Cornwall Caledonian Diary

Forthcoming events and report

Saturday 12th April.
Lanner Church Hall 2-00pm
Band Jumble Sale followed in the evening by a quiz and Stew night all proceeds to purchase of band equipement.

The evening went very well, usual cheating took place during the quiz, catering for the delicious Stew pot was carried out by Geoff and Ann Mitchell. The evening ended with Ian singing and playing his guitar

Saturday 26th April.
Trevithick Day. Camborne
A Carnival Day to commemorate the Cornish inventor of the first steam engine.

The day started off quite wet but soon dried up and went off very well. The Conservative Club of Camborne made us most welcome, letting us use their facilities to change, tune up and store our equipement. The band played at various locations along the High St. prior to the main parade. After being interviewed LIVE by our famous Pirate FM radio station we finished the day by marching right down the High St accompanied by much applause from the general public. Finishing with some well earned refreshments in the Conservative Club

Monday 26th May
Mabe Shin Dig
Annual Agricultural Show with displays and fairground.

The band, led by Pipe Major for the day Alan MacKenzie, standing in for the bands Pipe Major Dave King, performed at seperate times during the day for the public and at the same time, avoided standing and marching in the numerous cow pats that where all over the place. We also had our Tombola Stall in use and succesfully operated as usual, by our band ladies section Sheila, Sue, Pam and Issy. Thanks to their tireless effort they helped in raising valuable funds for the band.

Sunday 8th June
Totnes Coach Outing
Our coach and boat trip to Dartmouth and then playing in the Civic Gardens at Totnes sadly, had to be cancelled due to work commitments and illnesses.

The Band, once again led by Alan MacKenzie led a very very wet parade comprising of Mayors and Mayoresses, members of the Army, Navy, Air cadets and Royal British Legion Standard bearers, marched through Redruth to the annual Church service then onto the Redruth Royal British Legion for refreshments.

This was an an occasion the towns folk and tourists of Looe thought they had been transported to the Highlands of Scotland and an occasion the people who approached us said was `a memorable sight to remember`. The march by some 30 pipers and drummers, dressed in various tartans and wearing both No1 and No2 dress, proceeded over Looe Bridge and into the town. The band commenced static displays in the main car park and at the Rose Garden before breaking for a well earned lunch. We formed up again and whilst playing to Green Hills, Battle Oer and Scotland the Brave , Mareis Wedding, marched to other areas of the town to commence displays at various points throughout the town.

This Garden Fete engagement is becoming an annual event for the band, due to the fantastic time all band members, family and residents experienced last year. The Rest Home kindly offered us the use of their pool facilities and the Garden Fete will hold various stalls within the grounds, the band will play throughout the afternoon.

From 1300hrs the band will meet and play on the West Pier in St Ives. More details can be obtained from Geoff Mitchel our Engagements Officer.

The band will commence to open the festival at 1100hrs, as usual this event will attract numerous crowds, we will play at various times on the day, thats if we can stop the band members from eating their way throughout the day.More details can be obtained from Geoff Mitchel our Engagements Officer.

The band will meet at the Prince of Wales Pier, Falmouth and take the short boat trip across the bay to Flushing.The band will comence play at the Flushing Bowling Club. More details can be obtained from Geoff Mitchel our Engagements Officer.

The band will open the car rally at Hayle R.F.C. ground at 1100hrs. The rally proves to be an interesting event with various vehicles which will prove of interest.

The band will leave the car rally at Hayle around 1300hrs then proceed to the Victoria Inn at Four Lanes to assist in the annual days entertainment, and what better place to play on a nice hot day! we will be playing at the pub through out the day from approx 1415hrs whilst the village entertainment program is underway. This is a well supported day by villagers and tourists.

This is an evening venue for the band, static playing at approx 6-30pm in the carnival field. Refreshments and stalls galore with various other entertainment taking place.

The band will perform for this occasion and will take part in a small march within Falmouth for this memorable Parade.

LAST YEARS EVENTS

Wednesday 24th April
St Johns Hall, Penzance.
Charity concert was held on stage in front of an impressive audience.

Saturday 27th April.
Trevithick Day. Camborne
A Carnival Day to commemorate the Cornish inventor of the first steam engine.

Sunday 5th May
Totnes Civic Day
Coach and Boat trip to Dartmouth and then playing in the Civic Gardens at Totnes .

Monday 3rd June
Mabe Shin Dig
Annual Agricultural Show where we played in the main arena.

Sunday 23rd June
Redruth Mayors Civic Parade
The band led the parade consisting of Civic Dignitries, Standard bearers and representitives of the Army, Navy and Air force marching through Redruth to a church service then onto the civic reception.

Saturday 13th July
Tremethick Residential Home.Redruth
An annual garden fete and barbeque was held where the band entertained.

Sunday 24th August
Truro Carnival, Truro
The anniversary of Truro`s 125th Anniversay of becoming City status.

Sunday 25th August
Multi Cultural Event, Falmouth
An occasion where different cultures performed for the public. During an interlude the band then went and played at a local residental home for the elderley.

Sunday 1st September
Jaguar Car Rally. Gerrans, Roseland Peninsula
An annual Charity event in aid of the Cornwall Air Ambulance

Sunday 1st September
St Elwyns Church, Hayle Nr Penzance
A Charity Concert in aid of the church fund raising.

Sunday 8th September
Military Day, Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith.
The band played for the Airborne Forces Charity followed by a service on the beach and laying of a wreath by a helicopter from RNAS Culdrose..

St Elwyns Church,Hayle, Nr Penzance

10th, 17th, 23rd December, Falmouth Town Center

All of the above is for fundraising and entertainment for the public doing their Christmas shopping.