Anyone taking a stroll around our beautiful harbour on Tuesday morning would have been surprised to come upon a pipe band playing. Kiama Pipe Band was joined by members of the Shoalhaven City Pipes and Drums in a performance for the Homestead of Hope Christmas Party function being held in the Kiama Scout Hall.

The Kiama Pipe Band. Source: Kiama Pipe Band.

Band secretary and piper John Kenny said, “We always enjoy playing at this Homestead of Hope function to show our support for the wonderful work of this local charity which is dedicated to providing care for the disadvantaged, lonely or homeless members of the community.”

Mary Spillane, on behalf of the charity, thanked the band for its support. “This is the second year running that the band has put on a performance for us and we appreciate it very much.”

“This has been a very busy year for the Kiama Pipe Band. As well as playing at events such as the Berry Celtic Festival, and the Kiama by the Sea Folk Festival, we also played at a number of Kiama Rotary Club events,” said John. 

"Kiama Rotary Club is our biggest single sponsor," he added. “Of course we always provide our services for more solemn occasions during the year such as ANZAC events.”

The Kiama Pipe Band’s last event for the year is at the recently revived Gerringong Christmas Parade due to be held on Saturday 21 December. After that, they will be back again practicing hard from mid January, so if anyone is interested in learning the pipes or drums they would love to hear from you. 

The Kiama Pipe Band offers free tuition to anyone young or old who would like to become involved and they are also open to individuals or groups who would like to book the band.

Contact details: John Kenny Mob. 0434 989 253