Remember, Remember that month of November (Part three!)

 November continued

 

Monday 30th November; St Andrew’s Night Supper Howff Club at The Globe Inn

 

St Andrew’s Night at the Howff turned out to be another night to remember for me as President. Just as at the Jean Armour Night and Halloween I was a bit nervous but tried not to show it as I welcomed the entertainers and guests in the club room prior to the event. It was particularly nice to welcome guests of Dumfries and Dumbarton Burns Clubs who as a club we have a good friendship with.

After an excellent meal from the Globe staff which was served very quickly and efficiently we were treated to a great night of entertainment and laughter. Chief Constable of Dumfries and Galloway Police Patrick Shearer proposed the toast to ‘Auld Scotia’ I found Patrick to be very sincere and passionate about his work, the community and the country he obviously loves, it was a pleasure to enjoy his company at the top table. I had the great honour of presenting him with an engraved tankard of his first visit to the Howff.

Honorary member John Glover and members Donald Shamash, Gordon Johnston, Ian McIntyre and Frank Curran along with Lee McQueen on accordion completed the entertainment line up. Each was in superb form and the variety on show between our various artistes meant it was as great balance for an enjoyable night.

The proceeds from our raffle were to be donated to Past President Peter Kormylo’s project to produce a Burns book in Ukrainian, English and Scot’s. Peter gave the assembled company a short brief on this and during the supper I presented Peter with the total proceeds which were £250. A very humbled Peter thanked the company and we all wish Peter well in his efforts of continuing to foster relationships with Scotland and the Ukraine through the works of Burns.

Auld lang Syne came too quick and the earlier nervous President had now relaxed but the evening was at a close.

Another great Howff night and the month of November at and end.

 

 

JOHN M CASKIE

PRESIDENT

BURNS HOWFF CLUB

 

18TH DECEMBER 2009