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Perform in Dumfries Report for web Perform In Dumfries – Recitation in Scots Verse Competition was held in the Academy on 7th March 2015. As the Howff club are one of the sponsors for ‘Perform in Dumfries’, David Smith and … Continue reading →

Ian Landles with John Clark (Club President)

Lecture by Ian Landles Burns’ Border Tour no 2 – Ian Landles On the 26th March 2015, a full house, welcomed retired History Teacher Ian Landles from Hawick, to the club room. Well known ‘Borderer’ Ian, giving the second and … Continue reading →

John Clark with Colin Hunter McQueen

Lecture By Colin H McQueen 2015 President’s Blog – March 2015 – Club Lectures Would Burns have made a good Vet? – Colin Hunter McQueen At the recent library night (organised by our intrepid Hon. Librarian), Gordon Johnstone introduced Colin … Continue reading →

On Saturday 28th Feb 2015 a fine body of men gathered to pay homage to one of the Burns Howff Club’s most popular members. It was remarked that Les was well kent as a ‘Global entertainer of some distinction ‘ … Continue reading →

Elaine Kennedy Report 2015 Elaine Kennedy Feb 2015 Winter Lecture 0n ‘Maria Riddell’. On Thursday 26th of Feb 2015 about 26 members and guests were thoroughly entertained with an engrossing lecture on Maria Riddell – close friend of Robert Burns. … Continue reading →

A full house of residents and staff (around 60) greeted the top table with some enthusiasm for the annual Burns Supper at Charnwood Lodge in Dumfries. Someone remarked it was a good job we were wearing howff ID as apart … Continue reading →

Five Arches Burns Supper President’s Report for Blog On Friday 6th Feb 2015 the Burns Howff Club were well represented in the annual Burns Supper held at the Five Arches in Dumfries. To an eager reception, the top table was … Continue reading →

  President’s Report on The Anniversary Supper 26/01/2015 A full house crowded into the Globe Inn on Monday 26th January 2015 to enjoy the club’s 126th Anniversary Supper. When introducing the top table and guests it was my great pleasure … Continue reading →