The Laidlaw Memorial Pipes and Drums
Preserving tradition through music and community
Est. 1962
Patron: Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne | Honorary President: Hugh Laurie CBE
Preserving tradition through music and community
Est. 1962
Patron: Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne | Honorary President: Hugh Laurie CBE
Our pipe band brings together musicians from Banbury and beyond. We perform at public events, competitions, and parades, proudly representing our Scottish heritage.
We wear the Royal Stewart tartan in tribute to both John and Daniel Laidlaw VC, who wore the same tartan during their military service. See the History section for more details.
The Laidlaw Memorial Pipe Band is available for a variety of events including weddings, parades, civic ceremonies, memorial services, corporate functions, festivals and more.
We offer flexible performance options to suit your occasion — you can book the Full Band, a Mini Band for smaller events, or individual pipers for solos and ceremonial duties.
To discuss your event and check availability, please get in touch with us.
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We are a self-supporting community pipe band who rely entirely on donations, engagement fees, and the goodwill of our supporters to keep going. Every penny we receive goes straight back into the band, helping us preserve our musical heritage and inspire the next generation of pipers and drummers.
Your donation helps us:
Every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference – thank you for helping us keep the music playing.
Whether you're an experienced piper or drummer, or just starting out, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch to join a rehearsal or learn more.
We practice 18:30hrs - 22:00hrs on Thursday evenings at the Middleton Cheney Sports and Social Club.
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