Ross Bates wins 2012 Sir Rupert Hamer Award
Ross Batest presented with the award by Sue McLeod
Congratulations to Ross Bates, Pipe Major of the Williamstown RSL Pipe Band and winner of the Sir Rupert Hamer Award announced at the Ringwood Highland Gathering. Ross has contributed to many bands as a tutor, and was a former player with the Victoria Police Pipe Band. Ross pictured right with Sue MacLeod presenting the award, has dedicated himself to improving pipe bands over many years, and we congratulate him on winning this prestigious award.
