On the 16 November, 11 pipers from the University of Bedfordshire Pipe Band took part in the Christmas Parade at Westfield Shopping Centre, Stratford, London. The purpose of our invitation was to be part of a parade to lead Father Christmas into the shopping centre. The 12 Days of Christams was the theme of the parade and we were to be the “11 Pipers Piping”.
Dick and Dom, the children’s TV presenters switched on the Christmas lights during the hour long parade which included Morris Dancers, Ballerinas, Dancers from Bollywood. This was all followed by an ellaborate firework display and all in sight of the Olympic Stadium. Amazingly, it was a very enjoyable affair in an extremely impressive shopping centre.