Rotary Burns Supper 2016

Thurso Rotary Club Burns Supper 2016

The Rotary Club of Thurso 2016 Burns Supper once again turned out to be a very special occasion.  A large group of Rotarians and Guests were welcomed by President Heather McLean and then all were ably entertained by excellent speakers. Brian Leonard delivered an Immortal Memory based on his own memories and experiences of Burns' works through his own upbringing on an Orkney farm.  The toast to the Lassies by Alan Mackay was a humorous speech concentrating on how times have change for the Lassies though at the expense of the Lads.  Alan did not have it all his own way as Carol Gunn's reply poked fun at some of those present and made all understand times had truly changed forever.  The Address to the Haggis was performed with great gusto and wonderful expression by Rotarian Kenneth Wilson and the Selkirk Grace was, as is traditional on this occasion, presented with confidence, as one would expect, by experienced Round Tabler David Kelly.  No Burns Supper is complete without a good vocalist and an accomplished presentation of a Burns poem.  Kelly Davidson is a regular performer at the Rotary Burns and her wonder voice was once again appreciated by all.  There can be none better at reciting Tam O' Shanter than Gus Mackay.  He brings the story to life with his exquisite acting ability and holds the attention of the audience throughout this long poem.  Where would a Supper by without a good piper?  Young piper Robbie Campbell filled the bill perfectly with is excellent piping in of the haggis and his performance later in the evening.  The evening concluded with The Star of Robbie Burns and Auld Land Syne sang by the company lead by Kelly Davidson and the ever present Peter Murchison and a generous vote of thanks by Charles Findlay.