The piper in peacetime

The aim of this page is to acquaint event organisers with my availablility to support their events.

The potential is itemised A - H.  Distance and £ are covered under G and J 

When emailing etc, just refer to B1, C3 etc to keep things brief.

To summarise, the possibilities are:

A

1. Play the pipes at the opening, during the event and at its closure.
2. Offer display boards with material from here.

B

The opening

Some events don't have an opening and when they do, I can:

1. Lead the "opener" in to the sound of the pipes.
2. Open the event if there is nobody more suitable.

C

During the event, I can:

1. Play while roaming the event, answering questions, responding to tune requests, etc as I go.
2. Be part of the arena events.
3. Pipe on a convoy vehicle when it roams the surrounding area (sometimes before the event starts)
4. Man the display boards and talk to the visitors
5. Run sing-songs. See the song-sheet.
6. Play in the evening(s) - members only see also No. 5

D

Participation in arena events:

1. Lead convoys in and out
2. Be on board a suitable vehicle as the announcer interviews passengers.
3. Perform during battles.  On occcasions, I have been shot dead.

E

The display boards

1. Would be tailored to the theme of the event.
2. Would include the British Legion when appropriate.  See my website.
3. See  C/4

F

Event closing session/ceremony:

1. Lead convoys in and out
2. Play a moving pipe tune such as my new "Salute to Queen and Country." on this  page.
3. Very appropriate when a retired officer draws the event to a close, after inspecting the troops and vehicles

G

Geography

We live near Hereford, we have a motorhome and can travel c 100 miles to two/three day events. One day events are also possible. more. 

H

Resources

1. Numerous WW1 & 2 CDs can be loaned
2. Information sheets can be brought

I    

Nothing as it looks like a 1

J

Finance

1. Preliminary comment here.
2. It varies.  If a solely charitable event, I often charge nothing.  Long distances and we can talk.
3. If an Armed Forces charity is the main beneficiary, I am likely to charge nothing.  Long distances and we can talk
4. I am not personally involved with Help for Heroes  and similar charitiesin the same way as the British Legion  and my website but the principle still applies.