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Drum Major dress time for Antrim is 11.15 a.m.

Well done to the following RSPBANI Drum Majors and band's who were placed at the UK Championships which were held in Stormont on Saturday 16th June:

Drum Majors

Junior
2nd Louis Anderson- Crozier Memorial
4th Louise Smiton - Closkelt 
5th Carys Graham - Upper Crossgare
6th Zara Cupples - Cullybackey

Ballyboley Pipe Band left a drum case and 2 Capes at the Final Tuning Area for Grade 4B at Stormont on Saturday past.

If anyone found them please contact the Branch Office.

 

Please note the playing requirements for grades 3A and 3B for the Antrim and Newtownabbey Regional Championships is Medley selection.

There are two town centre car parks available with over 500 free car parking spaces, opposite the pedestrian entrance to Antrim Castle Gardens.  An overflow car park has been organised at The Junction shopping centre with 2000 spaces.  Double Decker buses will then transfer folk and equipment to the competition venue and will run throughout the day from 8.30am.  Once inside The Junction car park follow the white signs to ‘Coach Drop-off Point’. 

Parking for all those with a disabled badge, including disabled Motorhome users is available within the grounds as well as for band coaches.

There is no overnight parking allowed in Castle Gardens for Motorhomes at the Championships. Parking is available at the dedicated Lough Shore Caravan park (tel.02894464963). It is a leisurely 10-minute walk from the Caravan Park to Antrim Castle Gardens along the river's edge.

Please see attached flyer regarding Augharan Pipe Band's 2018 World Championships Trip.

Please be advised that the closing date for entries to the All Ireland Pipe Band Championships is Saturday 16^th June.