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Due to the Coronavirus, the Branch meeting scheduled for the 28th of March has been cancelled.
Due to the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) the following competitions have been cancelled.
- 11th April, Ulster Solos
- 9th May, Ards and North Down
- 16th May, County Fermanagh
- 30th May, Mid Ulster
- 6th June, Antrim and Newtownabbey
- 21st June, Lisburn and Castlereagh
Updated Statement on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Pipe Band College NI have reviewed current the situation. In response to the increasing number of cases in Northern Ireland, and across the UK, the college has decided to postpone all school examinations which were due to take place on 28th March. This postponement will be indefinite due to the ongoing situation. Furthermore, we have decided to bring forward the end of the teaching term. Saturday 14th March will be the final teaching day of the term.
We understand that there will be disappointment for students who have been working towards examinations. We however feel that it would be irresponsible to bring students and examiners from across Northern Ireland and Scotland into a single venue at this time.
All exam fees will be refunded as soon a possible. We will also ensure that students will be fully prepared for the examinations whenever they occur.
Pipe Band College NI, 13 March 2020
We have made the decision to cancel the Ulster Solos due to the COVID-19 outbreak
The World Solo Drumming Qualifier has been postponed, New date TBC
Piobaireachd lessons scheduled for this Saturday, 21st of March with Glenn Brown at Cookstown Primary School have been cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Glenn is available for lessons via Skype, glennfbrown11@hotmail.com.
Please see below statement from McDonald Memorial and McDonald Academy Pipe Bands.
"Due to the ongoing Coronavirus COVID-19 situation we have decided to postpone our Spring Into Summer Concert. We will continue to monitor the situation and hope to reschedule later this year. Tickets will be valid for the rescheduled date or can be refunded by request.”
The purpose of this document is to advise RSPBA Employees, Members, Volunteers and Band Members how to stay safe online and also protect your online and professional reputation.
The document can be accessed here
Due to the increasing Coronavirus risk, Augharan Pipe Band are postponing their upcoming concert on Friday 20th March 2020 in Tullanisken Parish Church Hall.
The health and safety of our local & wider community, supporters and the general public is a priority for the band and committee.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Public notice will be issued regarding a future date when the risk within our country decreases.
Alastair Brown ( Band Secretary)