Germany
On the 3rd weekend in May, the band travelled over to Springe in the state of Lower Saxony, Germany, to perform in a concert with the Spiellmanns und Hornerkorps Springe. The weekend was an astounding success with some members of the band staying with German families and everybody having a weekend full of fun. The weekend started with a rehearsel in the woods near the Deister hills which was followed by enough food to feed a small country! On Saturday we started off the day with a reception by the Mayor of Springe who presented all of the band with Springe town pins. After a tour of the town we headed to the Marketplace to perform as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of a national disabled charity. The evening saw yet another party in the woods, this time on the other side of the hills, which included many musical displays and some very interesting songs! After a small farewell party we all headed to Hameln (Hamlin) to view the Pied Piper story before heading back to England. Both bands thoroughly enjoyed themselves and we all look forward to welcoming the Germans over here in London in October
Royal British Legion
The band has been accepted as a Royal British Legion Affiliated Band. It is hoped that this connection will help all parties concerned and help to keep the band going for many years to come.
St Patrick's
The evening was a great success, with the Georgian Singers proving they really did have a very wide and varied repatoire! We will begin planning next year's party and we look forward to seeing every one there again.
ITV/Aralon Filming
In between our usual engagements, the band have been busy filming with Aralon TV, a large production company, for a new show for ITV. The show is a hidden camera show, and was actually a pilot for a new series hosted by Harry Hill. The band's performances were brilliant and we have been told that it is likely to be broadcast during the summer of 2008.
Remembrance Weekend
The band performed at various engagements over Remembrance Weekend. The main event was helping the City of Rochester Pipe Band at the War Widow's Association's Service of Remembrance, in the presence of TRH the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, at the Cenotaph on Whitehall. On Armistance Day the band spread out over the South East to perform at a range of events, including the Civic Ceremony at Lambeth Town Hall. The band were well received everywhere and have already secured bookings for next year!
The Pearly King's & Queen's Covent Garden Harvest Festival
The Band  performed for the Pearly King's & Queen's at their annual Harvest Festival in Covent Garden. As well as piping the congregation into church, the band performed an impromtu set out in the piazza, much to the amazement of the passing tourists. The weather was kind to us, the event well attended and everybody thoroughly enjoyed the day
The Costermonger's Harvest Festival
The band once again performed at the Costermonger's Harvest Festival at the Guildhall in the City of London. Despite it raining all week the sun shone and the crowds gathered yet again to watch the band beat the retreat in the Guildhall Yard, followed by a march to St Mary le Bow Church on Cheapside. Following the harvest service we all moved to a pub in Smithfield for a buffet and ceillidh.
Great Dunmow Carnival
The band performed at the Carnival at Great Dunmow, a short drive from Stansted Airport. The day was beautiful and the band led the carnival through the streets to the recreation ground, where they opened the afternoon events before the Lord Lieutenant of Essex declared the show formally open.
The Sporting Gun Show, Althorp
On 11-12 August the band performed at the Sporting Gun Show at the Althorp estate, Northamptonshire. We performed 4 times inside the Main Arena and even managed to squeeze in a couple of impromtu tunes outside the main gates. Some of the photos are on the photos page and some videos will be posted onto YouTube soon.