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Burns Night 25th January 2022 Several Members of the Alicante Branch of the Royal British Legion attended a Burn's Supper at the Black Bull in Castalla on the anniversary of the bards birth. Mr Ed Morris gave the Selkirk Grace followed by The Master of Ceremonies Mr Hamish McConnachie addressing the Haggis before the gathering partook of the traditional fayre of Haggis, Neeps and Tatties as well as other choice dishes. The end of the meal saw the gathering being offered Atholl Brose a home made Scottish liqueur consisting of whiskey, oats, honey and cream. Robert Burns 1759 - 1796 The Raffle of Scottish produce was donated by Hamish and Sue McConnachie and raised 85 Euros for the 2022 Poppy Appeal. After a short break to 'Louse a button' the Immortal Memory, a brief history of the Bards life was given by Mrs Sue Parkes - McConnachie. The gathering was then treated to some renditions of the Bards work. The Address to the Lassies was given by Mr Mark Stubbings and the reply was given by Mrs Joan Mollins. Special thanks must go to the staff at the Black Bull for looking after us so well. Branch Webmaster and Publicity Member Hamish McConnachie carried out the duties of Master of Ceremonies and addressed the Haggis 34
Burns 2022 Branch Member Joan Mollins who gave the reply for the Ladies and Branch Vice Chairman Ed Morris Who gave the Selkirk Grace. Branch Member Mark Stubbings front right who gave the Address to the Lassies 35
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