FOR the first time in the 116-year history of Galashiels Burns Club, the annual supper will be held at Gala Rugby Club.
With the normal venue at the Volunteer Hall unavailable due to stage lighting repairs, the event has been switched to Netherdale and scheduled to take place on Friday, January 19.
But with the capacity limited to 110, members are urged to secure their tickets early to avoid disappointment.
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Brian Goldie, a former president of the Robert Burns Federation, will deliver the Immortal Memory with Ronnie Fleming from Kelso proposing the toast to "the lassies'.
The Rev. Graeme Glover of the Galashiels Church of Scotland will toast the "Land of Cakes, Caledonia."
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Tickets priced £30 which includes £1 membership) are now available from any committee member or at The Trophy Guy in High Street or A&A Doyle Ltd in Bank Street.
The bar will open at 6p.m. and members are asked to be seated by 6.45p.m. to allow the evening's proceedings to get underway promptly at 7p.m.
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