Pipers’ Picnic at Beamish, to honour Dave Shaw
June 8 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
NPS Pipers Picnic Sunday
June 8th 2025
1200hrs GMT onwards
1950’s Welfare Hall, Beamish Museum.
The Northumbrian Pipers Society have been invited by Beamish Museum to hold a ‘Pipers Picnic’ similar to the Tanfield Railway event in 2023. The afternoon will be made up of two sessions with a break for food and the opportunity to explore the museum. Each piper is entitled to a complimentary ticket for themselves and a friend or partner. This is also the ‘heavy horse’ weekend and the museum are expecting an increased number of visitors – a great opportunity to bring the instrument to a wider audience!
Both we and the museum hope to make this an annual event however the inaugural event will be dedicated to the memory of Dave Shaw. Dave did so much to bring piping to the museum and his loss has been felt by many of the staff and volunteers. This will also be a lovely opportunity for those who wish to gather to honour Dave in the form of a traditional F session in a place he loved so much.
Booking is not essential however an indication of your intention to attend would be much appreciated.
All enquiries to myself, Vincent Syson
vincent.syson@northumbrianpipers.org.uk
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