Monday 4^th April, last committee meeting of the season. The treasurer submitted a balance sheet which was unanimously accepted and passed for the AGM.  It was agreed to nominate Godfrey Bedford for JVP, as a recommendation from the retiring committee. The president dissolved the committee with relish.

Thornhill on the 6^th to accompany the WRBF President to the AGM of Thornhill Burns Club. Warmly welcomed and impressed with the range of activities the club undertakes, considering their age profile. Saturday 16^th, the Ten Cent Tour team gathered to welcome a party from Mauchline Masonic BC to the Globe. A lively bunch who were delighted to get access to the Mausoleum to place their wreath. Some went on to the Brow Well but the majority returned to the Globe for refreshments. The last in the season’s Winter Club Night Programme was a visit to Sulwath Micro Brewery at Castle Douglas, Scotland’s most southerly brewery, for a tour and talk on the beer making process. Our guide, Jim Henderson was knowledgeable and entertaining and the sample beers were consumed with gusto. Supper was served al fresco. A year to remember ended at the AGM on 28^th April when 36 members packed the clubroom to hear the year end reports and A review of what was one of the most successful and enjoyable seasons on record and to elect the new office bearers and committee. Frank Manson was installed as president for 2011 – 2012 and Ian McIntyre rose to senior vice. Godfrey Bedford was elected junior vice president in absentia and Dan Cook elected Honorary President in succession to the late Dr. Stirling. The incoming committee is the mixture as before. Frank graciously invited the company to join him in a celebratory libation before a number repaired to Sino’s Restuarant for supper. Saturday, 30^th April, to Lockerbie for the Federation National Schools Competition, held in the new and impressive  Academy building. This was the secondary competition and was blown away with the superb singing and recitation. The club, who had been asked to provide stewards, drew some praise for their efforts and organisational skills. There was universal delight when Leona Evans from Annan Academy won the coveted title of “Young Burnsian of the Year” for 2011 and the SSCBA team walked off with the “Best Team Overall” trophy, presented with style by David Baird as WRBF President. 

DS