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Feb 9, 20212 min read
Gandy Foundation Charity Fund-raising success
The Bruce Gandy Bagpiping Development Society [associated with the Bruce Gandy Foundation, a registered charity] February 2021 online...
Feb 5, 20211 min read
Summer Games Update
You may be aware that to now the games committees of the Glengarry Highland Games (I think better known to pipers and drummers as...
Feb 4, 20212 min read
Good Morning!
Thanks to the over 100 members of the PPBSO who Zoomed in to last Saturday’s annual general meeting of the PPBSO. I’ll take that as a...
Jan 30, 20211 min read
PPBSO AGM Election Results
The PPBSO held its 2020 AGM this afternoon, and we’re proud to announce the election results: President: Michael Grey (2 years)...
Dec 27, 20203 min read
Member Update – December 2020
I hope that the holiday season is treating everyone well, and that all of you are safe and healthy. I have several exciting updates from...
Aug 7, 20201 min read
Piping Live! 2020
Join Piping Live! on Saturday 8th August for The Silver Chanter with 6 top pipers playing MacCrimmon Piobaireachd. Then from Monday 10th...
Jul 25, 20201 min read
Online Amateur Video Submission Deadline
Just a reminder that the registration and video submission deadline for our 3rd online amateur contest is tomorrow night! That’s Sunday,...
Jul 5, 20201 min read
Upcoming The PPBSO In Conversion … Events
We have three upcoming The PPBSO In Conversation … events that you’re sure to want to attend! On Saturday, July 11th join PPBSO Music...
Jul 1, 20201 min read
Online Contest Series
The PPBSO is happy to announce four additional online contests to round out our summer series. The contests will be in the same format as...
Jun 14, 20201 min read
Online Contest Reminder and First Videos from In Conversation with…
A quick reminder that the entries for the first PPBSO online contest are due today! Please refer to the instructions at...
Jun 2, 20201 min read
Registration open for first online contest
Registration has now opened for our online contest! You can find all the contest details at https://ppbso.org/2020-online-contest-series.
May 31, 20203 min read
PPBSO Announces Online Competitions and Webinars
Since the unfortunate cancellation of our summer season, the Board of Directors, the Music Committee, and some member volunteers have...
Apr 22, 20201 min read
Maxville 2020 Cancelled
The Glengarry Highland Games committee has taken the incredibly difficult decision to cancel the games for 2020 (the full statement can...
Apr 17, 20201 min read
Almonte Highland Games – Cancelled
The North Lanark Highland Games have cancelled the Almonte games due to the uncertainty of the impact of COVID-19 on their event in 2020.
Apr 15, 20201 min read
Cambridge Scottish Festival Cancelled
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and circumstances beyond their control, the Cambridge Scottish Festival has regretfully announced the...
Apr 12, 20206 min read
Membership Update
To say that these are unprecedented times is an understatement. On the second Saturday of each month, the PPBSO Board of Directors meets....
Apr 7, 20201 min read
Kingsville and Kincardine – Cancelled
We sadly must report that both the Kingsville Highland Games and the Kincardine Scottish Festival have been cancelled for 2020. Our...
Apr 1, 20201 min read
Georgetown Highland Games – Cancelled
Due to the continuing COVID-19 situation, the Georgetown Highland Games has been cancelled for 2020. Refunds will be issued to all...
Mar 30, 20201 min read
Embro Highland Games – Cancelled
Unfortunately the Embro Highland Games scheduled for July 1st have been cancelled for 2020 due to concerns around the COVID-19 virus. All...
Mar 29, 20201 min read
Updated: Additional Postponements and Cancellations due to COVID-19
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve both locally and globally, the PPBSO is working closely with our highland games partners to...
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