“Very sad news that John Rogers (Jolly) passed away on Wednesday 15th April, aged 90.
He succumbed to a worsening of his dementia and was not taken by the coronavirus.
John served as an officer in the B.B. for several decades. He had a positive influence on the lives of many hundreds of boys and their families, and a debt of gratitude is felt by all. This kind, selfless and dedicated man was a true Partick Legend.
Due to the virus restrictions he will not receive the send off he deserves and it is hoped that some sort of memorial service/event can be arranged in the future to mark his passing and his life. RIP.”
P.M. Donald MacKenzie
“A true legend in BB and Pipe Band worlds.
Always the gentleman and would stop and talk to all at the pipe band contests or in the streets of Partick.
I had the privilege of attending a 108 Camp to Guernsey along with Stevie McQuillan as officers, as well as helping out with Vaulting Box classes and the band.
Alan McColl
(214 BB EX members Secretary)
“Well said Alan McColl
I remember the mutual work and the camp you mentioned was outstanding.
The Vaulting box work I also remember. When you, Finlay Urquhart and myself went along to Partick after our own Company meeting, to work jointly with our mates in the 108.
From this friendships have continued with many.”
Stevie McQuillan
(214BB Ex Members Treasurer)
Stevie seen here in the 108 Pipe Band. (5th from the left in the back row)An old pic of John leading the 108 along the streets of Partick.A tune written by Douglas Adam (108th Ex Member) which appeared in Dougie Pincock’s book. (Douglas is 3rd from the right on the back row of same picture Stevie is in.)
(Material for this post was kindly taken from the 108th BB Facebook page.)
I’m sad to intimate that Dougy Law passed away last night.
A big character in the 214 and bowling fraternities, Dougy is seen here on the left with his lifelong friend Joe Noble.
Dougy & Joe at last years reunion.
Dougy was 77 and a great footballer in his day and played professionally in New Zealand. Winning the equivalent of the Scottish Cup there twice.
Click here to read the News clipping “The Kiwi Connection”,that was put on the website in 2017.
Dougy the Bass drummer, played with various bands including Renfrew, Red Hackle, Milngavie, City of Glasgow & latterly with The Burgh of Renfrew.
I always remember him on the Bass at the 214 Displays and there after at contests. He made it look effortless, as he had a natural ability to make the Bass sing.
We pass on our condolences to his wife Margaret, daughters LIsa, Julie and the rest of the family at this sad time.
Once we know the funeral arrangements, they will be placed on the website.
Sorry to inform you all that Robert Turner passed away this morning in New Zealand at the age of 75.
Robert was one of the major influential drummers of the 20th Century within the Pipe Band world.
He played in the 214 in the 60’s, seen here on the far right at the Highland Shield Competition at Kelvingrove Park in 1961……which of course they won!
After leaving the 214 Robert played in the Muirhead & Sons Pipe Band, winning the World Championships five times in a row. (from 1965-1969 inclusive)
Muirhead’s Leading Drummer Robert Turner on the left.
He then went on to become Leading Drummer of British Caledonian Airways Pipe Band.
Thereafter Robert went to the Middle East to teach in the UAE and Oman. He then eventually emigrated to New Zealand, and had short stints playing in a couple of bands including New Zealand Police, and doing some judging.
On the 1st of January 2013 the first “Robert Turner Drumming Championship” was held in New Zealand and is now competed for annually at the Waipu Highland Games.
The organisers kept the name of the Championship a secret from Robert, until just before, as they knew he would have tried to change the name.
He greatfully accepted and presented the prizes.
Joe Noble would regularly meet up with ‘Bobby’ when he was out in New Zealand.
Joe Noble and ‘Bobby’ in Sept. 2018.
I was talking to Joe today and he is devastated at the news, ” I’m so glad I managed to speak to ‘Bobby’ on the 10th of October, the day before I headed out to judge the South American Championships”, Joe said.
On the 9th of October 1994 Robert was in attendance to play at the 214BB’s 70th Anniversary Parade at Scotstoun. He can be seen in this picture wearing a red tie holding his drumsticks.
and also can be seen here in the 70th Anniversary video that has been added to Media Video Files clip 3.
The Ex Members Association would like to extend their condolences to Robert’s wife Marion and the rest of the family at this sad time.
We will keep you informed of any further news on this.
