as at June 2026
Band Membership
Meet the musicians who make up the Derwent Scottish Pipe Band today and discover the members and office bearers who have contributed to our proud history since 1952.
Parade Drum Major
Andrew Gosling
Pipe Major
Joel Solak
Drum Major
Craig Webb
Drummers
as at June 2026
Position
Name
Parade Drum Major
Andrew Gosling
Drum Major
Craig Webb
Drum Sergeant
Catherine Ratcliffe
Toby Spaulding
Former Office Bearers
For more than seven decades, dedicated volunteers have helped shape the direction and success of our band. This record acknowledges those who have served in leadership roles.
Presidents
George Gray
Jock MacDonald
Ken Wilkinson
Doug Fielding
Jock Cornelius
Gary Webb
John Lacey
Gary Webb
Graham Hosie
Rick Baxter
Craig Webb
Secretaries
Jack Traynor
Jock Cornelius
Norm Duffy
Brian Banks
Tom Wilson
Ian Cornelius
Heather Piles
Mary Piles
Tanya Banks
Dixie Webb
Gary Webb
Catherine Ratcliffe
Treasurers
Terry McNab
Max Verrier
Tom Colrain
Jack Traynor
Gary Webb
Barney Donovan
Tony Potter
Kay McKinnon
Diane Watkins
Tony Hanlon
Catherine Ratcliffe
Michael Kennedy
Nick Clifford
Pipe Majors
Norman 'Barney' Donovan
Marty Datlen
Robin Livingston
Ian Cornelius
Richard Harris
Gary Webb
Rick Baxter
Joel Solak
Drum Majors
Norm Duffy
Alan Harrison
Brian McKye
Leslie 'Bluey' Haigh
Brian Banks
Maurice O'Brien
Richard 'Dick' Riley
Band Patrons
Sir Alfred White Kt
Mrs N. Glover
Sir Richard Harris
Sir Harry McLaughlin MHA
Rt. Hon. Sir Ronald Cross. Bart. KCMG KCVO
Rt. Hon. Lord Rowallan Kt. KBE MC
Hon. William Nelson AC
Hon. Sir Max Bingham Kt. QC
Dr W. McLaren Thompson
Mr Minty Johnson
Mr Ian Cornelius
Mr Robin Livingston
Life Members
Life Membership recognises members who have devoted twenty years or more of service to Derwent Scottish Pipe Band. Their commitment, loyalty and contribution have helped sustain the band across generations
1950 - 1965
Name
Year Awarded
Charles Findlay
1956
Norman ‘Barney’ Donovan
1957
Mrs C. Findlay
1957
Sir Ronald Cross
1959
Jack Traynor
1961
George Gray MLC
1962
Lord Rawalla
1963
Vivian Webb
1964
1966 - 1975
Name
Year Awarded
Florence Bucirde
1966
Lesley ‘Bluey’ Haigh
1966
Ian Mac Donald
1972
Bob Milligan
1972
Max Webb
1972
1976 - 1990
Name
Year Awarded
Gary Webb
1976
George ‘Jock’ Cornelius
1976
Robin Livingstone
1978
David Piles
1978
Ian Cornelius
1979
Robert Watling
1988
1991 - 2000
Name
Year Awarded
Richard Harris
1993
Joe Barwick
1994
Dixie Webb
1995
Malcolm Gow
1997
Graeme Harris
2000
2000 -
Name
Year Awarded
John Lacey
2001
Craig Webb
2001
Stewart Ims
2004
Rick Baxter
2012
Ange Bresnehan
2012
Graham Hossie
2012
Melissa Nicholson
2014
Joel Solak
2026