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Thursday, 18th March 2010

Rotary raises £2000 in honouring the bard

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Published Date: 02 February 2010
Over 100 guests gathered on Friday at the Old Manor Hotel to enjoy an evening celebrating the birthday of our national bard at Leven Rotary Club's Burns Supper.
The haggis, in traditional fashion, was piped in by Rotarian Rodger McMullan, and was carried by the youngest Rotarian member, Julie Kirchacz, playing the part of 'Poosie Nancy'.

A cast of highly entertaining guest speakers included former Glencas
t boss Dr Peter Hughes OBE, who acted as chair for the evening, enthralling the audience, as ever, with his witty repartee.

Other Burns afficionados at the top table included former Scottish rugby international Keith Wallace who gave renditions of some of the bard's well-loved songs including 'My Love is like a Red, Red Rose'; 'Scot's Wha Hae'; and 'A Man's a Man for a' That'.

In his delivery of the 'Immortal Memory'. Frank Ferguson, president of Arbroath Burns Club, gave a stirring rendition of 'Tam o' Shanter' before later donning his nightshirt and cap to be convincingly obsequious in delivering Holy Willie's Prayer.

Peter Black had both sexes in stitches with a risque but very relevant 'Toast to the Lassies'.

Former MSP Christine May later achieved revenge for the distaff side of the gathering in a compelling 'Reply for the Lassies'.

Dr Stella Clark provided a memorable musical interlude with a viruoso rendition of some Burns' tunes on the violin and finished by singing 'John Anderson my Jo'.

Vice president Margaret Anderson delivered the vote of thanks on behalf of all present for a hugely successful and entertaining night.

President Harry Keddie MBE, later said: "The Rotary Club of Leven's Burns Supper is well established as an enjoyable annual event.

"We had a great evening and managed to add to the success of the evening by raising over £2000 for projects within the local community and internationally".



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  • Last Updated: 02 February 2010 12:12 PM
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