A wee dram and piping in the haggis
More than 70 members and guests joined in the evening of Scottish music and poetry to celebrate Scots poet ‘Rabbie’ Burns.
The haggis was piped in the traditional way by Janet Carter and held aloft by chef Andy Wardle, weaving its way through the members lounge. It was followed in the procession by Scots poet Miko Berry, who holds the title of European and Scottish Poetry Slam Champion and is a founder member of The Loud Poets Society. and club member Trish Lomax, who brought in a tray with glasses of whisky for the loyal toast.
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Hide AdMiko addressed the haggis, with the ode made famous by Robert Burns.
The dish was then served to the members, many of whom wore tartan.
Philip Mather, from Blackpool Cricket Club, said: “Their was much mirth, laughter and enjoyment, before the members enjoyed some fantastic rendition of some quality, but unusual poetry, from Miko, with titles like Sorry to Mum and My First Love. It was a brilliant evening, thanks to everyone who made it such a successful evening.”