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Hi
Once you have 'logged in' there will be a members section on the right of the page, in that section there is a download link.
Download page is http://lbps.net/lbps/downloads.html
Blue book page is http://lbps.net/lbps/downloads/101-comm ... -book.html

Iain

If you are a member of the LBPS then you can download 'The Blue Book' as a PDF free from their website, you will need to log in first though

There is also 'Tune of the Month' available from the same website plus various links to manuscripts.

Iain

My Prowse was cracked in a similar manner and Jem did a great repair job on it.

Iain

For Sale Dave Williams keyless D flute. ABW with imitation ivory rings. £250 Price does not include postage. Photos. http://www.bagpipereeds.co.uk/2nd-hand-instruments/dave-williams-keyless-d/ 14 Keyed German Flute. ABW with nickel rings. £250 Price does not include postage. Photos http://www.bagpip...

There's a dots only transcription on The Session under Galway Girl, you'll have to work out the ornamentation yourself.

Can't say how accurate it is though.

Best wishes for 2014

Iain

Hello Sean
Are you thinking to start a regular meeting?

What is parking like there?

I would be interested in coming along when I have time although I am only a beginner.
The Twickenham meeting is just a shade too far for me.

Are there any pipers who meet out Essex way?

Iain

Good to hear to hear you like your C flute, I needed a C to make it easier for me to play along with a set of Northumbrian pipes so I ordered a D & C combination in blackwood direct from them.


Iain

Hello Sam I use a firm called Transglobal Express. You will need the weight of your parcel plus dimensions and address to get a quote. Once you've entered all the relevant details they will give you a list of well known couriers and prices, they are very cheap. I was sceptical at first due to the pr...

Thanks for the help, I've found a few places to download from.

I can't seem to get the download, only a pdf of the booklet.

Hi
A few other suppliers of thread in the UK are Fox UK, Dawkes & Howarths..

In the past I have used Marlow Yachting/Whipping twine, no.4 or no.8 I believe off hand.
Although there aren't the range of colours compared to normal thread.

Iain

Is this the man who started the new craze of removing the pig bladder from his stick before going on stage?

Iain

Should be quite nice 'Out on the Ocean' amongst 'The Rolling Waves'.

Seriously though, I wish him luck and hope he'll be happy.


Iain

I have a full set in D by Charles Roberts that I bought from a board member. Not too keen on the chanter but I have two other chanters one by Sam Lawrence and a Williams, I really like both chanters. I'm using bellows by Simon Hope and a bag from Jackie Boyce. I'm never going to be a good player and...

Mmm no option for cane regulator and mixed drone either, or even preferred setup but making do until time or money allow for preferred choice. Suppose the "surly" option covers these situations. Oh well until I have time to make some more cane drone reeds the answers "surly" Feel...