Reports of Past Events
Burns Supper 2011
The Islay Festival Association hosted our 12th Burns Supper in Lagavulin Malt Mill on Saturday 22nd January. The event was well attended and we are grateful for all the support given, at £15 per ticket. This was an excellent showcase for Island hospitality!!
The festival team provided the meal and the wine. Our venue hostess Georgie Crawford, manager of Lagavulin Distillery, provided the dramming.
Ian McPherson, accompanied by James Carmichael on the pipes, carried the haggis in. John Findlay Jnr addressed the haggis with gusto!
Our speakers were introduced by chairman for the evening Mr Hugh Smith. Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle manager Neil Woodrow proposed the Immortal Memory. Lord George Robertson of Port Ellen addressed the Lassies and Georgie Crawford replied in rhyme, her epic illustration how equal to men women are nowadays!!!
Poetry by Dorothy Carmichael brought Tam o' Shanter's Meg to life. Songs by Robert Baker, Ian McPherson and Alex Brown's rendition of “The Star of Rabbie Burns” completed the first half of the evening. An excellent set by the Islay Accordion & Fiddle Club followed to bring the evening to a close.
