JP Fell Robert Burns Night

JP Fell Robert Burns Night

SCOTLAND's National Bard, Robert Burns, was born in Scotland on January 25. Known as "the ploughman poet", his songs and poems are widely recognized the world over as he and his works are honoured every year at this time. In North Vancouver, the JP Fell Pipe Band, in association with the Clansman Benevolent Society, held their annual Robert Burns Dinner this past Saturday at the JP Fell armoury. It's always an impressive night with the entire pipe band entertaining everyone. Over 300 guests attended to see the haggis cut open and to raise their glasses in honour. This year, the 78th Fraser Highlanders brought along their drill team and traditional dress to make the evening extra special.

	Major Dave Fleming (left), from the 78th Fraser Highlanders, showed off his traditional Scottish dress alongside JP Fell drummer Grant Campbell.
	They're two of the newest member of the JP Fell band, drummers Michael Wagner (left) and Dane Nicholson are proud to be part of the action.
	Fraser Highlanders Robert Rathburn (from left), Melody Davies, Tyler Field and Chris Hoskin had the enviable duty of guarding the haggis.
	NV City Mayor Barb Sharp and her hubby Brian Pollitt looked very elegant in tartan.
	NS News manager Gail Snelgrove was accompanied by guest Chris Deas-Dawlish (left) and her hubby Ron.
	"We like the haggis the best," said Doug and Carol Carr who waited for dinner at their table.
	Keeping the scotch topped up and the glasses full were ticket gals Christine Chisamore (left) and Debbie Martin.
	Playing on the big bass drum was drum major Doug Drysdale.
	Larry Smeaton was bestowed with the honourable job of "addressing the haggis".
	Pretty Lindsay Ford attended her second Burns supper with piper Cameron Park who has been playing for four years.
	Trusted with the task of piping in the head table were Allan McMordie (left) and Steve Johnston.

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