Weaver's Haggis Bash

Weaver's Haggis Bash

YOU don't necessarily have to be Scottish to know that today is Robert Burns Day. Celebrations toasting the life and times of the famed Scottish poet and song writer have been taking place all during the last half of January and such was the case last Saturday as the Weaver's, a North Shore square dancing club, held their 37th annual Haggis Bash. A night of dancing at the Lonsdale Rec Centre was followed by a special piping o' the haggis. Songs, speeches and refreshments followed as the club hosted other dancers from all over the lower mainland. Great fun.

	Club president Phil Gilbert was also the evening's MC. His kind welcome was greatly appreciated.
	Trying some of the beast on a bit of cracker were Bill Baird, singer Jean Baird and piper Edward Mormin.
	Jenny Knee (left) and Alison Hampton were on their third piece of haggis and still smiling.
	How much do you like haggis? Well only this much according to past president Cliff Harris (left) and vice president R.T. Hambleton.
	Past president George Lawrence (from left), joined wife Beryl and recent past president Terry Smith in the celebration.
	Helping organize the evening were vice president Vale Hambleton (left) and door prize coordinator Louise Harris.
	Working hard in the kitchen was volunteer Pat Phillips who showed off a big plate of goodies.
	Vi and Doug Milton are proof positive that square dancing keeps you young. They have been married for 58 years and dancing for over 42.
	Showing off their beautiful crinoline-like skirts were Barbara Robertson (from left), Anne Cassie and Frieda Jackson.
	Dan and Donna Tyrrell have been participating in square dancing for close to six years now.
	Frank Cassie (left) and Dan Moores have been dancing with their ladies at the club for over 25 years now and are still going strong.

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