Burns night - Traditional celebration The immortal bard
28 January 2026 7.00 for 7.30
Mayfield Hotel, Seamer
Guests are piped in by Rachael Blueman in the lobby
Introduction
The Selkirk Grace
Haggis is piped in by Rachael
Address to the haggis
Meal is served
Please choose when booking
Cock-a-Leekie soup OR Leek & potato soup
Haggis. Neeps & tatties, a creamy whisky sauce OR Vegetarian Haggis
OR Bangers & mash, greens, Yorkshire pudding and gravy
Dessert table - Choose dessert and a wee dram for a toast
Comfort break & a few bagpipe tunes - Rachael Blueman
Brief toast to “The immortal memory”
Brief toast to the lassies
Brief response & toast to the laddies
Rotary round the world & Auld Lang Syne
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Overcoming challenges of public speaking or technology tournaments, or a Rotary Youth Leadership Awards course helps young people develop tools for success such as self-confidence, planning & team building.
moreVaried social activities, & worthwhile projects near & far. Our diverse members exchange ideas, create lifelong relationships, join in service projects that make a lasting impact in communities. We aim to have fun, but with a purpose.
moreRotary supports dozens of projects around the World. - the most long lasting & ambitious is the project to eradicate polio. Cavaliers contribute to this and are owners of projects in Ghana & India supporting schools & delivering clean water.
moreAt our convivial weekly meetings we welcome speakers - we learn of many varied interests. ‘Special events’ such as Burns night, Christmas celebrations and visits to places of interest (and refreshment) add to the opportunities for fellowship and fun.
moreWe are about to start work on a project to help guide charities towards appropriate and eligible grants. If you would like more info. drop us an email. We continue support work via fund raising and members work as trustees.
more- not our core business; but we have rattled buckets in aid of disasters; run tombolas at music events, organised car parking at shows,sold plants at (our own) community fair, run raffles, organised events such as Dragon Boats – & had fun!
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