MEMBERS of Warrington Pipe Band are preparing to take part in the town’s celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
They will be taking part in performances around the town – as well as local parades and events which they support each year.
The band is almost 100 years old and is thriving – they have recently had an influx of new juvenile members.
But success has also brought problems. The band is 100 per cent self funded and aims to provide members with full equipment and uniforms. The cost of kitting out a member in uniform is well over £600 and combine this with the equipment they require it is easily over £1200 per member.
All this is putting a financial burden on the band and with young people “growing up quickly” they have to replace uniforms as well as buy new ones.
So they are looking for support to help a new generation of youngsters to join the band, learn new skills and represent the town proudly.
The bands Go Fund Me page is at https://www.gofundme.com/f/warrington-pipe-band-equipment-fundraiser?sharetype=teams&member=3588930&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&rcid=53a7faf7193249498715962940ad0288
Pipe band gear up for VE Day celebrations
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