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LFD Takes the Cup at Black Creek 2010
:image:This year, the LFD performed a parade on the village green, participated in the installation of the Yorker's Honorary Colonel, and won the Colonel Crawrford Memorial Test Cup in a cricket game. It was a weekend to remember.
2010 Season Kicks Off With Lansing Manor
:image: On the weekend of May 17, 2010 the Loyalist Fifes and Drums traveled into the Mohawk Valley for the first event of 2010.
Fife and Drum Corps Honoured with a Drum Major's baldric
:image:At The Rose House Museum on September 19th and 20th 2009, the Loyalist Fifes and Drums were presented with a ceremonial Drum Major's Baldric, on behalf of the old and retired Fifes and Drums of the King's Royal Yorkers.
Ft George Fife & Drum Muster 2009
:image:LFD once again joined a number of other fife and drum corps for the Ft George Muster at Niagara-on-the-Lake. To everyone's delight, the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums drove the distance from Virginia to perform with the Muster regulars.
Perth Graveside Dedication
:image: Last weekend (May 22-24) after shaking out the cobwebs, following the winter off-season, the Loyalist Fifes and Drums visited Perth’s Old Burying Ground. The weekend-long event was organized as a rededication ceremony
F&D Muster 2008: A favourite event at a favourite site
:image: The weekend of August 16th and 17th saw LFD return for its third Fife & Drum Muster at Fort George. Also in attendance: two new members, one bugler and zero ghosts.
Loyalist Days Return to Prescott
After a decade-and-a-half hiatus, the King's Royal Yorkers and other Crown Forces units (including the Loyalist Fifes & Drums) returned to the historic city on the St. Lawrence.
Fort George Regulars Return
:image: July 19th and 20th, LFD appeared at Niagara-on-the-Lake's Fort George once again. This time however, with some new blood! It was a solid weekend at a favourite site with friends both new and old.
Leading the Parade, Canada Day 2008
:image: July 1st, The Loyalist Fifes and Drums joined the celebrations on our nation's birthday. Marching in the popular Bath Canada Day Parade once again, The Drums led the way with the same tunes that led the Loyalists over two centuries ago.
Under the Redcoat at Colonial Williamsburg
:image:The LFD survived a weekend of extreme heat at one of America's premier historic sites. The Corps spent two days acting as the garrison drums for this unique living history event.
First Practice Ever
The Loyalist Fifes and Drums held their inaugural meeting on October 22, 2005 at the Adolphustown Park and Museum. The corps is operated by the Adolphustown Park and Museum, which is in tern owned by the Dominion Branch of the UEL Assoc.:image:
Loyalist Fifes & Drums on Parade
On December 3rd the Loyalist Fifes and Drums made their first public appearance. Ten members of the corps braved the elements to march in the annual Morrisburg Christmas Parade. For most, the challenge of marching in step was enough.:image:
Everyone Impressed at Westfield
The Loyalist Fifes & Drums made quite a splash at their first re-enactment.:image:
2006 Season Winds Up
What a season! The Corps first year was a tremendous success. All acounts are positive, and we have begun winter practices in preperation for another year of fifing and drumming.:image:
Fergus Highland Games
On August 10th 2007, the Fifes and Drums performed at the Fergus Games Tattoo. Along with such big names as the 48th Highlanders and the band of the Royal Canadian Regiment. :image:
2007 Fife and Drum Muster at Fort George
:image:August 18th through 20th the Loyalist Fifes and Drums attended the Fife and Drum Muster at Fort George (Niagara-on-the-Lake). Still the ‘newbie’ group, this was our second year attending the Muster and we’ve come far since then.
Thornhill Parade 2007
The Loyalist Fifes & Drums marched in the Thornhill Parade in September 2007. (includes YouTube video links!)
Loyalist Fifes & Drums - Fort Henry Video
The Loyalist Fifes & Drums played a packed fort in Kingston - this is the video.
   

News - Black Creek Pioneer Village

Beef Stew and Apple Crumble cooked over an open fire... Can it get any better than this?
The second last weekend in June, the Loyalist Fifes and drums appeared at Black Creek Pioneer Village for the second time in two years. Everyone camped inside the beautiful site, despite the downpour that continued for the first half of the weekend.

There were small musical demonstrations across the weekend, as well as the classic “Battle in the Valley” which excited a large number of visitors. Everyone was happy to smile for photo opportunities and pause to answer questions.

When not performing, marching, posing or informing, the Drums animated the site with casual music practices and camp activities. Occasionally, LFD also animated the restaurant beside the Black Creek Brewery (the homemade chips there are HIGHLY recommended by the best connoisseurs).

Saturday night was the night of the second annual Cast Iron Chef competition. Though the rain was a light damper on the camp fires, it did not seem to dampen the spirits of the contestants or judges. The Drums opted out again this year, mainly because sharing our fire-baked apple crumble was out of the question. We provided an audience instead, and clapped for the new title holders. Next year?

Exhausted from jealously guarding our dessert and clapping for others, everyone retired early on Saturday night to pray the tents would hold out overnight. It’s also possible everyone retired slightly early to get in some extra anti-rain dance time. Luckily, the tents did hold out, and no one was sent searching for shelter at rainy 3am.

Sunday lived up to its name, and most members awoke to a hot breakfast, prepared by Leisha and Christine. Happy, everyone pitched in a hand to clean up the fire afterwards. Sunday was essentially what Saturday would have been, had the clouds cooperated. Tents dried, photos were taken, demonstrations were shared with a significantly larger (dry) crowd, and the weekend came to a close on a bright note.


Next up: the Drums shine their kit for Canada Day in Bath!

Dionne

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