About
Us
Hi and welcome to the
bands web site.......
 The
bands Musical Director is Dave Maitland, seen here on the left.
The tartan being worn is the Cornish Hunting.
We are based in our capital
City of Truro and are very gratefull to Captain Manley of D
Company, 6th Rifles, Territorial Army Barracks, Truro, in allowing
us to practice each Thursday evening from 1900hrs to 2130hrs.
Details of the practice venue can be obtained from the CONTACTS
page.
We currently have members
of both sexes and a youth contingent. The band is made up of
24 members, 12 Pipers, 5 Side Drummers, 4 Tennor Drummers, Kevin
on the Bass Drum and currently have 2 members learning.
We understand that we
will rarely get a 100% turnout due to the work nature of our
members, but, can always turn out a decent band.
Unlike other bands, we
have had no outside funding to provide uniform and equipement,
relying on the fantastic commitment of our members who have
purchased all of their own uniform. Not an easy task in this
period of financial instability.
We have adopted the Green
Cornish Hunting tartan for our band uniform. The majority of
our band members have already purchased the new kilt and plaids
to promote the band and represent the County.
We hope that somebody
out there in our lovely county, may help to sponsor us kit out
the rest of the band, so that we are all uniform.
The band, has in its short
time, evolved strong links with the Royal British Legions here
in Cornwall, performing at several parades, marches and stage
shows. We have also helped many village fetes and carnivals
and provided for Weddings and Funerals. Out
of the piping season we have actively supported many charity
events in the county raising money for their own causes. In
particular, Marie Curie Cancer Care.
We are a happy bunch and
do not have rank or file, we believe the band is built from
everyone`s efforts and each individual is treated with the same
respect as every one else.
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