Today, I fulfilled a personal request to pipe for the funeral service of a much loved Irish grandfather at Parc Gwyn Crematorium in Narberth, South West Wales. The tunes chosen by the family were Going Home, Minstrel Boy and Amazing Grace.
The Piper in the Shires!
Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! Are you looking to add some bagpipes to your special occasion? Available for all occasions in the fine counties of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Forest of Dean, The South West and South Wales! For a first class piping experience, please get in touch for a competitive quote today!
The sound of the pipes..
What does the sound of the bagpipes evoke for you? Is it a call to adventure, a connection to your heritage, or perhaps something entirely different?
Conquering Glastonbury Tor
Today, on St George's Day, I was invited to Glastonbury Tor to pipe for a surprise wedding proposal! It was one of the most challenging but memorable piping experiences I've ever had. Hopefully there will be some more photos and video of the occasion to come.
Roll out the red carpet!
It was great to return to Manor By The Lake in Cheltenham today for a magnificent Highland wedding this Saturday afternoon!
Spring weddings are here!
The wedding season has started today and I'm at the 12th century church of St Andrew in Bredwardine, Herefordshire, to pipe for my first of many weddings this year! My diary is filling up so if you are looking to add some bagpipes to your special day, please get in touch for a competitive quote!
A Piping Hot Curry Night!
Recently, I was invited to pipe for a Gurkha curry night at The Cornewall Arms in Clodock, Abergavenny. It was certainly a memorable evening of great food, served 'piping' hot and apparently, it's still the talk of the village! Remember, if you would like to spice up your special occasion with some bagpipes, please get in touch!
Learning the bagpipes
Are you interested in learning the pipes and wondering what's involved?
Fab, m'lady!
Thunderbirds were go at the magnificent Foxhill Manor Estate in Broadway, Evesham when I recieved a call to pipe for a 70th birthday party. What a fab experience! Remember, if you are looking to add some bagpipes to your special occasion, please get in touch- no strings attached!
The Victoria Bridge and the River Wye
The Victoria Bridge was built in 1897 to mark Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.
Calming The Storm
This is one of the fantastic paintings in 'The Human One' by Jeremy Thomas. It's part of an exhibition which is currently on display in Hereford Cathedral.
A Wonderful Welsh Wedding in Cardiff
I had a great time piping for the wedding of Romana and Akib at Hensol Castle in Cardiff, South Wales. Lovely weather, amazing venue and as usual, an absolute joy to add something magical to the day. I was also joined by a drummer from Dragon Dholis to add something special!
Magic moments!
If it's a birthday or a special anniversary event, find out how you can add the sound of the Great Highland Bagpipes to make it a unique and memorable occasion that will live on in memory long after the sound of the pipes has faded. Here, I was invited to pipe for the 80th birthday of a former Black Watch soldier in Redditch in 2023. Among the tunes played were 'Black Bear' and 'Highland Laddie' to a delighted gent!