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SUMMARY:NPS Competitions 2025
DESCRIPTION:The annual NPS competitions will take place at St Andrew’s Church\, Newgate Street\, Newcastle\, on Saturday 4 October 2025. \nThe first class will begin at 10.30am – entry forms will be available from 10.00am. \nOur judges this year will be Pauline Cato (playing classes) and Iain Gelston (composition classes). \nClick below for: \nCompetition rules \nGuidelines for competitors \nDeadline for Overseas and Composition entries is 20 September 2025 (entries should be sent to competitionentries@northumbrianpipers.org.uk). \nWinners should have the trophies engraved with the year and their name (at their own expense). If you have a trophy from last year\, please return it by the start of the day (or email competitionentries@northumbrianpipers.org.uk to arrange return).
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/nps-competitions-2025/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s Church\, Newgate Street\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 5SS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competitions,Events
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SUMMARY:NPS Annual Concert 2025
DESCRIPTION:The NPS annual concert will take place on Friday 3rd October 2025\, 7.30pm\, at St James’s United Reformed Church\, Northumberland Road in central Newcastle (Livestream also available). \nCelebrating 50 years of the original Cut and Dry Band album\, the concert will feature Alistair Anderson\, Anthony Robb\, Carole Robb and ensemble The Kirn (Chris Ormston\, Rob Say\, Sarah Tym and Trish Winter). \nTickets £15 (16 & under £8) – or Livestream £15 – available from the BOX OFFICE. \n \nSee concert page for more details – NPS Concert – 50 Years of Cut & Dry  \n 
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/nps-annual-concert-2025/
LOCATION:St James’ URC\, Northumberland Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 8JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250830T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T231524
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SUMMARY:Bellingham Show
DESCRIPTION:Sat 30 August 9am-5pm \nThe show offers a wide range of entertainment as well as a Northumbrian Piping  competition.   “Live bands\, horses\, sheep\, terrier racing\, children’s activities\, good food\, crafts\, sheep\, traditional games\, wrestling\, Northumbrian piping\, two beer tents\, children’s rides\, vintage vehicles\, dog show\, fell racing and much\, much more.” \nNE48 2JY – see https://www.bellinghamshow.co.uk/directions\n \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bellinghamshow/?locale=en_GB \n  \n 
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/bellingham-show-2/
LOCATION:Bellingham Show\, Bellingham Show Field\, Bellingham\, Northumberland\, NE48 2JY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competitions,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250627T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250627T230000
DTSTAMP:20260412T231524
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T163110Z
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SUMMARY:2025 NPS Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Northern Counties Club\, Newcastle upon Tyne UK\nJune 27th\, 1800hrs – late \nGuest Speaker Johnny Handle \nSave the date! \n2025 NPS Annual Dinner to take place at Northern Counties Club\, Hood Street\, Newcastle upon Tyne Friday 27th 1800hrs onwards onwards \nGreat food\, guest speaker\, pre and post dinner sessions! \nEarly expressions of interest may be made to\nvincent.syson@northumbrianpipers.org.uk \nMore details to follow…
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/2025-nps-annual-dinner/
LOCATION:Northern Counties Club\, Hood Street\, Newcastle on Tyne\, NE43 7AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T231524
CREATED:20241127T223220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T202212Z
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SUMMARY:Ovingham Goose Fair 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Ovingham Goose fair has been confirmed for 21st June 2025 (third Saturday) on Ovingham Village Green. \n** UPDATE ** The procession starts at 11.45 not 12.00 **UPDATE** \nThe Northumbrian Pipers Society has been asked to lead the procession once again. \n Note: the fair is from 11.45 noon to 4.30 but if you intend to join the procession please arrive early.\n\nThe village lies between Newcastle and Corbridge\, on the banks of the Tyne. The event is organised by the Ovingham reading room and will have a procession\, dancers\, a brass band\, and food
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/ovingham-goose-fair-2025/
LOCATION:Ovingham\, Northumberland
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250608T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T231524
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T162814Z
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SUMMARY:Pipers' Picnic at Beamish\, to honour Dave Shaw
DESCRIPTION:NPS Pipers Picnic Sunday\nJune 8th 2025\n1200hrs GMT onwards\n1950’s Welfare Hall\, Beamish Museum. \nIMPORTANT UPDATE ***\nSet list and tune book now available!!\nBoth Ednie and I have been busy putting together a set list and compiling the tunes into a very ‘Beamish-esque’ PDF tune book. We won’t be offering printouts however participants are warmly invited to request a digital copy in advance from ednie.wilson@gmail.com.\nYou may wish to print this at your leisure\, or bring your 1950’s tablet device or even commit them to memory and bring your head! Whichever you choose\, you will be made most welcome at the Inaugural Beamish Pipers Picnic. \nThe 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! \nBoth 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. \nBooking is not essential however an indication of your intention to attend would be much appreciated. \nAll enquiries to myself\, Vincent Syson \nvincent.syson@northumbrianpipers.org.uk \n  \nFacebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beamish-Museum/105980726099566
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/pipers-picnic-at-beamish-to-honour-dave-shaw/
LOCATION:Beamish\, Beamish Museum\, Beamish\, Co Durham\, DH9 0RG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Glendale Children's Day\, June 5th 2025
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to demonstrate the pipes to young people in Northumberland. If you wish to contribute please contact the NPS. \n\n\nDirections: The Showfield is situated 2 miles south of Wooler on the A697. Car Parking is signposted from the A697 from both North and South.\nDisabled Badge Holders only – follow signs for Disabled Car Parking. \nShuttle Bus from Wooler: Enquiries to I.D.M. 01668 281578 \nSHOWFIELD ADDRESS:\nThe Showfield\nNorth Middleton\nWooler\nNorthumberland\nNE71 6QX
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/glendale-childrens-day/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250525
DTSTAMP:20260412T231524
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SUMMARY:Northumberland County Show   Sat 24 May 2025 9am
DESCRIPTION:Exciting news – the Northumberland County Show is going to include a Northumbrian Piping Tent for the first time this year!!\nThe Northumberland County Show is the largest agricultural show in the region.\nThere will be a session\, a try the pipes opportunity and brand new piping competitions. https://northcountyshow.co.uk/\nEntry to the Show will be free for those who play in the sessions and/or the competitions provided they let us know in advance that they are coming. \nAnyone proposing to come along should email the NPS Secretary as soon as possible: secretary@northumbrianpipers.org.uk\n \n\n\nNorthumbrian Pipers Competition. Judge Kathryn Tickell\n\n\n\n\nThis brand new competition for the show holds particular significance as it is held in loving memory of the esteemed Northumbrian piper\, Dave Shaw\, from Craghead\, who sadly passed away last year. Dave’s family have kindly donated a trophy in his memory to the Best Young Piper. \nThe Pipers competition will be kindly organised with the generous support of Andrew Davison and his team of helpers. We have 5 classes – Beginners\, Intermediate\, Open\, Duet & Best Young Piper. \nJudge: Kathryn Tickell \nThe Competition is kindly sponsored by Hay & Kilner \nDuring the day we hope to be holding some performance sessions in the marquee. The marquee will be open to the general public to come in and enjoy the music. Plenty of seating will be provided within a friendly and entertaining environment. \nRules and entry forms https://northcountyshow.co.uk/northumbrian-pipers-competition/ \n\n\nThe show is at\nBywell Hall\,\nBywell\,\nStocksfield\,\nNorthumberland\,\nNE43 7AB
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/northumberland-county-show-sat-24-may-2025-9am/
LOCATION:Northumberland County Show\, Bywell Hall\, Bywell\, Stocksfield\, Northumberland\, NE43 7AB
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry%20Robson":MAILTO:info@northcountyshow.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Dave Shaw Memorial F session
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday April 30th\, 8pm\,\n1940’s Farm\, Beamish Museum\, Stanley DH9 0RG UK \nBy kind permission of Beamish museum\, Ednie Wilson and I have managed to book the 1940 Farm Kitchen for a one off pipers session in memory of Dave Shaw. Those who were members of the society before COVID will no doubt remember the Beamish F session\, hosted by Dave on the last Wednesday of every month. There would always be a warm welcome and roaring fire along with tea and cake. As the museum gradually opened up post COVID\, measures put in place for the safety of staff and visitors meant that the F session was no longer viable and it sadly came to an end.The session we have organised will be held on the last Wednesday in April\, tea and coffee will be supplied by the museum and we are all encouraged to bring cake. There will be a limited amount of parking available in the yard opposite the farmhouse and someone should be on hand to direct you to an appropriate space. If you can’t find a parking space\, please park somewhere sensible and safe. \nThis is a private event\, held outside of museum opening hours thus\, expressions of interest would be most welcome so we can let the museum know how many people to expect. Contact Vincent Syson\, email at bottom.  \nDave was happiest at Beamish when everyone was playing together so expect all of the classic tunes and of course\, all abilities are welcome. \nFrom the main entrance\, take the first left and follow the road towards The Regional Resource Centre/ Beamish Golf Club. The farmhouse will be immediately visible on the left. Mobile signal can be really unreliable so please do contact me in advance if you have any doubt about finding the farmhouse. I have included a map below which should hopefully be clear enough. \nExpressions of interest to myself – \nvincent.syson@northumbrianpipers.org.uk
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/dave-shaw-memorial-f-session/
LOCATION:Beamish\, Beamish Museum\, Beamish\, Co Durham\, DH9 0RG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:57th Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering 25-27 April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Jamie Allan\nThis event has been an important feature in our calendar for a long time. It is described as \nAn exciting three-day annual festival of street entertainment\, indoor events\, music\, dance\, craft\, dialect\, heritage and traditional fun – always held the weekend after Easter in the medieval market town of Morpeth\, 14 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne. \nThere are usually several piping events on the Saturday. Full programme http://www.northumbriana.org.uk/gathering/docs/2025prog.pdf \nCompetitions are expected to be held in the Chantry Museum on Saturday. \, 1.15pm for 1.45. Competition tickets for entrants/audience £2/£1.50 includes free entry to exhibition \nMeet the pipers. Chantry Museum Sat 10-10.45 \nPipes & Border pipes Session\, 8pm Conservative club \nBagpipe Allsorts Sunday 11-12 Chantry Museum £3/£1 \nNorthumbrian Ranters youth folk ensemble St James Centre Sunday 2.15-3.15 £5/£2 \n“We’re hoping to raise enough money to have the full Saturday procession as in past years (who’d like to join Robson’s Choice in the parade?)\, with a crowdfunding campaign and patrons’ scheme to attract support\, since it’s become so much more expensive and logistically complex to sustain the festival in recent times. But we have within a packed programme of music\, dance\, craft\, dialect and heritage a variety of piping sessions\, concerts and workshops not just for Border and Northumbrian pipes but in fact all types of pipes.  Competition details are on northumbriana.org.uk/gathering and the programme should also be available by the time the newsletter goes out. \nThe Morpeth Chantry TIC box office opens on 1st March. We expect the performers will include Bob Fox & Stu Luckley\, Jez Lowe\, Northumbrian Ranters\, Young Pipers’ Group\, Shonaleigh\, Taffy Thomas MBE\, The Ran Tanners\, David Faulkner\, Real to Reel Ceilidh Band\, Megan Wisdom & Mossy Christian\, Jim Eldon\, Ellington Colliery Band\, Nonsuch Dulcimers\, Graham Bell\, Voice Male\, Werca’s Folk\, local dance teams\, etc.” \nEnquiries to kim@northumbriana.org.uk \nhttp://www.northumbriana.org.uk/gathering/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/morpeth.gathering/?locale=en_GB \n 
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/57th-morpeth-northumbrian-gathering-25-27-april-2025/
LOCATION:Morpeth
CATEGORIES:Competitions,Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250419T163000
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SUMMARY:Chantry Meeting -  Easter Saturday 19th April. 2pm-4.30pm. 
DESCRIPTION:We had a great turn out in March and some long forgotten tunes were played for St Patricks day. Thank you everyone for seeking out the tunes. \nThe April meeting is on 19th April which is Easter Saturday. 2pm-4.30pm. \nLynn Nicholson
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/chantry-meeting-easter-saturday-19th-april-2pm-4-30pm/
LOCATION:Morpeth
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250315T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250315T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T231524
CREATED:20250218T192331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T192547Z
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SUMMARY:Chantry Meeting 15th March
DESCRIPTION:We had a great meeting in February with Andy May kindly leading the session. Thank you\, Andy. Our March meeting is close to St Patrick’s day so perhaps we could choose a few Irish tunes to celebrate the occasion? 2pm start until 4.30pm\, biscuits provided but please bring own drinks or there are plenty of takeaway options too. \nLynn Nicholson
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/chantry-meeting-15th-march/
LOCATION:The Chantry Bagpipe Museum\, Bridge St\, Morpeth\, Northumberland\, NE61 1PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250215T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250215T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T231524
CREATED:20241128T111355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T192615Z
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SUMMARY:February Meeting at The Chantry\, Morpeth
DESCRIPTION:15th February – Andy May to Lead \nFuture Sessions:\nTake place on the third Saturday of the month from 2pm to 4:30pm with a short refreshment break\, biscuits provided\, (bring your own drinks and there are a number of nearby coffee/tea options\, Chantry Tea Rooms\, Greggs\, Costa). \nPlans for future dates will include guest leaders\, themed sessions and general playaround. Co-ordination by Lynn Nicholson and Michael Ratliff. Volunteers to help run/lead the sessions are always welcomed.\n 
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/february-meeting-at-the-chantry-morpeth/
LOCATION:The Chantry Bagpipe Museum\, Bridge St\, Morpeth\, Northumberland\, NE61 1PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250118T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250118T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T231524
CREATED:20241127T225345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T111034Z
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SUMMARY:January Meeting at The Chantry\, Morpeth.
DESCRIPTION:The Chantry Bagpipe Museum\,   67A Bridge St\, Morpeth NE61 1PQ\n\n\nThe session on the 18th January will be led by the Young Pipers. \nFuture Sessions:\nTake place on the third Saturday of the month from 2pm to 4:30pm with a short refreshment break\, biscuits provided\, (bring your own drinks and there are a number of nearby coffee/tea options\, Chantry Tea Rooms\, Greggs\, Costa). \nPlans for future dates will include guest leaders\, themed sessions and general playaround. Co-ordination by Lynn Nicholson and Michael Ratliff. Volunteers to help run/lead the sessions are always welcomed.
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/meeting-at-the-chantry-morpeth-18th-january-2025-2-to-4-30pm/
LOCATION:The Chantry Bagpipe Museum\, Bridge St\, Morpeth\, Northumberland\, NE61 1PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250109T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250109T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T231524
CREATED:20241128T112832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T112944Z
UID:26511-1736451000-1736451000@www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Northumbrian Piper F Session
DESCRIPTION:We have arranged monthly F sessions in The Northumbrian Piper Public House in Red House Farm estate\, 6 Fawdon Close\, Newcastle NE3 2AH \nThese will take place on the second Thursday of the month starting on 09 January 2025\, then 13 Feb\, 13 March\, 10 April\, 08 May\, 12 June and 10 July from 7:30 pm. \nThe pub stands in its own grounds\, has ample parking\, easily accessed from A1 and buses 35 and 6 stop nearby. Fawdon Metro station is about a 15 minute walk away. \nGood quality bar meals (as verified by our Vice President) are available.\nThe pub has historic links with piping having honoured Jack Armstrong at its opening and is keen to restore this relationship and help us to promote the Northumbrian Smallpipes. \nDo support this new session if you can and start off the New Year with a bang\, or at least a squeeze! \nMichael Ratliff\nContact me for further information; \nmichael.ratliff@northumbrianpiper.org.uk
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/the-northumbrian-piper-f-session/
LOCATION:The Northumbrian Piper\, 6 Fawdon Close (Red House farm Estate)\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE3 2AH
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241221T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241221T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T231524
CREATED:20241117T212313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T225745Z
UID:26472-1734789600-1734798600@www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Meeting at The Chantry\, Morpeth. 21 December 2 to 4.30
DESCRIPTION:This will be our Christmas meeting. Lynn will run a Christmas theme\, Christmas hats optional!! As usual bring your own drinks or pop out for a takeaway\, biscuits will be provided. \nMorpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum\, 67A Bridge St\, Morpeth NE61 1PQ
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/christmas-meeting-at-the-chantry-morpeth-21-december-2-to-4-30/
LOCATION:The Chantry Bagpipe Museum\, Bridge St\, Morpeth\, Northumberland\, NE61 1PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T231524
CREATED:20241104T205144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T205144Z
UID:26459-1731780000-1731787200@www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting (Members)
DESCRIPTION:The Society’s AGM for 2024 will take place as a Zoom meeting on Saturday 16th November at 18:00 UK time. \nMembers have already been sent the full AGM notice. \nTo request the Zoom link to join the meeting\, please email agm-voting@northumbrianpipers.org.uk \nProxy forms can be submitted to the above address by no later than 18:00 on 14th November.
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/annual-general-meeting-members/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T231524
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SUMMARY:NPS Chantry Session (3rd Saturday) - November
DESCRIPTION:Our regular Morpeth Chantry meeting. The theme for November will be tunes based on people’s names – get creative! \nThere’ll be a short break to grab refreshments – bring a flask or nip out for a tea or coffee nearby (biscuits on offer!). \nPlayers of all abilities and audience members welcome. Pipers’ F pitch – other instruments also welcome to join in!
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/nps-chantry-session-3rd-saturday-november/
LOCATION:The Chantry Bagpipe Museum\, Bridge St\, Morpeth\, Northumberland\, NE61 1PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241019T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241019T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T231524
CREATED:20241018T163715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T163715Z
UID:26433-1729346400-1729355400@www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk
SUMMARY:NPS Chantry Session (3rd Saturday) - October
DESCRIPTION:Our regular Morpeth Chantry meeting. \nPlayers of all abilities welcome – pipers’ F pitch. Come along to play or listen!
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/nps-chantry-session-3rd-saturday-october/
LOCATION:The Chantry Bagpipe Museum\, Bridge St\, Morpeth\, Northumberland\, NE61 1PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T230000
DTSTAMP:20260412T231524
CREATED:20240905T204154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T204154Z
UID:26335-1728156600-1728169200@www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk
SUMMARY:Post-competitions session - Saturday 5 October\, 7.30pm
DESCRIPTION:Our post-competitions Saturday night session has become very popular in the last few years – come and join us at the Tyneside Irish Centre (upstairs in the Gallowgate room) from 7.30pm for a pint and a few tunes! \n 
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/post-competitions-session-saturday-5-october-7-30pm/
LOCATION:Tyneside Irish Centre\, 43 Gallowgate\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 4SG
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T231524
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UID:26301-1728122400-1728147600@www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk
SUMMARY:NPS Competitions 2024
DESCRIPTION:The annual NPS competitions will take place at St Andrew’s Church\, Newgate Street\, Newcastle\, on Saturday 5 October. \nThe first class will begin at 10.30am – entry forms will be available from 10.00am. \nClick on the links below for the: \nCompetition Rules 2024 \nGuidelines for competitors and \nProvisional timetable for 5 October. \nThe deadline for Overseas and Composition entries is 20 September 2024. Entries should be sent to competitionentries@northumbrianpipers.org.uk. \nWinners should have the trophies engraved with the year and their name (at their own expense). If you have a trophy from last year\, please return it by the start of the day (or email competitionentries@northumbrianpipers.org.uk to arrange return).
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/nps-competitions-2024/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s Church\, Newgate Street\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 5SS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241004T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241004T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T231524
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T192330Z
UID:26304-1728070200-1728079200@www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk
SUMMARY:NPS Annual Concert 2024
DESCRIPTION:The annual concert will take place at 7.30pm on Friday 4 October 2024\, at the Coquetdale Music Trust\, The Old Church\, Thropton and via livestream (watch live or later). \nTickets on sale from the NPS Box Office (and available on the door).
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/nps-annual-concert-2024/
LOCATION:Coquetdale Music Trust\, The Old Church\, Thropton\, Northumberland\, NE65 7ND
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T231524
CREATED:20240913T203348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T203518Z
UID:26359-1726927200-1726936200@www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk
SUMMARY:NPS Chantry Session (3rd Saturday) - September
DESCRIPTION:Our regular Morpeth Chantry meeting. \nPlayers of all abilities welcome – pipers’ F pitch. Come along to play or listen!
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/nps-chantry-session-3rd-saturday-september/
LOCATION:The Chantry Bagpipe Museum\, Bridge St\, Morpeth\, Northumberland\, NE61 1PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240817T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240817T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T231524
CREATED:20240811T094955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240811T094955Z
UID:26289-1723903200-1723912200@www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk
SUMMARY:NPS Chantry Session - 3rd Saturday (August)
DESCRIPTION:Our regular Morpeth Chantry meeting. \nPlayers of all abilities welcome – pipers’ F pitch. Come along to play or listen!
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/nps-chantry-session-3rd-saturday-august/
LOCATION:The Chantry Bagpipe Museum\, Bridge St\, Morpeth\, Northumberland\, NE61 1PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240804T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240804T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T231524
CREATED:20240601T210629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T124605Z
UID:26185-1722780000-1722787200@www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk
SUMMARY:Wallington Pipers gathering
DESCRIPTION:The NPS annual pipers’ gathering at Wallington will take place as usual on the first Sunday in August. This year it falls on Sunday 4 August. Playing is from 2.00pm to 4.00pm and entry to the Wallington grounds is free for pipers. \nPiping will be in Wallington Courtyard\, or as directed. Tunes list below. \n\n\n\nWALLINGTON TUNES LIST \n\nChevy Chase (three times) – Rothbury Hills – Jock o’ Hazeldene\nSalmon Tails – Jimmy Allen – Lamshaw’s Fancy\nRedesdale Hornpipe – Marquis of Lorne\nBrafferton Village – Joe Hutton’s March – Bobby Shafto\nCrookit Bawbee – Keel Row – Nancy Till\nWhittingham Green Lane – Winster Gallop – Border Fray\nThe Cott – Lamb Skinnet – Hexham Races\nMingulay Boat Song – Ye Banks and Braes – Suwannee River\nGentle Maiden – Billy Boy – Old Drove Road\nKeep your feet still Geordie hinny – Roxburgh Castle – Hesleyside Reel\n\nRetune to D \n\nWaters of Tyne – Ma Bonny Lad – Fair Flower of Northumberland\nBreamish – Lads of the North Tyne – Harvest Home\nLady’s Well – Adam Buckam O\nMemories – Elsey’s Waltz (straight through) – Andrew’s March\n\nRetune to G \n\nSir John Fenwick’s the flower among them all – Winshields Hornpipe – Whinham’s reel\nMy Home – Bluebells of Scotland – Flett from Flotta\nMrs Jamieson’s Favourite – Orange and Blue (ABAB)\nRowan Tree Hill – Canny Newcastle (slow jig) – Fanny Power\nThe South Wind – Saddle the Pony – Biddy the Bowl Wife\nSwindon – Noble Squire Dacre – Friendly visit\nSweet Hesleyside (once with repeats) – Rowan Tree (refrain each time) – Come ye not from Newcastle\nDerwentwater’s Farewell – The Herd on the Hill – Because he was a Bonny Lad\n\n 
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/wallington-pipers-gathering/
LOCATION:Wallington Hall and Grounds\, Belsay\, Northumberland
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240801T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240801T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T231524
CREATED:20240717T125156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T130332Z
UID:26252-1722538800-1722549600@www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk
SUMMARY:Piping session at The Northumbrian Piper
DESCRIPTION:Our namesake pub The Northumbrian Piper in Fawdon is ready to give pipers a warm welcome for a session in the upstairs room\, on Thursday 1st August\, from 7pm. Come along and discover this tucked away venue with secluded gardens – if the weather is glorious we could even play outside! \nPipers’ F pitch\, but all instruments welcome. \nThe pub is easy to get to\, just off the A1 with plenty of parking\, and on bus routes. Fawdon Metro station is an easy 15 minute walk away.
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/piping-session-at-the-northumbrian-piper/
LOCATION:The Northumbrian Piper\, 6 Fawdon Close (Red House farm Estate)\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE3 2AH
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240719T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240719T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T231524
CREATED:20240601T205222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T172402Z
UID:26179-1721415600-1721426400@www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk
SUMMARY:Annual Dinner at Northern Counties Club
DESCRIPTION:NB TIME NOT CONFIRMED\nFull details and times are still to be announced but we can now tell you that the next annual Dinner event will be on Fri July 19th\, with Alastair Anderson as the guest speaker.
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/annual-dinner-at-northern-counties-club/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240713T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240716T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T231524
CREATED:20240605T202128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T202128Z
UID:26196-1720886400-1721145600@www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk
SUMMARY:Piping at Rothbury Traditional Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:The festival offers concerts\, sessions\, ceilidhs\, a parade\, storytelling\, an outdoor stage and competitions. On Saturday there are several items of special interest to Northumbrian Pipers Society members and players:\n\nA “try the pipes” opportunity from 2.30-3.30pm in the URCPop in and have a go on the Northumbrian pipes. – no experience required and all ages welcome!\n\n10-11am Northumbrian Pipes Workshop in the Catholic Church\n\nFour piping competitions ( from 11.30 Sat in the Catholic Church)      Northumbrian Smallpipes Solo (Novice\, Intermediate and Open)     Northumbrian Smallpipes New Tune     Piping Pairs     Lowland Pipes Solo\n\nNorthumbrian Tunes Session 12-2pm | Turks Head RestaurantNorthumbrian Piping Session 2-4pm | Turks Head Restaurant\n\nFor full details go to http://www.rothburymusicfestival.co.uk
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/piping-at-rothbury-traditional-music-festival/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240707T230000
DTSTAMP:20260412T231524
CREATED:20240601T204515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T172426Z
UID:26175-1720123200-1720393200@www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk
SUMMARY:Interkeltisches (Inter Celtic) Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:NPS Chair Andrew Davison\, Nicola Davison and committee member Melanie Rothman will be performing and teaching at the Intekeltisches (Interceltic) Folk Festival from 4th-7th July in Hofheim am Taunus\, Germany.\nThe opening concert on Thursday\, July 4th in the Church of St. Peter and Paul is dedicated to a wide variety of bagpipe traditions\, including that of our Northumbrian Smallpipes.The weekend will also include two courses happening on the Saturday (July 6th\,) a beginners try-out workshop as well as a masterclass for those who already play.\nThere will be many other concerts and activities at the festival including a concert from Irish singer Andy Irvine on Friday 5th July\, other piping workshops at the ‘Dudelsack Akademie’\, “Klangstrasse” – piping and music in the streets of Hofheim Saturday 6th July.Other performers over the weekend include Roddy Macleod (Scottish piper)\, Tom Kannmacher (Singer\, Uilleann Pipes\, multi-instrumentist)\, An Erminig band\, Anna Eggersberger (harp)\, Ewen Henderson (fiddle\, gaelic song\, GHB)\, Gary Innes (accordion).Any pipers in the area (or from further afield)\, are most warmly invited!
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/interkeltisches-inter-celtic-folk-festival/
LOCATION:Hofheim am Taunus\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T223000
DTSTAMP:20260412T231524
CREATED:20240601T203834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T172531Z
UID:26172-1719516600-1719527400@www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk
SUMMARY:NSPs under the arch
DESCRIPTION:Session at Station East pub\, Hills St Gateshead
URL:https://www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/event/nsps-under-the-arch/
LOCATION:station East\, Hills St\, Gateshead
CATEGORIES:Events
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