WOOLAVINGTON WI MEETING REPORT JANUARY 2016
The first meeting of 2016 falling so close to Burns Night presented an opportunity not to be missed for Woolavington WI to join forces with the local Scottish Dancers to celebrate the event in style.
Tables decorated with tartan tablecloths, napkins and floral centrepieces welcomed all guests to a very special evening. Scottish dancers dressed up for the night with white dresses and tartan sashes with the men resplendent in kilts whilst the WI members wore tartan stoles, skirts and bows.
After a short business meeting covering essential notices and recognising birthdays the haggis was ceremonially processed round the tables before coming to a halt at the top table. David gave the address and then it was time to eat. First course the tasty McSweens haggis, tatties and neeps followed by a choice of scrumptious puds kindly provided by the visitors.
Dancing commenced and we sat back and enjoyed the spectacle of the graceful movements of the ladies and the swirl of the kilts of the talented Scottish Dancers. All were invited to join in the Circassian Circle dance and the Dashing White Sergeant was also mastered.
A sing song with Hazel at the keyboard, raffle, Scottish themed quiz and Whisky roll made for a busy evening and all too soon it was time for Auld Lang Syne.
The first meeting of 2016 falling so close to Burns Night presented an opportunity not to be missed for Woolavington WI to join forces with the local Scottish Dancers to celebrate the event in style.
Tables decorated with tartan tablecloths, napkins and floral centrepieces welcomed all guests to a very special evening. Scottish dancers dressed up for the night with white dresses and tartan sashes with the men resplendent in kilts whilst the WI members wore tartan stoles, skirts and bows.
After a short business meeting covering essential notices and recognising birthdays the haggis was ceremonially processed round the tables before coming to a halt at the top table. David gave the address and then it was time to eat. First course the tasty McSweens haggis, tatties and neeps followed by a choice of scrumptious puds kindly provided by the visitors.
Dancing commenced and we sat back and enjoyed the spectacle of the graceful movements of the ladies and the swirl of the kilts of the talented Scottish Dancers. All were invited to join in the Circassian Circle dance and the Dashing White Sergeant was also mastered.
A sing song with Hazel at the keyboard, raffle, Scottish themed quiz and Whisky roll made for a busy evening and all too soon it was time for Auld Lang Syne.