The Waimate Scottish Society are holding their 61st Burns Night Concert this Saturday evening in the Waimate High School Perry Hall at 7.30pm.

The evening is in celebration of Robert (Robbie) Burns birth in Alloway Ayrshire Scotland on the 25th January 1759 and his life
Robbie has become one of Scotland's most iconic literary figures and most revered national poet.
The legacy he left behind has had a profound effect on future generations around the world and continues to inspire and influence contemporary artists This year is 266 years from Robbie’s birth.

Highlights include the Address to Burns (The Immortal Memory) this year will be given by Jan Dugdale.
The Star of Robbie Burns will be sung by Dougall McLachlan  and the Address to the Haggis will  be by Gordon Pringle from Oamaru.

The Midlands Choir has been invited to perform this year at our concert.

This is a choir made up of ladies and men from all over Mid and South Canterbury area.

Other entertainment for the evening will include the Waimate Highland Pipe Band, Waimate Highland dancer Kate Murphy, the Waimate District Community Choir.

 Leo Zoutenbier Piano Solo also from Oamaru Dougall McLachlan Vocal Ewan Penny Violin and Jean Barkman Vocal all from Waimate Jean Dougall and Ewan are going to do a musical item and singing item together.

Come along and enjoy a great night of high quality entertainment and try a piece of haggis with your supper.

ADMISSION: ADULTS $15 | Children free

Contact: Gavin and Jain Cain at 03 689 7136