We started and ended the decade with trips to Germany to participate in carnivals in and around Mainz, while continuing our visits to France and Belgium.
| August 1989. Fete, Tiddington, Stratford-upon-Avon Standing: Pete Taylor, Keith MacKenzie, Gary Mellor, John Henderson Dick, Chris Hughes (Pipe Major), Allan Baxter, Stewart Hunter (Drum Major), Dave Mellor, Kevin Minton, Andy Hill, Jon Hughes (Leading Drummer), Mike Hope Kneeling: Emma Carter, Jimmy Hunter, Paul Webb, Jim Galeford (Bass), Denis Carter, Albert Hope, Joanne Mellor, Pauline Carter 297Kb
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| July 1989. Marriage Proposal, The Pavilions, Birmingham Band: Kevin Minton (off picture), Dave Mellor, Joanne Mellor, Jim Galeford (Bass), Andy Hill, John Fear Happy couple: Derek Mills, with fiancée Gerry Catt (subsequently married with four children) 28Kb
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| May 1989. Centenary Lord Mayor's Parade, Birmingham - Drum Major: Stuart Hunter (with piper Jim Hunter on phone behind) 150Kb
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| 1988? Fete, Knowle, Solihull Drum Major: Albert Hope (others indistinct) 46Kb
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| 1988? Fete, Knowle, Solihull Tenor Drummers: Paul Webb, Grahame Mellor, Pauline Carter, Jim Galeford 35Kb
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| July 1987. Pipe Major / Minor Jimmy Hunter and Chris Hughes (Pipe Major) 173Kb
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| August 1987. Henley Carnival, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire Mike Hope, Albert Hope, John Ross, Chris Jervis 36Kb
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| August 1987. Henley Carnival, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire
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| August 1986. Essoyes, France Marching onto stage at Champagne Festival Left file: Chris Hughes, Albert Hope, Chris Jervis,... Right file:Dave Mellor,.... 47Kb
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| September 1986. Swanhurst Park, Birmingham Standing: Chris Hughes, George Sands, John Ross, Jon Hughes, Andy King, Mel Bradley, Andy Hill, Keith MacKenzie, Martin MacKenzie, Dave Mellor, Pete Taylor Kneeling: Albert Hope, Tony Fitzgerald, Denis Carter, Jimmy Hunter, Robert Sands, Jim Galeford, Neil Collins, Andy Cross 353Kb
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| August 1983. Soiron, Belgium Drum Salute: Jon Hughes, Andy Hill, Andy Cross To rear: Ron Jervis, Mike Hope, John Henderson Dick, Chris Hughes 380Kb
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| June 1982. Auxerre, France Enjoying a break: Neville Cross (our founder) and Richard Court 261Kb
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| June 1982. Auxerre, France Under a giant hairdrier? Jim Galeford, Mike Hope, Neil Collins(if it was a hairdrier, it seems to have worked for Mike and Neil. Shame about Jim!) 191Kb
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| June 1982. Auxerre, France Performing with our dancers 190Kb
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| August 1981? Soiron, Belgium Band on lawn outside Chateau, Terroir de Soiron 55Kb
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| March 1981 Mainz, Germany During parade in Mainz: Mary Stewart (dancer), Martin Hope (side drummer), Colin Poole (bass drummer) 55Kb
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| March 1981 Mainz, Germany During parade in Weisbaden: Ron Jervis (Drum Major) encounters Catwoman 104Kb
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| March 1981 Mainz, Germany During parade in Weisbaden: 175Kb
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| March 1981 Mainz, Germany Having his face painted: Pat (Paddy) Martin 142Kb
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| March 1981 Mainz, Germany At the ball: Lorna Martin and John Maybury 113Kb
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| August 1980 Ragley Hall The Circle 120Kb
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| August 1980 Ragley Hall Figure of Eight (crossover) Pipe Sergeant's File (from front): Richard Court, Dave Mellor, Mike Hope, Neville Cross, Ron Wheelan, Martin Hope, Andy Cross Pipe Major's File (from front): Chris Hughes, Martin Hewins, John Dick / Hederson, Pat Martin, Pete Taylor, John Fear, ? Bass (back to camera): Steve Catch, Tenor (far side): Jim Galeford 146Kb
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