Thurso Pipe Band bangs the drum for funds
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Thurso Pipe Band (TPB) undertook a huge fundraising project for upgrading its uniforms and equipment and sent out a big thank you to the funders.
Like many clubs, Covid-19 had a huge impact on TPB and it lost a great deal of income by not performing in the summer.
It was also a blow not playing as the band had been practicing hard before lockdown and members were looking forward to new recruits joining them on parade.
David Flear helped with the funding process and TPB sent out a debt of gratitude to the funding organisations which include Caithness and North Sutherland Fund, SSE Strathy North wind farm, Stroupster Community Fund, Rotary Club of Thurso and Dounreay Employees charitable fund.
Pipe major Robbie Campbell said: "We are very grateful to receive this funding in these tough and challenging times. Due to COVID-19 the band has not been able to perform and generate any income.
"This funding was much needed to kit out new members that joined the band last year. We are very hopeful to able to perform throughout the community next year."
It was announced that all equipment and uniforms have now been ordered.
Although the band has not been parading or practicing it has still been busy during the pandemic – donating to the local food bank, carrying out the loo roll challenge, as well has holding virtual meetings and quizzes
On a much sadder note, one of TPB's long time supporters, Ian Wares, sadly passed away.
A TPB spokesperson said: "Ian collected for the band for many years and was a much loved member who will be greatly missed. Saturday night street parades won’t be the same without Ian keeping an eye on us."
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