Monday 31st January 2011

The Chesterfield and District Caledonian Association hosted a Dinner Dance at the Chesterfield Hotel on Saturday 22nd January in Celebration of the birth, 252 years ago, of Robert Burns, Scotland's National poet.


Past President Ian Gordon addresses the haggis at the recent Burns Night celebrations

President Andrew Boswell and Committee welcomed over 100 guests including Chesterfield's Mayor, Councillor Keith Morgan and Mayoress Mrs Patricia Morgan, with the Mayor also giving the Loyal Toast.

Senior Vive President Mark Macartney proposed the Immortal Memory, President's son Tim Boswell did the Toast to the Lassies, and President's Consort Mrs Margaret Boswell (Tim's mother) followed up with the response, saying she had waited 29 years for the chance to sort Tim out!

In giving the Immortal Memory, Mark said, "Burns lived a full life. He loved beauty and honesty, he loved a good party and a good drink with friends, he loved life and being one of the boys. That's why we love celebrating his spirit, and toasting his memory even today, over 200 years after his death."

M.C. for the evening was Past President, Tim Cobb. Past President Ian Gordon addressed the Haggis.

After the formalities, dancing started again with Tim doing his MC part assisted by Beacken Rigg who supplied the music, the evening concluding with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne"

To contact the Caledonian Association about our various activities, contact Mark Macartney on 01623 812110.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY

There is a presentation by Mr Tom Aitchison - "My Boyhood in the Highlands"
at Walton Village Hall on Walton Back Lane, on Saturday 19th Feb at 7.30pm

Admission £3.00 per person

Bring your own food and drink for after the presentation - All Are Welcome!

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