s Turriff was playing host to the British championships this year, only 5 bands entered to compete and having won Quartettes with the MSR already in 2004, Deeside was feeling quite optimistic about its chances for a good placing. After a rainy start to the day, the weather cleared up nicely and things were going well, despite the bus having to reverse around a roundabout!.

In the circle everyone felt good and relaxed and were told that they had the best sound at the time of playing. The MSR ended well and the band marched off quite contented. However, some 'interesting' judging decisions in 3A relegated what was a good performance to 5th overall. However, never a band to let questionable judging get them down, Deeside will bounce back and show what they are made of at Aberdeen games in a weeks time!

Special mention must also go to the Kirkwall City band who became 4B British Champions on Saturday. Deeside would like to congratulate them on a magnificent achievement and hope to see them down to take a crack at the worlds in August (imagine the party then lads!)

Full placings can be found here