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: Saturday, February 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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