Reed Band Trip To Germany 2011

14th May 2010
30 years of friendship –
the Reed Band's links with Germany



The Band's strong links with West Lothian's German ‘twin’, Hochsauerlandkreis (HSK), will be celebrated when we embark on another trip to the picturesque region near Dortmund in July 2011.

Our 25th anniversary in 1981 was marked by a ten day stay in the area known as the land of the thousand hills. Further summer visits followed in 1985 and 1989, with an Easter trip taking place in 2008.

As well as travelling to Germany, we have long been involved with visiting music groups from HSK. In 2009, Carsten Freitag, a percussionist in the historic town of Arnsberg, joined us for the Marches and Gala Day.

Next year marks the 30th anniversary of our personal twinning relationship with HSK, and a major fundraising drive is underway. Events already planned for this year include:


Saturday 15th May

Sponsored walk three times around the Loch Click Here for more information.

Wednesday 1st Sept

Prize bingo at the Rose Club

Friday 10th Sept

Family Ceilidh

Saturday 2nd Oct

Bag packing, Sainsbury’s, Linlithgow

Friday 29th Oct

Hallowe’en Party in the Rose Club

Saturday 18th Dec and Friday 24th Dec

Carols and collections in local supermarkets

Any band members wishing to start paying towards the trip should speak to Seonaid at rehersals.