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Spalding Lions Club thanks the town for support at annual Burns Night celebration




Event organisers have thanked the town for its support.

The Spalding Lions Club held a Burns night celebration at the weekend, which was attended by 80 guests attend in black tie and Scottish attire.

In order to mark the special occasion visitors were able to enjoy the supper at the South Holland Centre - which included a traditional piping in of the haggis. tThere was also a raffle.

Eileen Robson, one of the organisers said: “This was our third Burns night event and it was excellent.

The piper and members of Spalding Lions PHOTO: Chris Lowndes
The piper and members of Spalding Lions PHOTO: Chris Lowndes
Members of Spalding Lions PHOTO: Chris Lowndes
Members of Spalding Lions PHOTO: Chris Lowndes

“It’s nice to have the support from the town to do it, as we couldn’t do it without everyone. I’d like to thank everyone who helped us and donated their services. It’s lovely and we were so pleased that everyone comes together to help us.

“It’s nice to organise and hold the event and that’s what it’s all about. We are just trying to help out where we can and we are there if people need us.”

All of the money raised will go to one of the Spalding Lions Club good causes or towards their donations pot for local people.

The event was well attended PHOTO: Chris Lowndes
The event was well attended PHOTO: Chris Lowndes
80 people attended on the night PHOTO: Chris Lowndes
80 people attended on the night PHOTO: Chris Lowndes

The not for-profit organisation will also be hosting a race and supper night on Friday, February 21, at The South Holland Centre.

Doors will open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start and tickets cost £11, including fish and chips. If you are interested in attending, tickets are available from JF Inkley on The Crescent in Spalding.



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