Venue for Nationals - Bruce Pulman Park

Competition Time

The team competing in the Medley
Mass bands at the end of 2 long days
Assembling of the mass bands

A quick warm-up before the Street March
On the start line - Ladies & Gentlemen start your engines
Just rounded the first corner into the main straight without an incident - I'm sure the large crowd gathered will be impressed.
Second event of the day the Set - Beautiful setting in a natural amphitheatre at Bruce Pulman Park

A mighty fine looking group

Life at the Nationals

Hmmm - I would like a Hot cross bun & chicken / tomatoe soup for my starter please!!!

Party Time - Is this a competition to see how many you can fit in a a 6x4 kitchen? WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Hmm - WATCH OUT CALLUM LEW IS FALLING

Is this really little red riding hood?

Admit it Cam-illa you love being fussed over

A new band member called Cam-illa
Pete warns not to look under ones bed
Michelle you dont have to look at the camera the picture speaks for itself

Wendy this is Easy

Peter is this what happens in retirement

The Team Warming Up for the Nationals

Just a get together of a few of the band members as a final rehearsal before the nationals in Auckland

Youth Summer School

This year we provided 5 of our inspiring young pipers ranging in age from 12-18 the opportunity to attend Summer School in Christchurch.

Summer School is an environment where for 5 day's they were able to immerse themselves in their music being taut by some of the best tutors from New Zealand & aboard.

These education programmes are brilliant -

• The kids are socialising with like minded people - often creating new friends for life


• Inspired by their tutors talents


• Lights the fire in their bellies - re installs any lost enthusiasm


• Sharpens their skills

Bringing new talent through is imperative & we at the Pipes & Drums of Horowhenua have always recognised this.