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May we give a warm welcome to all our new members who have joined us in 2009 and hope you all enjoy the band as much as every one else.

Once again Kernow Pipes and Drums where asked to take part in an auspicious occasion by welcoming HMS Cornwall back from active service to her berth at Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth.

Here the band took time out to have a photo shoot whilst all the crew were being greeted by their family and friends. A very emotional time was had by all.

 

After the arrival of HMS Cornwall, the band was rewarded by the presentation of the ships plaque.

Here, Piper, David Cox prepares to show the officers and crew that the best pipe band in Cornwall are their to greet them home to their loved ones.

Also this year we had half the band attend the Airborne Forces 65th Anniversary of Operation Market Garden in Arnhem, Holland. During the weekend we played at Arnhem, crossing the John Frost Bridge ( A Bridge to Far ) in the Arnhem Vitesse F.C. Gelredrome Stadium in front of 20,000 people and also at Oosterbeek and Ginkel Heath.

During our stay, the massed bands had three Liason Officers from the Dutch Army seen here with Senior Drum Major George Ablass from the The Pipes and Drums of The Royal British Legion, Amsterdam Branch. They ensured everything went like clockwork.

The band joined 1st & 4th Batt Royal Regiment of Scotland, Pipe & Drums Royal Artillery, City of Rochester Pipe and Drums, Pipes and Drums of Glenmorriston, Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue and North Devon Pipes and Drums at the Airborne Forces 65th Anniversary of Operation Market Garden, held in Arnhem Holland. The massed bands are seen here at Ginkel Heath, whilst we were playing, overhead a total of 1000 parachutists were dropped throughout the morning.

IThe massed bands crossing the John Frost Bridge in Arnhem, leading down to the wreath laying ceremony.

Leaving the pitch of the Arnhem Vitesse Gelredrome Stadium. The band marched onto the pitch to a roar from the spectaters and formed a huge 65 representing the 65th anniversary.

This year also saw the band perform for the first time at a charity event held in Trewithin Gardens helping to raise funds for the Merlin Project. Here the band, led by Nigel Warmington, Stuart Nicholls and Rob Jenkins, wore several different tartans to add interest to the day.

 

Seen here at Lands End, the band did several performances for the the public, helping to raise funds for the Cornwall Air Ambulance.

Playing at her first outing with the band is our new piper Sam, flanked by Alex McColl and Tom Gower.



Not to be outdone by the pipers, the drum team on display at the Polperro Festival, consisted of, and left to right, Chenda Newton, Phil Freil, Teresa Cake, Paul Wilkinson, Vaughan Pickhaver, Kevin Morrow, Andy Morrow, Geoff Mitchell and Tom Wheeler

Question : Why are they all looking so happy?

Answer : Because they are playing with a great bunch of pipers!

 

As well as our usual engagements the band are only to happy to perform at weddings, here are some pipers and lovely bridsmaids at Alison and Christians wedding. Alison is the daughter of our member, Tom Wheeler. We tried to sign the girls up to become pipers but could not pursuade them.

AND FINALLY>>>>>>

Kernow pipers will play anywhere within reason. The surfers and holiday makers enjoyed this performance at Fistral Beach, Newquay.