200 Walkers turned up for the annual sponsored walk in memory of Ashley Clarkson this weekend starting at the Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, ending at Carr Bank Park. Where they were met by the Seaforth Highlanders and escorted through the park to the memorial.

This was a fun day with hog roast, bouncy castle, falcon show, Shetland pony rides, live bandstand music and stalls among other attractions.

It is good to be part of the great people of the Mansfield area coming together to support such a good cause.

The band lead a parade from the front of the St. Peters C of E Primary School to the play field at the rear. There were many children in fancy dress with thier parents and friends.

The weather was great sunshine all day. The main arena was packed with entertainment throughout the day and we played mid afternoon to a most appreciative crowd.

Unusually I would like to say to all the band well done. Played superb and all the photos I have we were in step. :)

Welcome to Jack Wright the new Executive Officer whom performed his duties superbly.

Nice beat on the base drum from Tony despite him being the Pipe Sergeant (when needs must).

Yet another great day out at the East Bridgford Village Gala

What a week end we had at Blists Hill. Renewing old acquaintances and making new ones. There were many more visitors this year due to the fantastic weather and I would like to think the band playing there too. Magnificent opportunity for building stamina since we played at least six times each day. I hope we get to go next year. (Dave did play all day, every day)

Great crowds, great staff and great company

A massive thanks to all who came along as guests, band members, family and friends to support the annual dinner. The Oakham suite did us proud with thier outstanding quality of food and service. The bar staff were amazing and nothing was to difficult for them to help us and made the night go seemlessly. Thanks to DJ trev for filling the dance floor.

A mini band added a little atmosphere at a Burns night celebration at the Worksop Masonic Hall on Thursday the 7th February. The guests were piped into the dining room, the haggis was paraded around the room before being addressed by piper Alec Smith and then toasted in accordance with tradition. The band then played two spots during and after the meal to the appreciation of the 50 or so guests. A good night was had by all.

I am sorry there are no pictures but I will get my camera fixed

Three days at Blists Hill Victorian Town Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd, and Monday 4th June. Sunday saw small crowds due to alot of rain however, Saturday and Monday saw large crowds. We played twice each day as per the event timetable and many times around the town drawing crouds as we did so. We worked with the horses so as not to frighten them and would play wherever the various shows needed a crowd. It was great to meet up with old friends and to make new ones. I was very pleased with the turn out so far from home. We had 9 pipers and 2 drummers. The playing was consistantly awsome to say physical exhasution played its part (so did whiskey in some cases lol)

A Festival of Cycling in Thoresby park. Today saw us Piping at Thoresby Park on an overcast and chilly day. This event was organised by "Muddy" Waters and was a spectacular weekend of unicycle and penny farthing racing. I have never seen so many of these machines in one place at one time, it was great. We added some entertainment between races and had the pleasure of playing during the feature event which was a 1 hour penny farthing race. I had the oppertunity of riding a penny farthing but wearing a kilt and them being so tall, I thought discretion is the better part of valour and declined. A good all round event with plenty of stalls and things to do.

As you can see, a bit tight for space this year at the Oakham Suite, Mansfield, for the Annual Dinner. Why I hear you ask, well I will tell you. Thank you to all those family and friends that supported us this year we filled the place with 196 people sat for a five course meal. Amazin' turn out.

There are so many thank you's this year, Julia and David Colely were superb as duty Pipers as guests found a seat (no mean feat)

Pipe Sergeant Varley for Piping the Honoured Guests to the top table.

Pipe Sergeant Gullen (skidoo) as Toast Master.

Piper David Ross for his solo on Highland Cathedral.

All band members for playing so well, it was awsome (but I am biased but they were good)

Congratulations to drummers Tony and Lewis on there first band performance.

There were 16 pipers and 8 drummers, yes 8 drummers.

The feed back from very many guests has been that this has been the best Dinner for many years.

Thank you all who helped make such a magical evening.