Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

The Corps of Pipes, Flutes and Drums

The second section... A marching band of about 20 members which plays a range of popular marches.

Flutes and PipesUnder the direction of Drum Major Ian Washburn is the marching group that add style and panache to any formal occasion -be it a military style parade, leading a carnival procession, mess beatings or bugle fanfares.

The Corps rehearses on a rotating basis in both Plymouth (Crownhill Fire Station) and Exeter (SHQ) on a Wednesday or Thursday, from 7.00pm - 9.00pm.

These pictures show the three different elements that make up the marching part of the Ceremonial Unit - the flutes, pipes and drums.


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