A young piper called Mark McCormack piped us in. The Address to the haggis was performed with great gusto by Ken Wright Then followed the traditional meal Cock a leekie soup followed by haggis neeps and tatties. Coffee/tea with shortbread & tablet.
The evening had Bill as MC and after the break we had a superb rendition (without notes) of Tam of Shanter by Ronnie Caird.
The Immortal Memory was given by a cockney our own Ernie. He displayed excellent knowledge of the subject and also a warm affection for Burns. Maybe some similarities with Burns & himself.
Our guest Grace Banks who sang and played the harp then entertained us.
The Toast to the Lassies was given by our own Harry and he was very humorous and came from an angle that was totally unexpected. Who said Adam was first? The response was given by Ellen who had a number of suggestions for the males in the company that if followed would lead to an excellent long term relationship with wife or partner. One of the suggestions was that ladies liked flowers and guess what all ladies were presented with a red rose.
We then another couple of songs by Grace, which were beautiful.
Des then sang a couple of Burns songs including My Love is like a Red Red Rose. He has a super voice and sang with great feeling.
The Deeside Ensemble composed of our members and partners gave an excellent performance of the song
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This project has provided piped water supplies to the Kyakatara Health Centre in Uganda by harvesting rainwater from the Health Centre roof.
moreMembers of the Rotaract Club of Aberdeen joined with Members of the Rotary Club of Aberdeen Deeside to plant crocuses.
moreWe get support from some local organisations which we in turn support when we can.
moreWE have an active programme involving our local child and youth community.
moreRotary Aberdeen Deeside are offering Rotary Face Masks for Sale. All profits go to Rotary's 'End Polio Now'. Masks can be ordered by contacting Julien Brown at julien.brown@fabian-ltd.com and/or Ellen Smith at ellen.aberdeen@btinternet.com.
moreThe Rotary Club of Aberdeen Deeside hosted the 2018 Primary Schools Public Speaking Competition at Milltimber Primary School, Aberdeen.
moreHelp to raise funds & collect donations for Rotary Club of Aberdeen Deeside with Easyfundraising
moresome links and news from other Rotary organisations
morequiz at Deeside Golf Club
moreIn October 2013 a group from the club helped to brighten up the local Allan Park.
moreAddresses of the gardens which may be visited.
moreTime ānā Talent is an initiative whereby individual members raise funds for charity by carrying out a service or providing goods. It is a re-incarnation of Churn Your Cash.
moreRCAD sponsored a Cults Academy pupil for this year's Euroscola Programme. Ross Menie reported on his experience to the club on 27 March.
moreVolunteers from RCAD at the Calendar Girls performance at His Majesties Theatre Aberdeen. The total raised by all Rotary Clubs for the Aberdeen performances was a magnificent Ā£7,317.11.
morePresentation from Lars Foyen
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