http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/8217519/Bands-left-out-of-funding-round

Although $3000 doesn’t sound like a lot of money, and our running costs far exceed this, for an organisation like ours, this is a huge help in the cost of keeping the band going. Manawatu Scottish makes a huge difference to the Palmerston North community, in terms of, but not limited to public performances, teaching young people, having one of the top ten ranked Pipe Bands in the world, competing and performing live around the world, promoting the area live on BBC, and an annual contest in December run without local funding that brings in a lot of money to the community.

Unfortunately the reality is that if these sorts of things are to continue into the future, the local community needs to embrace and support local initiatives.

How can you help? Feel free to let your local Palmerston North councillor’s and community know! A handy link to their facebook page can be found here (https://www.facebook.com/PNCity?ref=stream), write to the editor of the local newspaper, or just get the word out there! And of course donations of any size are always welcome, and greatly appreciated, either by contacting us, or via our secure online Donation facility!

The No2 & 3 Bands are running a Potato growing competition – Produce the heaviest yield in a potting bag & win a great prize.

1st Prize – 50 inch Panasonis Plasma Television ($1000 Value)
2nd Prize – A Range of Tui Gardening Products ($500 Value)
3rd Prize – New World Supermarket Grocery Hamper ($250 Value)

Growing to commence from 1 November 2012 – Weigh in date is 17 march 2013

$10 per entry – limited to 1500 entries.

Contact Kevin Sinclair on 06 355 6101 for entry.

To buy your tickets online now, click here

Saturday 6 October – 7pm
Speirs Centre – Palmerston North Boys High School
263 Featherston Street
Palmerston North

Ticket Prices:
Adult – $15
Student – $10

Remember to bring your lose change… CD’s, Tee’s, and other merchandise will be on sale at special prices!

The Wellington Pipers Club is held the second Thursday of every month at the City of Wellington Pipe Band hall on Hanson Street, Newtown at 7.30pm. There will be a Piobaireachd & also a 20 Minute slot by award winning soloist, Stu Easton.

Pipers from Manawatu Scottish that will be performing this Thursday include:

Stewart McKenzie
Marion Horsburgh
Neil Marriot
Stu Easton
Willie Rowe
Ross Horsburgh
Bruce Omundsen

Manawatu Scottish No1 are to join forces with Red Hackle Pipe Band for a night of entertainment on 21 July 2012.

A joint Ceilidh will be held at the Red Hackle Pipe Band hall at the Redwood Train Station in Tawa.

Starting at 7.30pm, the evernt will be BYO, and there will also be Raffles and Merchandise on sale, so bring your change, and your dancing shoes!

We hope to see you there!

Manawatu Scottish & Celtic Spirit Presents Tattoo 2012
Sunday 19 August
Manfeild Park Stadium – South Street – Feilding
Tickets: $30

This year, it has been shaken up a bit, with drumming being introduced into the fold for the first time.

This is an excellent opportunity for young and emerging players of all grades to show their talent, get some experience, and compete against their peers. Cash prizes are up for grabs for all placing’s.

Get your entry forms in now, and lets make this a great solo competition with a strong future.

Entry Forms:
http://pbforum.co.nz/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2196&p=10020

Details:
Saturday 30 June 2012
Levin North School, Weraroa Road, Levin

Piping Judges:
Gary Watt, Wellington
Phil Mair, Wellington
Ross Wilson, Wellington

Side Drumming Judges:
Fraser McKenzie, Palmerston North
Angus Crowe, Wellington

Bass & Tenor Judge:
Daniel Stevenson, Wellington

Join the FB Group here:
http://www.facebook.com/events/410046319035078/

The annual Claidhmor invitational piping competition was held on Saturday 26 May 2012 at the Celtic Inn, Palmerston North.

Manawatu Scottish was well represented, with Stu Easton, Willie Rowe, Murray Mansfield, and Marion Horsburgh all invited to play.

Stu Easton took out the Claidhmor competition, while the Targe was won by Jamie Hawke.

Congratulations to all who took part. Full results can be found here

The Foundation Youth Pipe band New Zealand begins its very first tour on Friday 30 March with the first concert being held in Paraparaumu, and Manawatu Scottish is proud to be supporting this event. We will be putting on a mini-band in support of the concert to play before the main event.

Tickets are selling fast, so make sure you get in quick!

Full details are:
Foundation Youth Pipe Band New Zealand Concert
Friday 30 March 2012
Southwards Theatre
7.30pm Start
Tickets available from Southwards Museum Shop
Waged: $15
Unwaged: $10

A huge congratulations to the Canterbury Caledonian Pipe Band for their win and outstanding performances over the weekend. Manawatu definitely knows the buzz and excitement of winning Nationals, and their hard work has paid off, and been rewarded. Great stuff guys!

Manawatu Scottish No1 placed 3rd overall in the Grade 1 Championships, The only band not to have received a 4th placing and maintaining consistent results in a very tough and seemingly close competition. We were also placed 2nd overall in the Street March, winning the Piping.

Manawatu Scottish No2 placed 4th in Grade 2, and Manawatu Scottish No3 placed 6th in Grade 4B and 3rd in Juvenile.

Video’s of our MSR and Medley performances can be found on our Tu-Tube page, and pictures will be up in the image gallery later this week.

Full results for the New Zealand Pipe Band Championships are available on the RNZPBA website.

Its Nationals week so show us your support! Change your Facebook profile picture to the Manawatu Scottish logo for Nationals week and post your messages of support on our Facebook page.

Click here to get your copy of the Manawatu Scottish logo.

The Tu Store also has some exciting new products, including new Tee’s in Royal Blue, Red, or Black, and our very own underwear! Show who you support when it really counts, or flash it under your kilt! :p

Manawatu Scottish is holding a Pre-Nationals Clearance Sale! It’s ‘Tu’ Good to be True!

Head to our online store for great Bargains… “Twelve Thousand Miles” – Manawatu Scottish Pipe Bands second studio recorded album is going for just $20. There is also a range of Shirts available below cost price!

You can also get a CD & Shirt combo for only $25.

Look out soon for our exciting brand new Manawatu Scottish apparel being launched Nationals weekend!

All three Manawatu Scottish Pipe Bands took out their respective grade competitions in the blistering sun at the Wellington / Hawkes Bay Centre Championships on Saturday 18 February held at Scots College in Wellington.

Manawatu Scottish No1 was placed 1st overall and took out the Champion Band title for the tenth-plus consecutive time, being placed 1st by all musical judges in both the Street March and Medley, while the MSR saw them split even with NZ Police, each gaining two 1′s, and two 2′s.

Manawatu Scottish No2 gained momentum taking out Grade Two, and Manawatu Scottish Juvenile also won the Juvenile section.

With three weeks till Nationals there is still plenty of work to be done and the hardest challenge is yet to come!

We’ll see you in Tauranga!

Manawatu Scottish No1 got 1st place in both the MSR and Medley, in addition to winning the Ensemble, 1st in Drumming on MSR preference, and gaining the Champion Bass Section trophy for the second year running.

Manawatu No2 took out Grade Two, and Manawatu No3 also came out on top.

All three bands had great success on the day, with Manawatu Scottish No1 taking the Champion Band spot and achieving an incredible seven 1st’s, and one 5th in the overall placing’s. In addition to being placed 1st in Piping by all judges in both performances, they also took out Ensemble in both, and Drumming in the MSR.

Manawatu Scottish No2 took out Grade Two, and Manawatu Scottish No3 won the Juvenile event and placed 4th in Grade 4.

A number of Manawatu Scottish players also competed in solos in the morning. Fraser McKenzie took out 2nd place in the Open Drumming Solos, Marianne Kirby placed 1st in B Grade Drumming Solos, and Neil Marriot also came 1st in B Grade Piping Solos. A Huge congratulations to them and all the others who competed!

Full results can be found on the Manawatu Scottish Society website.

You can see recordings of the band competing on the day by visiting our Tu-Tube page, and look out in the Image Gallery for snaps of the day coming soon!