how many pipers would be interested in a gathering in the heart of nottinghamshire?.
it will be held in the spring in the newstead abbey grounds the home of lord byron.
plans are being made for an anual event bringing pipers together for workshops and evening concerts and or sessions.
please feel free to add your comments and if you would like to go on a mailing list for news about the event please e mail us at -
the email address below.
happy piping.
jim carroll
we have had an offer of a reedmaking class by alan moller.
a couple of pipers have expressed interest.
more info to come as we progress with the organizing of the tionol.
we need e mails to asses weather there is enough interest to get this gathering off the ground.
happy craning.
jim
I’d go Jim if free - would it be a residential type thing?
will let you know sam how it goes
love the A chanter with d drones sound clip on your website this combination sounds amazing ,
prepare yourself for orders for the A CHANTER.
good work dude.
jim
just an update on procedings
we have been offered the services of virtuoso piper and former young musician of the year jarlath henderson.
there is much to be learned from this great piper.
we are curently talking to a flute and whistle teacher.
and we have reed making classes and several pipemakers to help with problem pipes.
there is plenty of space for camping although if requested i will find b&b in advance for anyone needing it.
sessions with other instruments will be in place and recitals for the evening.
reed making students are requested to bring there own hand tools and both drone and chanter cane.
dont forget to e.mail me to express interest.
come and have a great weekend in wonderfull suroundings.
It sounds like fun!!
If only I could be there at the time of the year 
Good luck with the Tionol!!
Makoto
I’ll be going Rory so you can meet me, and find out that - in common with a well know saint - I am actually at least 2 separate people depending on the phase of the moon.
Sounds great Jim. Have you a date at all yet?
there is not yet a date but im aiming for the back end of may.
we also have alan burton for reedmaking classes.
it just gets better by the second.
it could be just the thing to bring the north south east and west together.
makoto i wish you could be there also but japan is a long way and we will all be thinking of you.
maybee you could tell the forum how relaxin the venue is as you have sessioned there with us.
all the best, more to follow
jim
Typical pipemaker,always looking for freebies
RORY
Wa hey, Burton on!
Rory, it’s not freebies, it’s FREE BEERS! That’s probably all that could bring NSE and W together to one tionol . . . not far from Manchester though. Reminds me of a lyric
"A central location for you is a must
as you stagger about making free
with your lewd and lascivious boasts . . . "
any more sugestions to make it more interesting?
seriouse ones only please.
How about a pipemakers corner with a maker on hand to discuss maintenance and problem solving. Also just a general place to discuss pipemaking.
Cheers
Bob
How about a pipemakers corner with a maker on hand to discuss maintenance and problem solving
Anyone paticuler in mind that you would feel would be happy to share their knowledge - some might some are protectionistic in their outlook ? Would guess all of those makers who have a really extensive knowledge of pipe making and overfull order books may not be able to spare the time. Which well estabished maker is closest Brian Howard or the unmentionable enterprizing expert in the dales. This latter would clearly be the ideal as he comes from a long line of top makers and as Rory says there are lots of people who would like to meet him 
John
there are a few pipemakers who have expressed there interest in attending.
im sertain ther will be a great deal of discusion going on anyone can join in on it .
all makers are welcome to attend.
maybee i should invite peter hunter. he has plenty to give .
Peter’s the Daddy! and the Dale’s man the Caddy, 
I’ll sure Peter gives him the odd tip or two?
like! how to play the scale of D and pump the bellows. 
At the risk of irritating those who don’t think tunes should be learnt with dots…
I used to go to NSP workshops where the 'tutors - maybe three for the day, would send out maybe 20 tunes in advance to all participants- say 2 weeks before the event. The tunes would be ‘graded’ into Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced and where appropriate in sets of three; i.e; 3 jigs, reels, hornpipes etc.
The tutors would then work round three groups so that everyone of all experiences and capability would be exposed to a range of styles.
Personally I found this really helpful as it provided me with the structure that I need to learn but recognise that this wouldn’t appeal to all.
Cheers
Ged
Well put Ged, great idea, would make it a great gig.all the best.