Events
The Burns Club of London holds a number of special events in addition to the Burns Supper and our Annual General Meeting. Events are open to all and members are invited to bring guests. Booking is essential. If you'd like to join the Burns Club of London see 'How to Join'.September 2024
Tuesday
24th
London Gaelic Choir
at The Caledonioan Club
The performance of this fine choir will be complemented by displays of traditional dance, piping and readings by other artists. £35 including refreshments. Further details soon.
October 2024
Friday
18th
Weekend Trip to Rothesay
The Burns Club of London is heading north to the Isle of Bute for a weekend which will include a visit to Mount Stuart House to see its collection of Burns artefacts, and a ceilidh at which we will be joined by members of our twinned club, Greenock Burns Club (The Mother Club).
Further details will be published later.
November 2024
Monday
18th
Nicky Spence entertains
at The Caledonian Club
The internationally renouned tenor first sang for us soon after the camed to London aged 17 to study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and we have been delighted to see his career blossom. He is assured of a very warm welcome on this return to entertain us with a varied programme.
further details later.
January 2025
Friday
24th
Wreath Laying
at the Burns Statue
As is our custom, we shall meet in Victoria Embankment Gardens to mark the birthday of Robert Burns by laying a wreath at the base of his statue. There will be a short speech, piping, recitations and songs. An optional lunch and further entertainment at a nearby venue will follow.
Booking details later.
Saturday
25th
Celebratory Burns Night Dinner
at The Caledonian Club
We meet on the Bard's 266th birthday to mark the event with an excellent meal and the usual elements of a first class Burns Supper.
The evening will be rounded off with ceilidh dancing to live music and an expert caller.
Come and join in the fun.
February 2025
Monday
17th
William Will Evening
at The Caledonian Club
We celebrate the contribution to our club of this great man throughout the first half of the twentieth century by inviting a distinguished speaker to give a talk on a subject of their choice.
Full details will follow.
March 2025
Monday
24th
Members Evening
at The Star Tavern, Belgravia
We meet in a private room for an informal meal and entertainment provided by our members and friends. This is always great fun and just the kind of evening that Burns would have enjoyed.