A great weekend of band activity with the parade and the concert.
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2022 Blossom Parade
On Saturday 24 September the combined bands took part in the Hastings Blossom parade. Like many parades, there’s a lot of standing around waiting for things to start.
Anzac Day 2022
Band members have participated in four ANZAC Day commemorations this year.
On Tuesday 12 April, piper Chelsea Fisher played the lament at the schools Anzac commemoration at the Taradale cenotaph, an event organised by senior pupils from local high schools.
On Anzac Day Nick Scannell and Waynne Valler played at the Taradale RSA’s Dawn Service at Lone Pine. Then the band lead the parade through Taradale for the 9am service. We were grateful to have the support of our colleagues from the HB Caledonian PB.
At Waipawa th4e band lead the march from the town’s theatre to the Cenotaph at the clock tower.
NYE 2020/2021
Once again the Band was out and about for New Year’s Eve. Starting at Kennedy Park we then visited Kensington Village, the homes of several members, the Taradale and Napier RSAs finishing up on the Sound Shell for the midnight festivities. Florrie even managed to get out and about the next day to play for the walkers at Anderson Park!
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Harry Renfree 1937-2020
Our Patron, Harry Renfree, died on 26 December. He was a long time supporter of the Band, became our President in 2007, and after many years in that role he retired to take up the position of Patron. His presence at band practices and our parades was always welcome. He organised our flag bearers and compered many of our concerts. Harry was always a gentleman and gave great support to all our members, young and old. Thank you Harry for all that you did for the Band.
Waipukurau Dec 2020
We enjoyed playing for the Waipukurau Christmas event. Held ion the main street, we were able to entertain with our usual mix of music which attracted the interest of several local highland dancers
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Art Deco 2020
Another busy Saturday for Napier’s Art Deco weekend. Band members played on Thursday and Friday night at events and then the band played at the St Paul’s church fete on Saturday morning, paraded in Emerson St for the car parade. This was followed by a successful concert at the church. Overall a very busy weekend.
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Waipuk Christmas Parade
On Saturday 7 December we paraded in Waipukurau for the CHB Christmas Parade
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Napier Christmas Parade 2019
Sunday 1 December 2019 was sunny and hot for the big band parade in Napier. The combined Napier and HB Caledonian pipe bands were once again at the front of the Christmas parade. Here’s some photos before we stepped off.
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Sept Piping and Drumming Live
On Sunday 22 Sept the band staged another of its popular Piping & Drumming Live concerts at the Napier RSA. After enjoying a variety of music including an item by the Napier Boys High School pipers, many members stayed on for a meal and socialising.
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