By Jeremy Sollars
WARWICK Thistle is Warwick’s oldest pipe band, having brought the stirring sounds of the bagpipes and drums to this region – with its strong Caledonian heritage – for more than 90 years.
Spokesman Alexander Manfield said the band was “well recognised in the community”, performing at a wide range of ceremonial and community performances throughout the year.
“Life member of Warwick Thistle Pipe Band, Doug Cutmore, has a badge he was issued when he joined the band, in the early 1960s,” Mr Manfield told the Free Times.
“The current committee of the band saw the potential for our supporters to wear a replica of this important artefact from the band’s early history.
“So we have badges made by a company in Brisbane, which we are now including on our tartan tie in the band uniform.”
Mr Manfield said the pipe band had recently received a grant from the Southern Downs Regional Council and would shortly be presenting a badge to Mayor Tracy Dobie as a token of gratitude.
“We hope that she wears it to as many community events as possible,“ he said.
“With many people already having a badge from us, it has been really wonderful seeing them worn to our performances already.“
For members of the public who wish to wear one of these beautiful badges, they are for sale from the band at all the gigs they perform for just $10, or make contact via their Facebook page or call Liz on 0427 276 640.
