A brief History of the St Andrews Pipe Band

The band was formed initially as  'The St Andrews Pipers' which consisted of 5 pipers.

The current band was created in the early part of 2006 to follow a vision of David Pickworth to create great pipe music for all, in a fun and friendly way; not high pressure competition, but a band that could produce a decent sound and that had fun!

An established committee meets regularly and is presided over by Raymond R. Brown, whose fundraising activities have allowed the band to purchase uniforms and embellishments and whose support is invaluable.

Home of the Band

Home for practice on a Monday night (1830 - 2100) is the Priory Centre, an extension of 'The Priory Church of St Andrew the Apostle', Hamble, which is a most splendid location and gives the band its name!

The choice of tartan is the Earl of St Andrew and the cap badge is the official Armorial Bearings of the Royal and Ancient Burgh of St Andrews.

Dum Spiro Spero

The Motto has the meaning ‘While there is life there is hope’ or more loosely, 'Never give up’. This has been a very appropriate motto for the band over its formative years!

Currently the band consists of approximately 20 members across a variety of ages ranging from 9 to 71, all of differing ability but none lacking the enthusiasm that matches the vision and keeps them coming out each Monday to master their instruments whilst having fun.

The Pompey Paras

There are a number of military connections from within the band.......tbc