Friday, March 14, 2008

Burns Dinners

Greetings, a wrap-up for those captured by the conviviality, warmth and fellowship of a Burns Dinner. Lang may yer lum reek! Regards, the other Ron

 Two new postings and some reminders.1.

WHAT: Maple Ridge Pipe Band's 41st Burns Dinner

WHERE: Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson (at 73rd), Vancouver, B.C.

WHEN: SaturdayFebruary 9th, 2008

TIME: 6 P.M. for cocktails; dinner at 7:00 P.M.

TICKETS: $45.00 each

CONTACT: Angus Macpherson at 604-939-9614

 2.

WHAT: Vancouver Scottish Dance Society Burns Dinner

WHERE: Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street

WHEN: Saturday, January 19, 2008

TIME: 6 P.M. for cocktails; dinner 7 P.M.

TICKETS: $50.00 each

OTHER: traditional salute to the Bard, followed by dance performances and dancing for all

CONTACT: Fran at 778-285-1242

 3.

WHAT: Greighlan Crossing & the White Spot Pipe Bands Burns Dinner.

WHERE: North Delta Recreation Centre, 11415 – 84th Avenue, Delta.

WHEN: Saturday, January 19th, 2008.

TIME: Cocktails at 6 P.M.; dinner at 7 P.M.

TICKETS: $45.00 each, or, $320.00 for a table of 8.

OTHER: Roast beef, haggis, neeps & tatties. Wine, beer & whisky bar.

Festivities include: Traditional Ode to the Haggis; performances by the Pipe Bands & the White Spot P. B. Highland Dancers; solo piping;

Silent Auction; Whisky Tasting

CONTACT: Sheena at 604-803-5146

4.

WHAT: Clan MacLeod Society Burns Luncheon

WHERE: Richmond Curling Club, 5540 Hollybridge Way, Richmond, B.C.

WHEN: Sunday, January 20th, 2008

TIME: Reception 11:30 A.M.; Luncheon 12:15 P.M.

TICKETS: Adults $25.00; ages 5-12 $15.00; wee ones free

OTHER:  Traditional celebration of the Bard.

CONTACT: Bill McLeod at 604-23-0451; email wmcleod@shaw.ca

 5.

WHAT: Simon Fraser University Pipe Band Burns Dinner

WHERE: Executive Plaza Hotel, Coquitlam, B.C.

WHEN: Friday, January 25th, 2008

TIME: 6 P.M. cocktails; 7 P.M. dinner

TICKETS: $70.00 Canadian

OTHER: Traditional salute to the Bard; Band performances;

Silent Auction;

CONTACT:  For tickets contact Dorothy McLean at 604-463-3421, or, website http:// www.sfupipeband.com/

 6.

WHAT: Vancouver Police Pipe Band Burns Dinner

WHERE: Engineers Hall, 4333 Ledger Avenue, Burnaby, B.C.

WHEN: Saturday, February 2nd, 2008

TIME: Cocktails 6:00 P.M.; dinner 7:30 P.M.

COST: $50.00 per person

OTHER: Traditional salute to the Bard; roast beef, bashed neeps and tatties.

Music by the Pipe Band; Tartan Pride Highland Dancers; dance music by "Skystone"; a bar featuring single malt Scotch plus other goodies.

CONTACT: 604-464-8103 or Ed Wagstaff at jeedwag@yahoo.ca



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