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Pipe Major Announces his Retirement.

Pipe Major Tam Anderson has announced he will retire from the position he took on in 1972. The band are now looking to recruit a “young and enthusiastic player” who will take the band forward. The story has recently appeared … Continue reading

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Hat Trick of Wins

Having just missed a place in the prize list at the Scottish Championships in Dumbarton, Wallacestone have gone on to pick up three first places with the drum corps coming out on top at the last two contests. Following their … Continue reading

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Local Events

Over the coming summer months the band will be taking part in various activities in the local community. This will include Laurieston School Fun Day on Sunday 29th May, Grangemouth Gala Day on Saturday 18th June and the Free Colliers … Continue reading

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Back from China

The band has recently returned from a successful visit to China where they were invited to play at the 70th birthday celebrations of ex-pat businessman Nick Watson. The band received a tremendous reception at the party, which also featured musicians … Continue reading

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New leading drummer

Sadly at the end of the competing season, Leading Drummer Allan Lindsay decided to stand down from his post due to work commitments. Allan hopes to continue playing with the band when he can and has been replaced by Fraser … Continue reading

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