THE Rotary Club of Hoedspruit is delighted to announce the details of their first fundraising Burns Night Dinner on Saturday, March 9.
Burns, whilst he is considered to be the National Poet of Scotland, is celebrated worldwide.
There are statues in a multitude of countries; a crater on Mercury is named after Burns; the Soviet Union honoured Burns with a commemorative stamp, marking the 160th anniversary of his death in 1956; in 2009 the Royal Mint issued a commemorative two-pound coin; and the Chinese national railways bid farewell to all long-distance trains by playing his song Auld Lang Syne.
The first supper for Robert Burns was held by his friends in Scotland in 1801 and the event has become so popular that today his memory is celebrated with Burns’ suppers worldwide.
“Single tickets are available but we are hoping that the citizens of Hoedspruit will consider buying a table for 10 and encouraging their friends and colleagues to come along with them to enjoy the glamorous occasion.
The evening will raise funds for Rotary’s various educational charity projects,” explained the Rotary Club.
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Entertainment includes a pipe band, “piping in” and ‘address to a haggis’, whisky tasting and a three-course dinner.
A raffle and an auction of exciting, valuable items will take place during the course of the evening.
Steve Trollip, a Hoedspruit Rotarian, has kindly offered attendees to the event reduced price accommodation for the night at Amafu Forest Lodge, Kampersrus where the event is being held and a percentage of the takings will be given to Rotary for their educational charity projects.
Contact Steve at 0784782638 to make a reservation for your accommodation.
For those who want to have a relaxed evening and not worry about driving home, shuttle transport from Hoedspruit, Kamogelo parking area and back can be arranged on request when you book your seats.
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Wilna Mew, Hoedspruit Rotary President says “I am confident that the event will become a successful addition to Hoedspruit’s social calendar.”
