It was a delight to be invited to the initial launch of the compiled translations of popular works of Robert Burns into Ukrainian.

Less than a year ago Peter Komylo had suggested to the committee of the Howff club that he intended to start fund raising to compile and publish the translation and the club donated the proceeds of one of its raffles to the fund.  Other individuals donated various sums to the cause and before long we hear that production was underway.  The purpose of this meeting was to recognise those who had donated as we were each given a copy of the book, signed by the authors Peter & Hana.

The book is unusual in that it has the original verse on the left page and the translation in Ukrainian on the right page.  Club member John Clark has drawn many of the illustrations and sketches within the book.

I would like to thank to Peter and Hana and also all those who have contributed towards its production.