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To honour SCOTLAND THE BRAVE

           What a tremendous evening we had last Saturday on our 4th Burns's Supper, at La Villa, by the River Vienne, in Limoges. After the Selkirk Grace by Sherry O'Connor, Michael Dunion introduced himself as  our Master of Ceremonies. Although it was his first time beeing so, he was just great and created a very pleasant atmosphere all through the evening, until nearly midnight, after quite a few wee drams of a very nice whisky, good red wine, great traditional Scottish food including cock-a-leeky soup, Haggis, nips and tatties and Cranachan to finish with. Before the meal, we had a wonderful Address to the Haggis by James Stephen,  traditional Burns' songs  accompanied by Dominique Vernaudon on the piano. The Immortal Memory of Robert Burns was performed by Michael as well as the Address to the Lassies, followed by the answer, done by Sophy Wilson.  Some parts of Tam O'Shanter , some poems about the French Revolution, Nature and Liberty... were translated into French and read to the guests  showing  Burns' sensitivity, love for Scotland and France. Many guests discovered Burns' love for nature and freedom. The Quiz, at the end of the evening, made them aware of how important Robert Burns was and still is in Scotland..... He is THE BARD of Scotland and after 260 years, he is still their reference. We were all very proud to participate to this World event and all wish the Auld Alliance will always shine between Scotland and France....

Address to a Haggis by James Stephen

La cornemuse locale: La chabrette, jouée ici par un pro de l'Eglantino do Limozzi