Colchester & District Pipes & Drums were formed in early January 2010 and are the fastest growing and most dynamic pipe band in the UK, already boasting a membership of almost 30 members. We believe some our success is due to our high profile and friendly attitude.Under Pipe Major Paul Young the Band performs pipe music in the traditional way and also cleverly blended and enhanced by dramatic pre recorded backings. This unique combination is infectious, unforgettable and promotes audience participationThe band uniform is the newly registered "Colchester & District Tartan" designed by John Roy (band Chairman), He also adapted the colour scheme and Logo from Colchester town's own Coat of Arms. John designed and produced the Cap, Kilt and Plaid badges which are all modelled on the Colchester Castle Apart from the 60 local events this last year Colchester & District Pipes & Drums have played at prestigious events including for Her Majesty the Queen at the renaming of the new QE3, before Prince Charles at the Cenotaph for the war widows, before Queen Beatrix at the Netherlands Remembrance Day, the garden party for the Lord High Sherriff of Essex and the amazing Tattoo at Voorthuizen to name but a few Colchester & District Pipes & Drums support many charities