A wee dram and piping in the haggis

Neeps and tatties, whisky, bagpipes and poetry were the order of the evening as Blackpool Cricket Club toasted the birthday of Robert Burns.
Mel Cheston, Peter Foulds, Tim Murphy, Charlotte Murphy, Helen Murphy, Vron Flete, Clare Farrell and Christine McKenzieMel Cheston, Peter Foulds, Tim Murphy, Charlotte Murphy, Helen Murphy, Vron Flete, Clare Farrell and Christine McKenzie
Mel Cheston, Peter Foulds, Tim Murphy, Charlotte Murphy, Helen Murphy, Vron Flete, Clare Farrell and Christine McKenzie

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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Miko addressed the haggis, with the ode made famous by Robert Burns.

Dana Smith and Jeremy SmithDana Smith and Jeremy Smith
Dana Smith and Jeremy Smith

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.”

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