Inverclyde Now Logo GOUROCK Burns Club’s Successful Supper

3 March, 2017 | Noticeboard

GOUROCK Burns Club celebrated its 118th anniversary dinner with another successful evening at The Gamble Halls.

Around 115 members and friends gathered and paid tribute, in poetry and song, to Rabbie Burns.

Club president Alasdair Hendry led proceedings and thanked his committee, members and friends for supporting the dinner, and also for their generosity in raising the excellent sum of £500 for Mauchline Homes.

Chef Tony Buckley carried in the haggis –- piped in by John MacLeod –- before Norman Campbell addressed the haggis with his usual gusto.

After an excellent meal, the company toasted The Queen and sang The National Anthem.

Guests were treated to an outstanding Immortal Memory from the Rev Fraser Aitken from Ayr, while local butcher Drew McKenzie’s Toast to the Lasses was very well received.

The communal singing, led by Ian McCrorie, accompanied by David Mackie, was a huge success.

Past president Campbell Snoddy thanked the president and guests for their contributions, with the president replying in kind.

The evening was brought to a close with the company joining together to sing Auld Lang Syne.

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