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- 9 Jul 23 - The band played at the ABSA 10 km Fun Run (see our news and gallery)
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23 July 2023 - Ken and Roland played for the annual Delville Wood remembrance day ceremony at the Cenotaph in Durban.
9 July 2023 - It was an early start for the band members who played at the ABSA 10 km fun run. The band were first honoured to play for Ethiopia’s Yalemzerf Yehualaw, who was attempting to break the world record for the women’s 10 km marathon. There hasn’t been feedback to confirm how the race went, but since Yalemzerf is the current world record holder for the the woman’ s 10 km marathon, the attempt appears to have been merely to beat her own time. She won the London marathon in 2022, and based on how quickly she streaked past on the day it must have been a close call. The rest of the ABSA marathon was at a slightly more leisurely pace, and it is always a pleasure to play for the appreciative participants. Well done to the energetic individuals who decided to take part.
22 June 2023 - The band played a tribute at the memorial service for Mike Munro held at the Kloof Country Club. There were many heavy hearts, and playing after the speeches was a challenge for the band members. Mike will be missed.
16 June 2023 - It is with great sadness that we report the death of our Pipe Sergeant, Mike Munro, who passed away following a brief fight with cancer. Mike joined the band in 1968 and has always been an excellent piper and one of the bands most reliable members. He was also an exceptionally skilled craftsman, and made everything from high quality bagpipes to belt buckles and drum attachments. He will be sorely missed.
15 April 2023 - The band played for a M.O.T.H. Remembrance parade at the Flame Lily Park. The band led the procession to the wall of remembrance where the ceremony was held.
16 December 2022 - The band was once again privileged to open the Kloof SPCA Carols by Candlelight. The organisers had pulled out all the stops to create a Christmas Wonderland beneath the trees. Sadly, the heavens opened and gales descended shortly after the band played, bringing an abrupt halt to the show as brave Spanish Dancers were determined to finish their set. The still candlelight night became a scene of chaos. Be sure to look out for the next carols in Dec 2023. The SPCA staff and sponsors go all out to create an incredible atmosphere and spectacle that highlights the best of the Christmas period, and the fact that it is for an excellent cause just adds to the enjoyment.
13 November 2022 - Pipe Major Ken Mustard played at the annual Remembrance Sunday Service at the Cenotaph in Durban. The weather did not cooperate, and well done to Ken who played the lament during the wreath laying to recognise those who paid the ultimate price in service during the Great War and those that have followed.
11 November 2022 - Pipe Major Ken Mustard played at the unveiling of a plaque and memorial wall at the Kloof SPCA to commemorate the handlers and service dogs that have been killed in the line of duty. Wreaths were laid by Laurie Kaplan, Durban Dog Unit, Durban Metro Police, Koevoet and others. Thank you to those who put their lives on the line to keep the residents of Durban safe. Click here to view the Highway Mail Article.
18 September 2022 - Pipe Major Ken Mustard played the lament at the memorial service held at St Cyprians Church for Queen Elizabeth II. It the passing of an era, of a person who devoted life to service, bringing about continuity and stability for her subjects. When the queen visited Durban in 1995, the band was privileged to play during the wreath ceremony laying at the Cenotaph. Aspects of the ceremony descended into disarray when the master of the ceremony turned two pages of the program at once, but fortunately Ken has been attending the ceremony for 20 years and was able to guide the band through to become one of the few aspects of the ceremony that went to plan.
11 September 2022 - “Music from Scotland”, the annual fundraising concert of the KZN Piping and Drumming Society, was held at the Durban Light Infantry Hall in Grayville. The pipe band took part in the fundraiser , together with Durban Caledonian Society Pipe Band and Pietermaritzburg Caledonian Society Pipe Band. The hall was packed with pre-covid level crowds, all relieved that normality is returning. Thank you to everyone who supported.
14 July 2022 - Pipe Major Ken Mustard played at the annual memorial service held at the Cenotaph in Durban to remember those who fell during the Battle of Delville Wood.
10 July 2022 - The band played at one of the attraction points along the route of the ABSA 10km Fun Run in Durban. Well done to all the runners who took part. Playing for such a long duration is taxing on the band members as well, so a big thank you to those who took part.
15 March 2022 - After a 2 year hiatus due to Covid 19, the band has resumed normal practices. Due to access restrictions in place at Lords Ground Military Base, band practices have been moved to the Winston Churchill Shell Hole in Westville. Thank you to the M.O.T.H.S For hosting us.
28 September 2021 - Ken, Mike and Billy played at the memorial service for Corrie Stevens at the Kloof Country Club. Alan drove down from Benoni to attend. It was a very sad day for the band,, and we are grateful of the time that we were able to spend with Corrie and his tremendous contribution to the band. Click here
12 September 2021 - It is with great sadness that we confirm the passing of our leading drummer, Corrie Stevens, shortly before his 87th birthday on 12 September 2021. Corrie was a father figure to pipe band drumming in South Africa, and the learners he inspired and taught now carry on his legacy in pipe bands across South Africa and around the world. He was involved in pipe bands for over 70 years, starting with the Germiston Caledonian Society Pipe Band, and then went on to be the leading drummer for Durban Caledonian Society Pipe Band, Natal Mounted Rifles, 1 Medical Battalion, and Pietermaritzburg Caledonian Pipe Bands. He assumed the role of leading tip of Durban Regiment Pipe Band in 2016. Corrie never let age slow him down, and anyone who was privileged enough to spend time with him would be immersed for hours with fascinating accounts of his latest projects, holidays to places most people dont get to see, learners he taught, his family, famous band members that he knew, and events that he had taken part in. Anyone taught by Corrie would get used to seeing the original hand written “Duthart” scores, and priceless recordings and knowledge acquired over a lifetime. Corrie manufactured a huge array of pipe band related equipment in his spare time, such as drums, sticks, pads, bags, bass sticks, tenor sticks and harnesses. There was no project that was too complicated or not worth trying for Corrie. Corrie was the life and soul of any gathering, and a genuine friend and father figure to everyone in the band. He leaves behind a very big hole, and will be sorely missed. A tribute has been put together and can be viewed by clicking here (.mp4 format).
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