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Arbroath RBL

     Not much information from these lads as usual, but I hear that there are to be some changes made for season 2006.  As with virtually all bands, they seem to be going through a sticky period with rumours flying about Pipers and Drummers hitting the "revolving door". Isn't it amazing that every year, just when the season is over, the bands hit the "doldrums" and don't have enough the keep their minds active.

     Easy answer................Everyone take a hand in teaching the "new faces".

     Take a look at this recent photo from 2004. Certainly the band has suffered because of the departure of teenagers to colleges and universities, but this is bound to happen on regular basis. The majority will return to where they were happiest.

     NB. It won't be all that long before the Phillips', Bruces, Peters, Hamiltons, etc. all start to head back from everywhere.

Pipe Major Ryan Kennedy is at the helm with Scott Phillips at his elbow.