Events
At the Guildford Burns club we have 3 main events through the year plus our annual general meeting. Details of the upcoming events can be found below. If you wish to attend any of these events and you are not a current member, have a look at the membership page for details on how to join and attend our events.Burns Supper 2010
The Burns Supper was held on the 29th January at the Grantley Arms in Wonnersh. The Burns Supper is a more formal occasion and is held at the end of January and we take this opportunity to Toast the Haggis.
"Club members and their guests crammed into the Grantley Arms in Wonersh – there was even a waiting list. Welcomed by the pipes of Gordon Skilling and a dram at the bar, all were soon seated and welcomed by Master of Ceremonies Ron Dick.
From the kitchen the Haggis emerged to an enthusiastic welcome, to be addressed and despatched by Chris Parker. An excellent opportunity for another dram to be enjoyed.
After an excellent meal Ron Dick spoke to The Immortal Memory with the knowledge and verve of a true Burns scholar. He was followed by Gerry Rowe with a witty Toast to the Lassies and Helen Quinn responded to keep the lads in their places.
The evening was rounded out by a table walking rendition of Tam o' Shanter from Bob Nisbet.
A great time was had by all. In 2011 we return to the Refectory at Guildford Cathedral on Saturday 22 January – mark the date in the diary."
Many thanks to Chris Parker for this report of the Burns Supper.
Pictures ofthis event are in our gallery
2010 Annual General Meeting
The AGM is open to all members of the club. The 2010 AGM was held on the 20th April at the Grantly Arms in Wonnersh. Please click here to see the minutes from this year's meeting.Summer Ceilidh
This year, the summer Ceilidh will be held on the 12th June at the Guildford Golf Club. More Details to follow
St Andrew's Dinner Dance
The St Andrew's Dinner Dance is a more formal event compared to the Ceilidh and will consist of a three course meal followed by the usual Scottish Country Dancing. This will be at The Guildford Cathedral Refectory on the 26th November.
Your event organiser for the St Andrews Dinner Dance is David Ferguson.