Shirley Pipe Band

Photographic Gallery from the 1990s

The 1990s saw the addition of our No2 uniform, with lighter jackets for when the occasion suited. Our two most memorable bookings of the decade were probably 1995's Massed Pipes and Drums of the World in Edinburgh, and the Lions International Convention in Birmingham in 1998. But there are many other contenders....

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	30th August 1999. Sandwell Festival, Sandwell Mike Hope, Gary Mellor, Dave Showell, James Cadman, Andy King, Keith Park, Simon Hayward, Tamsin Sorroll, John Benney (hidden), Phil Taverner, Cindy Irons, Marcus Jones, Leah Benney, Chris Hughes, Jon Hughes, Dave Mellor, Denis Carter, John Cadman 292Kb - Names also shown when photo viewed
	4th July 1999. Shipston on Stour Jo Mellor, Dave Showell, Chris Hughes, Phillip Taverner, Keith Park, Jon Hughes, John Cadman, Tamsin Elsom, Andy King, James Cadman (in No2 uniform), Cindy Irons, Bill Paton (obscured), Denis Carter, Gary Mellor, Albert Hope, Marcus Jones, Pascha Benney, Allan Baxter, Leah Benney, Simon Hayward, Mike Hope, Dave Mellor, John Benney 169Kb - Names also shown when photo viewed
	4th July 1999. Shipston on Stour From back: James Cadman. Jo Mellor, Leah Benney, Allan Baxter, Pascha Benney (obscured), Gary Mellor, Jon Hughes, Dave Showell, Albert Hope, Simon Hayward, Marcus Jones, Chris Hughes, Dave Mellor (obscured), Keith Park (obscured), Cindy Irons, Bill Paton, Andy King, John Cadman, John Benney 83Kb
	19th June 1999. Sarehole Mill Park, Birmingham Jamie's First Parade: John Cadman, James Cadman 28Kb
	30th June 1998. Lions International Convention, Birmingham Drum Major: John Benney, Pipe Major: Chris Hughes (extreme left) Left file, from back: Leah Benney (side drum, hidden), Grahame Mellor (tenor), Allan Baxter, Albert Hope, Cindy Irons Next file, from back: Andy Hill (side), Keith Park (bass), Tamsin Sorroll (hidden), Denis Carter (hidden), Andy King Next file, from back: Jon Hughes (side), Gary Mellor, Marion Doyle (hidden), Dave Mellor Right file, from back: John Sallis (tenor), Mike Hope, Bill Paton, John Cadman 70Kb
	20th September 1998. Chichester Drummers: John Benney, Keith Park, Leah Benney, Pascha Benney, Jon Hughes, Joanne Mellor, Simon Hayward Sporting new Polo Shirts, silly hats, and an occasional wig. 79Kb
	20th December 1997. Hobs Moat, Solihull Drummers: Andy Hill, Grahame Mellor, Jon Hughes (hidden), Pascha Benney, Simon Hayward, Joanne Mellor (through bass drum) 45Kb
	20th December 1997. Hobs Moat, Solihull Jon Hughes, John Cadman, John Benney, Cindy Irons, Andy King (hiding), Joanne Mellor, Marion Doyle, Simon Hayward, Gary Mellor, Denis Carter, Andy Hill, Grahame Mellor, Chris Hughes, Pascha Benney, Dave Mellor, Allan Baxter 72Kb
	27th July 1997. Birmingham Highland Gathering We have always attracted family members, but this is ridiculous! Tamsin Sorroll, Pascha Benney, John Benney, Jared Benney, Chris Hughes, Jon Hughes, Leah Benney John Benney is married to the sister of Jon and Chris Hughes. Tamsin, Pascha, Leah and Jared are John's children 45Kb (and many, many more Kg!)
	21st September 1997. Massed Bands Tattoo, Rye Festival, Sussex Massed band for Marie Curie. Our Drum Major, John Benney, is on the extreme left. Our members are in the two next files, in red tunics. A total of 6 pipe bands make up this photograph, while six military bands joined in for a memorable finale selection. 41Kb
	21st September 1997. Massed Bands Tattoo, Rye Festival, Sussex A rare event - Robert Scotland in his complete uniform, and with instrument! 76Kb
	February 1996. Visit to Weisbaden in Germany to our friends die Lustiche Schotte Dave Mellor, Sandie, Andy King, Remo, John Cadman 34Kb
	23rd June 1996. Birmingham Gathering, Cannon Hill Park Demonstration by Shirley Pipe Band: John Benney, Chris Hughes, Dave Mellor, Andy King, Albert Hope, John Cadman, Mike Hope, Allan Baxter, Keith MacKenzie, Bill Paton, Jon Hughes, Martin Mackenzie, Aristos Chrysanthou, John Sallis, Andy Fitzpatrick 92Kb
	23rd June 1996. Birmingham Gathering, Cannon Hill Park Pipers on left: Martin MacKenzie(?), Bill Paton, Allan Baxter Drummers: John Sallis, Andy Fitzpatrick, Aristos Chrysanthou, Simon Hayward (Bass), Jon Hughes, Jo Mellor, Andy Hill Pipers on right: Chris Hughes, Dave Mellor, Albert Hope, Mike Hope 110Kb
	23rd June 1996. Birmingham Gathering, Cannon Hill Park Drum Major contest: John Benney 35Kb
	20th August 1995. Massed Pipes and Drums of the World, Princes Street, Edinburgh Massed band for Marie Curie. This is block K13 and we are in the red tunics on the near side. There were 22 such blocks, an estimated total of 3,500 players. A day we will all remember for the rest of our lives. 68Kb
	15th July 1995. Shirley Carnival, Solihull Left file: John Fear, Joanne Mellor, Allan Baxter, Rowena Doran, Albert Hope, Martin MacKenzie Next file: Andy Cross, Paul Webb (Bass), Michelle Cross, Cindy Irons, Marion Doyle, Andy King Next file: Rosemarie Minton, Clive Innes, Dennis Carter, Ian Cross, John Cadman, John Benney (Drum Major) Right file: Grahame Mellor, Gary Mellor, Keith MacKenzie, Bill Paton, Dave Mellor 56Kb
	June 1995. Relaxing at Rushock Jimmy Hunter, Jon Hughes, John Sallis, Martin Mackenzie, Andy Cross, Ian Cross 73Kb
	June 1995. VE Day Commemoration, Solihull Andy Cross, Keith MacKenzie, Denis Carter, Chris Hughes, Marion Doyle, Albert Hope, Sarah Black, John Benney, Jim Galeford (Bass), Jo Mellor, Michelle Cross, John Cadman, John Sallis, Bill Paton, Ian Cross, Andy Hill, John Fear, Grahame Mellor, Martin MacKenzie 89Kb
	1994. Shirley Scout Group - 25 Years Anniversary of New Headquarters Andy Cross, John Fear, Andy Fitzpatrick, Mike Hope, Rowena Doran, Michelle Cross, Jon Hughes, Simon Hayward, Ian Cross, Dave Mellor, Rosemarie Minton, Grahame Mellor, John Sallis, Andy Hill, Bill Paton, Jim Galeford, Clive Innes, Paul Webb, John Cadman, Jo Mellor, John Benney, Sarah Black, Chris Hughes, Denis Carter, Albert Hope, Allan Baxter, Marion Doyle, Keith MacKenzie, Cindy Irons, Martin MacKenzie, Jimmy Hunter 199Kb - Names also shown when photo viewed
	1993. Asian Wedding in Handsworth, Birmingham Jon Hughes, Kevin Minton, Paul Webb, Andy King, John Fear, Bill Paton, Jim Galeford, Rowena Doran, John Sallis, Chris Hughes, Simon Hayward, Dennis Carter, Dave Mellor, Allan Baxter 55Kb
	1993. Asian Wedding in Wolverhampton Chris Hughes, John Cadman, Gary Mellor, Michelle Cross, Joanne Mellor, Keith MacKenzie, Dave Mellor, Jon Hughes, Mike Hope, John Sallis, Andy Hill 33Kb
	1993. Asian Wedding in Smethwick, Birmingham Andy Cross, Joanne Mellor, Gary Mellor, Jon Hughes, Andy King, Chris Hughes, Michelle Cross, Mike Hope, John Cadman, Bill Paton, Dave Mellor 26Kb
	1992. Tenor Drummers: Joanne Mellor, Grahame Mellor,... 18Kb
	1991? Armistice Day, Shirley, Solihull Tuning up before the parade. 30Kb
	1991 Centenary Square, Birmingham Massed Bands, Shirley Pipe Band on left, Symphony Hall in the background 68Kb
	1991 Centenary Square, Birmingham Massed Bands, Shirley Pipe Band on right 119Kb
	1991 Centenary Square, Birmingham Solo display by Shirley Pipe Band 119Kb
	February 1990. Town Hall, Main-Taunus-Kreis, Germany Gary Mellor with his infamous "Garfield" pipe bag 16Kb
	February 1990. Fancy Dress Ball, Wallau, Germany Dave Mellor, Jimmy Hunter, Jim Galeford, Pauline Carter, John Fear, Andy Hill 26Kb
	February 1990. Party, Wallau, Germany Chris Hughes, Martin MacKenzie, Allan Baxter, Andy Hill, Jim Galeford, Pauline Carter 180Kb
	1990. Shirley Carnival, Solihull Back row: Andy Hill, Grahame Mellor, John Dalman, Dennis Carter, Allan Baxter, Gary Mellor, Chris Hughes, Dave Mellor, Chris Jervis, Andy King, Andy Cross, Mike Hope, Kevin Minton, Keith MacKenzie Front row: Joanne Mellor, Emma Carter, Pauline Carter, Jon Hughes, Paul Webb, Jim Galeford, Michelle Cross, John Fear, Albert Hope, Martin MacKenzie 54Kb
	April 1990. St George's Day, Shirley Andy Cross and daughter Michelle 184Kb
	May 1990. Lord Mayor's Show, Birmingham Joanne Mellor and Jenny Wade 20Kb