Jim Smith
Occupation
DBA - ( a secret government organisation which makes it impossible for me to disclose my age.)
Instrument
Bagpipes
Beginnings
Started in newmains boy scout band and taught by p/m Tam Findlay of Newmains & District Colliery pipe band.
Other Bands and Achievements
Champion of Champions G3 and G2 with Newmains . P/M of Newmains during 70's and won Europeans in G2 in 1979 - promoted to G1.
Rejoined Newmains in 90's and served as p/m until 2006
Favourite Band
Victoria Police
Favourite Tunes
Little Cascade
Favourite Contest
Scottish Championships when they were held in Orincess Street in Edinburgh
Most Admired
P/M Bob Martin - of Boghall & Bathgate - formed band and took it from G4 to G1.
Best Moment
Leading Newmains & District to G1 in 1980
Future Goals
Assisting SF&R to top of G2 and beyond.