Published Saturday, 23 August, 2008 at 02:00 PM
Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Sport
The Honourable Judy Spence
Queensland police band celebrates 50 years entertaining
Queensland’s police pipe band will tonight celebrate 50 years of entertaining Queenslanders and representing our state’s police service, at a special anniversary dinner to be held at City Hall.
Police Minister Judy Spence and Commissioner Bob Atkinson congratulated the Queensland Police Pipes and Drums (QPPD) band on their golden anniversary.
Ms Spence said: “Our Police Pipes and Drums band is considered one of the most prestigious bands of its kind in the world.
“We are fortunate to have this calibre of band entertaining communities around Queensland and representing our state across the globe.
“I have had the opportunity to see them in action on many occasions and it is always a great show.
“Officer-in-Charge Senior Sergeant Peter Flexman has been a leader within the band for more than 30 years, both as a drummer and now as Drum Major. He joined the police service in March 1977 and has been a dedicated member of the band since.
“Senior Sergeant Flexman and his fellow band members do excellent work building positive links between police and the community – breaking down barriers through music.
“On the band’s golden anniversary, it is wonderful to see Queensland’s Police Pipes and Drums continue in the footsteps of its founders and build on their success. I have no doubt that the fine traditions of this band are in excellent hands.”
Commissioner Bob Atkinson said: “Considered one of the most accomplished pipe bands in the world, Queensland Police Pipes & Drums has also proven itself to be one of the most powerful tools the Queensland Police Service uses to connect with the community.
“It performs for around 350 Queensland audiences a year and does so to not only entertain and educate, but to also help raise valuable funds for worthwhile community causes and organisations.
“The men and women of Queensland Police Pipes & Drums, both past and present, have achieved much, both at home and abroad.
“The Queensland Police Pipes & Drums 50th anniversary dinner is a wonderful opportunity to recognise the dedication and passion each and every member has brought to the band over the past 50 years.”
Media Contact: Minister’s Office: 3239 6203 Police Media: 3015 2444
Police Minister Judy Spence and Commissioner Bob Atkinson congratulated the Queensland Police Pipes and Drums (QPPD) band on their golden anniversary.
Ms Spence said: “Our Police Pipes and Drums band is considered one of the most prestigious bands of its kind in the world.
“We are fortunate to have this calibre of band entertaining communities around Queensland and representing our state across the globe.
“I have had the opportunity to see them in action on many occasions and it is always a great show.
“Officer-in-Charge Senior Sergeant Peter Flexman has been a leader within the band for more than 30 years, both as a drummer and now as Drum Major. He joined the police service in March 1977 and has been a dedicated member of the band since.
“Senior Sergeant Flexman and his fellow band members do excellent work building positive links between police and the community – breaking down barriers through music.
“On the band’s golden anniversary, it is wonderful to see Queensland’s Police Pipes and Drums continue in the footsteps of its founders and build on their success. I have no doubt that the fine traditions of this band are in excellent hands.”
Commissioner Bob Atkinson said: “Considered one of the most accomplished pipe bands in the world, Queensland Police Pipes & Drums has also proven itself to be one of the most powerful tools the Queensland Police Service uses to connect with the community.
“It performs for around 350 Queensland audiences a year and does so to not only entertain and educate, but to also help raise valuable funds for worthwhile community causes and organisations.
“The men and women of Queensland Police Pipes & Drums, both past and present, have achieved much, both at home and abroad.
“The Queensland Police Pipes & Drums 50th anniversary dinner is a wonderful opportunity to recognise the dedication and passion each and every member has brought to the band over the past 50 years.”
Media Contact: Minister’s Office: 3239 6203 Police Media: 3015 2444