington Cup.
Entry Fees for the event will be $15 for adults and $10 for school children inclusive of your dinner and the recital. For catering purposes I would appreciate it if people could let me know by e mail if they are going to attend the event.

Brown Cup and Everest Piobaireachd Competition and Club AGM: Saturday June 13th 2009
These events attracted a top entry of the country’s leading players and a great day was had at the Royal New Zealand Police College. The winner of both events was Stuart Easton of Palmerston North. Our thanks to judges John Hanning, Fin Macgee and Craig Fraser.
At the Clubs AGM held at the Brown Cup, the following were elected:

• Patron Wally Gordon

• President Craig Fraser

• Vice President Iain Robertson

• Secretary Ross Hanning

• Treasurer Fin Macgee

• Committee David Welsh,Cheryl Austin,Marion Horsbrough

On Saturday June 27th 2009 the Clubs Levin Competition for Junior Players was held as usual with the able assistance of Rob McNabb and his team from Levin. Many thanks to Ross Wilson for assisting with the judging and Craig Fraser and Marion Horsburgh for assisting with the stewarding.

Saturday 26 September 2009 at Scots College- For a number of reasons we did not manage to hold this event. We are now looking at the piping calendar for a suitable date to hold this event and further details will follow once this is finalised.

Overseas Piping Success
The club is delighted to record the recent success in Scotland of club member Marion Horsburgh in winning the Gold Medal at Braemar and her third placing in one of world’s premier solo piping events; the Gold Medal at Oban. Well done Marion!
Bob Irvine
It is with deepest regret that we record the recent passing of Bob Irvine. Bob was a dedicated supporter of all things piping and his presence at our events will be greatly missed. The Club extends its deepest sympathies to Bob’s family.
Subscriptions
A reminder that the club activities and its support for piping in Wellington depends on club member subscriptions. If you have not paid your subscription please do so to the Treasurer Finn Macgee $20. Your subscription can be posted to the Secretary Wellington Pipers Club P O Box 29-086, Wellington. The club is now a registered charity and any donations to the club qualify for a tax rebate and will be greatly appreciated.
E Mail Address
If you have an e mail address, and would like to receive the club newsletter electronically can you please advise Ross Hanning at rjhanning @xtra.co.nz

Easton Wins Everest Piobaireachd

As part of the Brown Cup competition, which he also won, Stuart Easton won the Bob Everest Memorial Piobaireachd playing the Gathering of Clan Chattan in Wellington on Saturday. Linsay May was second playing Lament for the Viscount of Dundee, Iain Roberson was third playing Lament for Donalds Tutor and Marion Horsburgh was fourth playing the Earl of Seaforths Salute.

Click here to see PBNews for the detailed results.

13 June 09: Brown Cup & Wgtn Piper’s Club AGM

Wellington Piper's Club Logo

The AGM of the Wellington Piper’s Club is to be held immediately following the conclusion of the Brown Cup at the Royal New Zealand Police College (approximately 4.00pm) on Saturday June 13th 2009.

Timing for the Brown Cup is yet to be finalised as this will be determined by final entries, however, it is likely to commence at 9.30am.  The events will be held at the theatre attached to the swimming pool complex.  Would all competitors and spectators please report to reception upon arrival at the Police College and sign in and receive a visitors badge and directions to the Theatre.

The Police College has its cafeteria open for refreshments throughout the day and the bar will be open following the conclusion of the event.

Click here to download the entry form.

Wellington Pipers’ Club Levin Solos: 27 June

The Wellington Pipers’ Club Levin Solo Piping competitions for emerging Pipers is on again. 10am, Saturday the 27th of June at Levin North School, Weraroa Road, Levin. It’s a fantastic contest, judged this year by Ross Wilson and Ross Hanning.

Click here for the PDF of the entry form and entry details.

Wgtn Pipers Club Brown Cup: 13 June, Police College, Porirua

The Brown Cup (Open Light Music) and the Everest Memorial Open Piobaireachd will be held on Saturday, June 13 2009 at the Royal New Zealand Police College, Papakowhai, Porirua. The Judging panel for both events will be senior club members and two of New Zealand’s most eminent judges: Mr John Hanning and Iain Hines of Wellington.

For the first time in the Clubs history, they will be offering prize money for both events as follows:

1st $150,  2nd $100, 3rd $75 & 4th $ 50. The fourth prize will be awarded only if there are at least 8 competitors.

The Everest Memorial and Brown Cup competition has an entry fee of $8 and is open to all financial club members. Anyone interested in competing who is not already a financial member of the Club can join the club for $15.  The Everest Memorial Piobaireachd competition commemorates Past President Bob Everest.  Competitors will be required to submit three tunes of their own choice one of which will be selected by the judges to play.  This competition will commence at 10.30am. (Times may change depending on entries)

The Brown Cup competition The Brown Cup was donated by former Club Patron WG Brown and requires competitors to play a march, strathspey and reel, jig and hornpipe and a slow air of their own choice with a maximum of two tuning breaks.  The Strathspey and Reel will be judged as a separate event within the Brown Cup and the winner will receive the Neil and Alan McPhee Memorial Tray and a bottle of Glenfiddich Single malt.

This competition will commence at 1.30pm. (Times may change depending on entries).  Please send entires to The Competition Organiser, Wellington Pipers Club, PO Box 29086, Wellington.

Brown Cup and Everest Piobaireachd Competition: 13 June 09

Reminder that this scheduled for Saturday June 13, 2009 at the Royal  New Zealand Police  College and for the first time will include Prize money with which we hope to attract some of the countries leading players. Please put this in your diaries now.

Prelude to Hastings Gathering: Sat. 5 April 09. Hansen Street

A reminder that the Wellington Piper’s Club will be holding a “Prelude to Hastings” gathering at the City of Wellington Pipe Band Hall in Hanson Street Newtown on Sunday April 5th. Commencing at 3.00pm, competitors intending to compete at the Hastings Highland Games, will have a chance to play their tunes. Following the conclusion of the gathering members are invited to gather for further fellowship and a refreshing ale at Molly Malone’s and a curry at the Little India curry house. Would those intending to play on Sunday afternoon please contact Ross Hanning prior to the gathering so that the programme can be organised.

Recital – Stuart Easton – Sat October 11 – 7.45pm, Scots Hall, Weka Rd, Paraparaumu

The Wellington Pipers Club is delighted to announce that immediately following on from its Special General Meeting on Saturday October 11th 2008, to be held at the Paraparaumu Pipe Band hall, the current New Zealand solo piping champion and holder of the Clubs premier trophy; the Brown Cup; Stuart Easton will give a recital.  Stuart has been one of New Zealand’s leading soloists for many years, is a member of the Champion Manawatu Scottish Society Pipe Band. Accordingly you can be assured of a night of world class piping. Anyone requiring further details can contact the Club Secretary, Ross Hanning at rjhanning@xtra.co.nz.  Entry fee $10 waged $5 non-waged

Easton Wins Brown Cup & Everest Memorial. Douglas Frase Wins COW Cup

Iain Hines, Douglas Fraser, Stuart Easton & John Hanning pictured.

clipped from www.pbforum.co.nz

Wellington Pipers Club Brown Cup 14 June 08

The Wellington Pipers Club Presents the annual club competitions Saturday June 14 08.

The Brown Cup (Open Light Music).
The Everest Memorial Open Piobaireachd.
The City Of Wellington Cup. (B Grade and below excl former winners).

To be held at the Royal New Zealand Police College, Papakowhai, Porirua.

The Wellington Pipers Club has decided to continue to develop the winter solo piping season by scheduling its annual competitions for members immediately following on from the Claymore Invitational in Palmerston North and the Queens Birthday weekend competitions in Dunedin by holding its annual Everest Memorial Piobaireachd and Brown Cup and City of Wellington Cup Competitions on Saturday June 14 2008.

The Everest memorial and Brown Cup competition has no entry fee and is open to all financial club members. Anyone interested in competing who is not already a financial member of the Club can join the club for $15.

The City of Wellington Cup has no entry fee and competitors are not required to be members of the club.

The City of Wellington Cup is open to all competitors B-Grade and below (excluding former winners.) Competitors play a Slow Air and 2/4 March of their own choice and will be judged by Mr Ross Hanning. This competition will commence at approx 9.30am. (Times may change depending on entries)

The Everest Memorial Piobaireachd competition commemorates Past President Bob Everest. Competitors will be required to submit three tunes of their own choice one of which will be selected by the judges to play. This competition will commence at 11.00am. (Times may change depending on entries)

The Brown Cup competition The Brown Cup was donated by former Club Patron WG Brown and requires competitors to play a march, strathspey and reel, jig and hornpipe and a slow air of their own choice with a maximum of two tuning breaks. This competition will commence at 2.00pm. (Times may change depending on entries)

The judges for both Open events will be two of New Zealand’s leading judges, both of whom are former multiple winners of the Brown Cup; Mr Iain Hines and Mr John Hanning.

Anyone interested in competing please contact the Competition Organiser: Ross Hanning at rjhanning@xtra.co.nz or 04 4795-605 (accommodation can be arranged for competitors).