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Congratulations to all our prize winners at the British Pipe Band and Drum Championships in Paisley today.

The inaugural Belfast Summer School of Traditional Music takes place on the 31st of July to the 4th of August, 2017, in venues around the Cathedral Quarter. Bagpipes and Bagpipe Snare Drumming are included in the programme, the invited tutors are Allan McDonald and Steven McWhirter who will be hosting masterclasses and performances.

To sign up for the masterclasses and for further information please visit the Belfast Summer School of Traditional Music website which can be accessed by clicking here.

Please note that classes are limited to 10 pupils per class.

Michael Brown, a member of Bleary and District Pipe Band is raising money for Cool FM's Cash for Kids Charity. On the 3rd of June, Michael plans to cycle to the Mid Ulster Pipe Band Championships in Cookstown to raise money for the Charity from his home in Coleraine, a distance of 41.1 miles.

Michael has set up a page on the Cool FM's Cash for Kids website to accept donations online, which can be accessed by clicking here, or you can personally donate to the Charity through Michael. 

Photos from the Ards and North Down Championships can be viewed by clicking here.

Photo credits, Brian Hasson Jnr.

Please see attached results of the Ards and North Down Championships 2017.

Drum Major dress time at the Ards and North Down Championships is 11.00 am.