Burns Night
Wed, Jan 24th 2018 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Annual homage to the immortal bard. Traditional food and drink a-plenty.
BURNS NIGHT – Wednesday 24 January 2018
Over fifty members and guests had a most convivial and entertaining evening organised by Alan at the Downe Arms.
Traditional food and drink with haggis piped in by Rachel Broadhead, address to the haggis by George, tribute to Robbie by Alan who then proposed the toast to the Lassies – responded to by Angela.
A raffle for charitable causes raise over £150.Great social event everyone is looking forward to the next one!
NB The evening in pictures is under What we do > Social and fellowship > related page
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