Practice Details and Locations:

The band (in keeping with almost every other pipe band in the RSPBA) operates an open-house policy with regard to its band practices. There is always the chance that a "natural" could walk in the door and prove a life-long asset to us. We, of course, would hope to prove fun and a pleasure to anyone interested in becoming involved at any level by joining, whether as a player or simply a supporter.

Bottom line? If you are interested pop along and say hello - the door is always open!

Please note that during "The Season" quite often the Sunday practice will be replaced by a contest or engagement on the Saturday before. To prevent any disappointment or wasted journeys we would therefore ask that you get in touch with one of the Band Contacts before you set out to visit us on a Sunday. You can inspect the published band calendar here.

Location:

The band's new regular practice location is
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY


Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has graciously granted the band the use of some facilities at its Clifton Campus. From January 2008 the band is now able to use the facilities for practice on Sundays and also on Wednesday evenings. The two corps will use the Sunday slot for full band practice together, either in the George Eliot Building or next door in the Dance Studio in the Gym (leave the GE Bldg main entrance, turn right and walk straight ahead). Wednesday evenings are principally used by the drum corps but the pipers (both learner and contest) often join in for extra blowing time!
It is understood that the band falls under the extra-curricular activities of the University and practices shall, of course, be open to any student or staff member wishing to pop along to see what is available (this is in keeping with the band's standard practice policy anyway).

Special Notice:

Wednesday practices are suspended at present
(we are all recovering from the contest season!)
Expect restart mid-October.

Day/Time:

Wednesday evenings:
7.00pm - 7.30pm (learners),
7.30pm - 9.30pm (contest band)

Sundays: 10am - 2pm (mainly contest band)

NB: Learners are welcome (indeed encouraged) to remain during the contest practices.

Maps/Directions:

Please click on the following links to help you find the new practices:

NTU Campuses - Clifton Campus is in the bottom left of the map.
Clifton Campus Map - 3D map of the area.
Campus Directions page on the NTU website
Multimap Route Planner - remember, the CLIFTON Campus (NG11 8NS)!

When you enter the campus come to the Main Reception at the George Eliot Building and ask for directions at the security desk to our rooms. If we are not in the George Eliot Bldg we may be in the Dance Studio in the Gymnasia building next door - follow your ears! We have found that the gate on the South Entrance to the campus is usually locked on Sundays - aim to use the North entrance instead and come all the way round the back to turn in towards the GE Building and Gym area.

NOTE: Nottingham TRENT University, NOT Nottingham University - they are completely different institutions!

   

During our recent lack of permanent practice venue the normal Wednesday evening Pad and Chanter practices were held by kind permission at the Beeston Ex-Servicemen's Victory Club (corner of Station Road and Nether Street). The band would like to express their thanks to the Victory Club for their hospitality and their perseverance with our disruptions to their other clubs over the last few months. Many band members have joined the club as full members and will no doubt continue to favour the excellent (and cheap) bar facilities well into the future!

Beeston Ex-Servicemens Victory Club   Beeston Ex-Servicemens Victory Club   (Click the thumbnails to enlarge)

Beeston Ex-Servicemen's Victory Club,
75, Station Road,
Beeston,
NOTTINGHAM,
NG9 2AW                (there are route planners on the Links Page)
Tel: 0115 916 2003