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25.01.2022 ANZAC Day (April 25th) marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War During my... own studies to learn more about WW1 i came across this documentary 2018 documentary film: They Shall Not Grow Old. Directed by New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson Peter Jackson directs this homage to the British troops of the First World War with never-before-seen-footage of soldiers as they faced the fear and uncertainty of frontline battle in Belgium. Digitally remastered and now in colour, the footage has been studied by lip reading experts whose transcripts were recorded and used as audio for the film. Overlayed by a narrative of those who partook in the war from interviews made in the 1960s and 1970s. At the time of it’s release, the historic revisiting marks one hundred years since the end of the Great War. The film is brutal and a emotional watch. The hardest part is not witnessing the blood and gore but more so seeing a reflection of ourselves in these young men as they ‘simply got on with the job’. They Shall Not Grow Old pays brilliant cinematic tribute to the sacrifice of a generation. If anyone is looking for something to watch in the lead up to ANZAC Day, the film is currently streaming on Netflix -Bonnie

25.01.2022 A date for the diary!

23.01.2022 Some of our band members who joined Bravehearts at Mardi Gras 2020

21.01.2022 Flashback Friday: Interview with Jim Webster, about his piping and military experiences. His grandson Steve who plays with COGPB, still plays the pipes gifted to Jim whilst a prisoner in Changi.

21.01.2022 Band returns next Thursday!!! Can’t wait!

14.01.2022 Better sleuths than us have concluded that this was taken on ANZAC Day in Woy Woy sometime after the 1952 Vanguard Standard was released, but before the march to celebrate the electrification of the railway line on 23rd January 1960.

13.01.2022 Graily and Alex ‘exercising their lungs’ socially distant to pay respects to the ANZACs. #lestweforget

11.01.2022 Announcement: Pipe Bands NSW, in an effort to support the community during these difficult times, has passed a motion to ensure that all current NSW members an...d bands can renew their membership for the coming year at zero cost. Specifically, Pipe Bands NSW will be waiving their portion of membership fees as well as paying that of the National (Pipe Bands Australia) portion on behalf of all NSW members. Bands and members still need to complete and return the annual renewal form. NO PAYMENT IS REQUIRED.

11.01.2022 We're taking a break from our Zoom band practice during the school holidays, so it's an excellent chance to practice fingerwork at home.

10.01.2022 It’s official! We will be competing at the Sydney Highland Gathering at Scots College in just over a week. The last time the band hit the contest field was in the late 1990’s... over 20 years. This is the first contest for the reformed band and the start of an exciting future!

10.01.2022 We’ll be holding a public practise tomorrow as we make final preparations for our first competition back! If you’d like to hear us, or support the band, we’ll be at Adcock Park, West Gosford from 5pm and we’d love an audience to play for.

07.01.2022 Sounds like the perfect way to kick off the weekend!

06.01.2022 The first time the pipe corps has been together over two months! Was great to have a tune with our fellow pipers and Ian on bass to keep us together!!! Stuck to the rules, no more than 10, keeping our 1.5m apart and hands so clean the grace notes and birls slid straight off the chanter Looking forward to few more public practises as we develop our competition corps!

04.01.2022 With the cancellation of ANZAC Day commemorations this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pipe Bands Australia is encouraging pipers to play Amazing Grace at... 11am and also creating an online photo gallery of our bands and players on ANZAC Day over more than a century. http://www.pipebandsaustralia.com.au//anzac-day-2020-our-h See more

04.01.2022 Sending out a huge thanks to those who came out for a listen today. We are super excited to play at the Sydney Highland Gathering next Sunday... who is coming along to hear us and all the other bands? It’s going to be a super day. ‘Sydney Highland Gathering: Scots College Bellevue Hill, 11am- 5pm’ (we play at 11:45)

04.01.2022 Netball March in 1962 Grahame Park

03.01.2022 Happy International Bagpipe Day!