Lothian and Borders Branch of the IPA held their
second Burns Supper celebrating the work and life of the Scottish Bard, Robert
Burns, on Saturday 23rd January 2010 at 28 York Place (The Police Club) in
Edinburgh. The event was once more a sell out and those that were lucky enough
to secure tickets enjoyed a fantastic night with great food, great entertainment
and a dram or six.
The haggis was piped in by Grant Rolland, who also
entertained the guests with a set of pipe tunes after the wonderful meal of
traditional haggis, neeps and tatties. The Address to the
Haggis was expertly recited by Peter McCulloch,
"Fair fa'
your honest, sonsie face,
Great chieftain o' the
pudding-race!
Aboon them a' yet tak your
place,
Painch, tripe, or
thairm:
Weel are ye wordy o'a grace
As lang's my
arm.
Ye Pow'rs, wha mak mankind your care,
And dish them out their bill o' fare,
Auld Scotland wants nae skinking ware
That jaups in
luggies;
But, if ye wish her
gratefu' prayer
Gie her a
haggis!"
and once again the evenings entertainment was
provided by the superb "Soopna" (Peter McCulloch, Norman Gore and Kenny
McDonald), with some witty repartee and a wonderful rendition of
Holy Willie's Prayer and after the meal some rousing
Scottish Folk Songs to finish a wonderful, if all too quick,
evening.
But, Lord, remember me an' mine
Wi' mercies temp'ral an' divine,
That I for grace an' gear may shine,
Excell'd by nane,
And a' the glory shall be thine,
Amen,
Amen!
Thanks to Alister McDermott for once again
arranging the event and here's hoping for the
same success next year?
Holy Willie" saying his prayer