One of our youngest members, tenor drummer Amanda contemplates the coming competition

Andy, loosening up at Friday practice

Our UK visitors Tom (in front) and Bill (behind)

Tom takes a well earned rest after a session of serious practice

Our pipe tutor Mark attends to a little tuning.

Gordon relaxing in a break during practice.

Tenor drummer Jason the younger looks unimpressed with having his photo taken. Amanda in background, and Tracey's elbow.

Leah (in centre foreground) concentrates on drumming practice

More relaxation exercises from Andy

Tracey and Callum at Friday practice look to be enjoying themselves

Daniel discovers that "kitty litter" can explode in the microwave, and takes a little cleaning up

Melissa receives a stylish coif from Mattie

As the judges said -- "the drum corps showed a nice crack from the rear"

Gordon at carpark practice before entering the competition field

Simon (Lead tip) and Jason (Drum Sergeant) discuss the imminent competition.

A wee dram to settle the nerves before the first element -- Geoff and Daniel, with Graeme pouring

Helen and Gordon have a small taste as well

The march In -- "here we go"

The march off -- "well, that wasn't so bad, was it?"

Andy and Melissa pose for the camera

The professional photographer posed this shot of the band, so the rest of us all grabbed a snap as well!

Jason and Simon relax with a well earned tinnie

Daniel and Tom pose for the camera after it's all over

Greg, Ian and Tom show that they're pretty happy with how it all went

Like father, like son. Brian and Simon enjoy a joke after the competition

Monday afternoon, in the back yard of the MacLaren Vale Hotel. A pleasant day of music, good talk and delicious beer was had by all

Master accordionist, Daniel

Tom, one of our UK visitors, says Australian beer is "orright"

Our Drum Tutor Bill enjoys a cool one on the back verandah of the pub.