| Batavia Coast Pipe Band Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Batavia Coast Pipe Band was formed in 2002 and incorporated in 2003. Since then we have equipped all the members and bought equipment using generous grants from LotteryWest, GPR Electrical and fundraising Acknowledgement must also go to members of WAPOL especially Craig Bailey who has generously given of his time each year to come up to Geraldton-Greenough and run workshops, play with the band at special events and is always available for advice and support. |
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| Thanks, Craig | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| We are based in Geraldton-Greenough which is 425K's north of Perth, Western Australia The beautiful HMAS Sydney memorial makes an excellent skyline for the city and it is always a pleasure to play here |
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| The band tartan is The Flower of Scotland which was created as a tribute to the late Roy Williamson, writer of the words and music of Scotland's national song "Flower of Scotland" | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Some of the functions we have played at are: Sunshine Festival Parade October 2007 Airing of the Quilts, Northampton Oct 2005, 2006 and 2007 Relay for life - Lone piper at candle lighting service three times. Last year we played on the Sunday and this year on the Saturday. We will be playing at the Nazareth House Fete again this year on the 4th November |
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| Preparing to play at the Airing of the Quilts in Northampton Oct 2006 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| We meet each Tuesday from 6.30-8pm at The Residency, Marine Terrace, Geraldton-Greenough Players passing through are welcome to join us while they are in town New members always welcome. |
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