Pride of the Birches 2003
A nice summers evening greeted the band at Pride of the Birches annual parade, just ouside Portadown. Always some real top class bands at this parade and this year was no exception. A big band again out with 9 drummers and a full colour party! (miracles never cease). Playing was up to the usual standard with a couple of new tunes being previewed up the backroad. Not entirely sure of the results but according to a reliable source (well a source anyway) we picked up Melody Flute, Drum Corps, Style and Appearance, Colour Party and Best Overall. Brunswick Accordian won Senior Drum Major. I'll add the full results when they appear in the paper next week. Went to the Head of the Road for some light refreshments, no bottles of Tequila this year, and alot of crap was talked. Onto Captain Cooks for a light supper and general annoying of the counter staff who this year recieved a special thank you message for their cooking. No major scandal.