Robbie Burns Evening

This week we pay our respects to Robert Burns, famous Scottish poet & lyricist. Today marks his 257th Birthday, celebration of his life & works has achieved National treasure status in Scotland. He was voted the "greatest Scot" in 2009. Burns wrote original works and also revised/adapted Scottish folk songs. Think he played up a bit too. His best known poem is Auld Lang Syne. Another, "Scots Wha Hae", was recognised as the unofficial National Anthem of Scotland for much of the 19th & 20th centuries. Doubt we can encourage Shourouk to prepare Haggis but we will engage Club Members, especially our Scots, as much as possible to; (1)deliver the Burns Grace, (2)recite Burns Poetry or a brief story of a great 15th - 18th Century battle, (3)lead the inaugural Scottish Songs contest. Each table will sing en masse, possibly with music, a preselected Scottish folksong, patriotic song or Hymn. Might be a good idea to load your table with a "voice"!!.Why not wear a taste of Scot for the occasion??