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Robbie Burns Night extravaganza at the Chemainus Legion Hall

If Scottish poet only knew what a popular man he remains with haggis, celebrations and more
Don Bodger
Don Bodger
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Hugh Morrison leads the Centremen Songsters in boisterous song. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Don Bodger

The Courier

If Scottish poet only knew what a popular man he remains with haggis, celebrations and more

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Piper Peter Leckie leads the procession bringing the haggis into the Chemainus Legion Hall. (Photo by Don Bodger)
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Wes Everitt brings in the coveted haggis so MC Keith Falconer can begin the honours ceremony. (Photo by Don Bodger)
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Sword bearer George Robson is happy that it’s time for a toast. (Photo by Don Bodger)
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MC Keith Falconer conducts the address to the haggis in his inimitable fashion. (Photo by Don Bodger)
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A lot of toasts are in order and Wes Everitt, Peter Leckie, Keith Falconer, Ken Morrison and George Robson are only too happy to oblige. (Photo by Don Bodger)
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Wes Everitt takes the haggis back to the kitchen to be prepared for the meal. (Photo by Don Bodger)
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MC Keith Falconer has some racy jokes up his sleeve. (Photo by Don Bodger)
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Bobby Smith entertains with his mix of traditional Scottish songs and even some Johnny Cash hits. (Photo by Don Bodger)
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Naomi from the Shelley Cassidy Highland Dancers performs a sword dance. (Photo by Don Bodger)
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Shelley Cassidy Highland Dancers perform the Highland Fling. (Photo by Don Bodger)
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Piper Peter Leckie performs some Classic Scottish bagpipe music. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Don Bodger

About the Author: Don Bodger

I've been a part of the newspaper industry since 1980 when I began on a part-time basis covering sports for the Ladysmith-Chemainus Chronicle.
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