3 of our pipers competed solo this afternoon at the Highland Gathering at Harpenden.Congratulations to Piper Lachlan McDonald for getting 3rd in the Piobaireachd and 3rd in the March. Also to our Pipe Major, Gareth Utting, for getting 1st in the Piobaireachd, 2nd in the March and 2nd in the Strathspey and Reel.Well done to our … Continue reading Harpenden Lions Club Highland Gathering 2014

The Stow Caledonian Pipe Band welcomes new members, no experience or musical knowledge required. We are looking to expand our drum corps so if you would like to learn either the snare, tenor or bass, and even the bagpipes, please do not hesitate to contact us. We practice at Wingrove Hall, Beech Hall Road, Chingford, … Continue reading Are you interested in joining?

The Stow Caledonian Pipe Band competed in the Colchester competition on the weekend. We came 6th, winning the Festival of Scotland Shield- the bands first ever award in the 3 years it has been going which is a great achievement.A massive well done to all the players in the band who gave it their all with the … Continue reading Scotland in Colchester Competition

Yesterday, The Stow Caledonian Pipe Band competed in the full band competition at Broxbourne and were placed 5th out of 7. A massive well done to everyone for their combined effort in achieving this good result.Congratulations to our Pipe Major for getting two 2nds in the solos and to our Snare Drummer Sarah for getting 1st place in the Juvenile March. … Continue reading Jim McGinn Memorial Full Band Competition

Today the band played for the St George's Day parade from Chingford Plain to St Peter and St Paul's Church. We led the procession, formed of several scout groups from the area, to their Church service.  

Today, The Stow Caledonian Pipe Band entered a quartet in the Quartet Competition at Broxbourne. The Pipe Major would like to say a massive well done to the three other pipers in the quartet who gave their all and have improved so much in the last year. The quartet came 8th out of 20.Another big … Continue reading Quartet Competition

Tonight the band played at Walthamstow Social Club for Burns Night. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening with the fantastic entertainment from other acts and the lovely Haggis meal.                  

Yesterday morning the band played at Stratford for their Christmas market. We enjoyed entertaining the local shoppers and were delighted with the audience's response to our presence. We would like to thank the food market stalls that provided us with a range of cultural cuisine which we thoroughly appreciated especially in the cold weather. In the … Continue reading Stratford Christmas Market and Highams Park Winter Fayre

Today the band led the parade for Remembrance Sunday at Walthamstow. Once we arrived at the town hall, a service took place in remembrance for those who have lost their lives fighting in previous and current wars. People from all areas of the community were gathered for this significant day and we were privileged to have … Continue reading Remembrance Sunday 2013