{"id":17308,"date":"2019-04-30T11:41:17","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T10:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=17308"},"modified":"2019-04-30T11:41:38","modified_gmt":"2019-04-30T10:41:38","slug":"ards-and-north-down-pipe-band-and-drum-major-championships-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2019\/04\/ards-and-north-down-pipe-band-and-drum-major-championships-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Ards and North Down Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4>The Ards and North Down Pipe Band and Drum Major\nChampionships will take place on Saturday 11 May 2019 at Newtownards Airport,\nfrom 11am \u2013 5pm.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Pipe-Band-and-Drum-Major-Championships-1024x554.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17310\" width=\"512\" height=\"277\"\/><figcaption>Ian Burrows (Project Manager at the Northern Ireland branch of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association) pictured at Newtownards Airport with Scrabo Tower in the background. Picture: Paul Moane<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ards and North Down Borough Council, in association\nwith the Northern Ireland branch of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association,\nwill host what will be a superb day out for the whole family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come along and see the world\u2019s best Pipe Band and\nDrum Majors in action together with more than 1,000 musicians in 35 pipe bands\ncontesting this year\u2019s Ards and North Down Pipe Band and Drum Major\nChampionships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There will be\nplenty to do for the whole family with face painting, children&#8217;s highland games,\nfood stalls and a mini funfair* (*minimal charge applies). Plus, there will be\na colourful display of talent in the&nbsp;Highland Dancing competition!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It promises to be a day of music, colour and\npageantry that will culminate in a spectacular Grand Finale March Past and Salute\nto the Chieftain, before the presentation of prizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could even make a\nweekend of it and explore the area in and around Newtownards. Go shopping in\nthe town centre which is filled with lovely gift shops, boutique shops and cosy\ncafes \u2013 perfect for those who love to shop or simply browse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe even make use of\nthe fantastic facilities at the newly opened&nbsp;Ards Blair Mayne Leisure and\nWellbeing Complex&nbsp;where those tired feet would definitely enjoy a trip to\nthe relaxing surroundings of the spa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just outside the town\ncentre, Mount Stewart&nbsp;is a beautiful spot to take a walk or enjoy a picnic\nwhile the view from Scrabo Tower is simply breathtaking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, visitardsandnorthdown.com\/pipebands\nor rspbani.org, or call 028 9127 0069.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ards and North Down Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships will take place on Saturday 11 May 2019 at Newtownards Airport, from 11am \u2013 5pm. 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