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Forthcoming Events for 2008

2008 has been very busy for Kernow Pipes and Drums, our engagements have been very enjoyable for us all.

Fortunately, one year on, event organisors have been more than happy with the band and this confidence in us has resulted in them booking us again for next years events.

Therefore our diary page will be updated on a weekly basis as engagements come in.

Should you require any information, services or bookings, then please make advance enquiries to our Secretary Geoff Mitchell ( see contacts page ) to avoid dissapointment.

If Kernow Pipes and Drums are unavailable we may still be able to contact alternative Pipers and Drummers down here in Cornwall and Devon to help you.

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This Years Events.

Penmere Manor Hotel, Falmouth January 2008

A charity dinner on behalf of Cornwall Hospice Care.

St Mawes Garden Party, Army Benevolant Fund April 2008

A garden party held by Officers of the 4th Battalion the Rifles in aid of the Army Benevolant Fund.

Plymouth Guildhall Lions Club Anniversary May 2008

A charity event celebrating the Lions anniversary. Event cancelled .

Polperro Festival, June 2008

A very hot, fun filled day of music and events.

Mevagissey Carnival July 2008

Music festival with parades through the harbour town.

Royal Visit by HRH the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall July 2008

The band had the very special privilege of being invited to play for HRH Duke and Duchess of Cornwall whilst at the St Mawes ferry naming ceremony.

Perranporth Veterans Parade July 2008

Memorial Parade through the town with music from HMS Seahawk band and ourselves.

Wedding in Newquay July 2008

Band members played at the Church,afternoon reception and again in the evening.

Royal British Legion Rally, Liskeard August 2008

The annual Rally for the Royal British Legion. Music provided by ourselves and the Salamanca Band.

Falmouth Mayoral Civic Parade, August 2008

The Town Mayors Parade and presentation of new standards to the Royal British Legion. The band would like to thank the Mayor and Royal British Legion for inviting us in to the wonderfull reception.

Grampound Carnival 6th September 2008

The annual Carnival through the village.

Dehwelans Parade, Looe 7th September 2008

Looe`s cultural event for Cornwall with band playing on seafront.

Remembrance Parades. 8th & 9th November 2008

The band and individual pipers have had a very busy Remembrance weekend helping the Royal British Legion at Penzance, Bodmin and Falmouth. The band would like to thank the Royal British Legion and Falmouth Town Mayor, Mr Mike Varney for inviting the band to a wonderfull buffet reception after the Parade.

Forthcoming Events :

Heartswell Lodge, Derriford, Plymouth 29th November 2008

Heartswell Lodge is situated alongside Plymouths Derriford Hospital. The Lodge provides lovely accomodation to those unfortunate people who have close family members in hospital at Derriford and who would have to travel a long way to be near them. This is the Lodges Open Day, so they need maximum support. You never know, we may need them ourselves, oneday!

Trago Mills, Glynn Valley 21st December 2008

The band have been invited to perform for the Christmas shoppers visiting the store and grounds.

Camborne 6th December 2008

The annual Parade of Camborne schoolchildren from Roskear School down to the town center.

Trago Mills, Glynn Valley 21st December 2008

The band have been invited to perform for the Christmas shoppers visiting the store and grounds.

NT Trelissick Gardens Nr Truro. 1930hrs 13th December 2008

The annual Band Black Tie Christmas Dinner is being held in the wonderfull Barn Restaurant at Trelissick Gardens. This is a fantastic venue held in the National Trust grounds. There will be a choice of menu to choose from.

Entertainment in the evening will be provided by the folk group "The Keltz" and our own pipers and drummers will also provide a few tunes later on.

Should invited guests wish to take part in our evenings dinner and entertainment, please contact our Secretary or email don@kernowpipeband.com. Tickets are £20 and going fast. The full menu is shown below.

Warm Spiced apple Juice or Mulled Wine on arrival.

STARTERS

Wild Mushroom and Sherry soup with Rustic bread.

Smoked Trout Omellate Roll served with Sweet and Sour Beetroot salad.

Smooth free range Chicken liver parfait with Apple & Pear Chutney

MAIN COURSES

Roast Turkey with Lemon and Madeira Gravy, Bacon and Sausage roll, Sage Thyme and Onion stuffing.

Baked Sugar Glazed Gammon with Apricot and Orange sauce.

Hazelnut and Mushroom parcel served with a rich Port sauce.

DESERTS

Christmas Pudding with Brandy sauce.

Lemon and Passion Fruit Tart with Raspberry Coulis.

iChocolate Mouse with Blood Orange Sorbet.

Cornish cheese with Celery, Apple and Honey Walnut Bread.

Coffee and Mini Mince Pies.