🎶Competition Success 🎶 Congratulations to our youngest member, Jolyon, on an outstanding debut competition performance in the Under 14 category — 1st place in March, Piobaireachd (Ground), 6/8 March & Jig. Also, congratulations to Michael & Bronwyn in Grade 3: • Michael – 1st (Jig), 1st (6/8 March) • Bronwyn – 2nd (Strathspey & Reel)

The Laidlaw Memorial Pipes and Drums

Preserving tradition through music and community
Est. 1962

Patron: Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne | Honorary President: Hugh Laurie CBE

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About the Band

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.

Booking the Band

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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Upcoming Events

16-May-26
Mollington FĂ©te (Community Event)
17-May-26
Jim McGinn Competition - Wyton on the Hill, Huntingdon (Competition)
21-May-26
HMS Hood Commemoration Service - Middleton Cheney (Community Event)
14-Jun-26
Colchester - Pipes in the Park (Competition)
27-Jun-26
Front Row Festival - Fewcott (Other)
06-Sep-26
Chatsworth Country Fair - All England Championships (Competition)
08-Nov-26
(AM) Middleton Cheney Remembrance Parade (Parade)
08-Nov-26
(PM) Brackley Remembrance Parade (Parade)

Meet the Band

Click a photo to read each band member’s pen picture.

Patron and Honorary President

Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne
Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne
Hugh Laurie
Hugh Laurie

Pipe Corps

Richard Jasper (PMaj)
Richard Jasper (PMaj)
Dr Ian Graham (PSgt)
Dr Ian Graham (PSgt)
Dr Andrew Williams
Dr Andrew Williams
Brian MacDonald
Brian MacDonald
Chris McLean
Chris McLean
Michael O'Donnell
Michael O'Donnell
Michelle McNutt
Michelle McNutt
Oliver Stogdon
Oliver Stogdon
Andres Castro-Signoret
Andres Castro-Signoret
Kez Childs
Kez Childs
Bronwyn Heywood
Bronwyn Heywood
Jolyon Uglow
Jolyon Uglow
Scott Morton
Scott Morton
James Thompson
James Thompson
James Gray
James Gray

Drum Corps

Mark McLaughlan (LDmr)
Mark McLaughlan (LDmr)
Tony Marley
Tony Marley
Frazer Rankin
Frazer Rankin
Professor David Kerr CBE
Professor David Kerr CBE
Robbie Harvey
Robbie Harvey
Martha Jasper
Martha Jasper
Steve Sutherland
Steve Sutherland
Kerry Elliot
Kerry Elliot
Richard Harvey
Richard Harvey
Boyd Gilmour
Boyd Gilmour

Admin / Support

Tony Hewitt
Tony Hewitt

Join Us

Whether you're an experienced piper or drummer, or just starting out, we'd love to hear from you.

We welcome players of all abilities and provide support for those working towards competition standard.

We practise 18:30hrs - 22:00hrs on Thursday evenings at the Middleton Cheney Sports and Social Club.

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Contact

If you’d like to book the band or ask a question, please fill in the form below: