Because of the pandemic, the traditional highlight in the community’s social calendar could not take place but those who came along to Elderpark Community Centre more than
made up for it with haggis, neeps and tatties and dancing to the Highland Fling.

The event took the form of a traditional celebration of Burns with the star attraction of the haggis being piped in while staff performed the much-anticipated recitals. Following the meal, the evening was rounded off with some live entertainment and dancing.

Housing officer Lynn Reid who led the team organising the supper said: “We hope everyone enjoyed themselves on this occasion which marked a welcome return for our Burns supper. Elderpark recognises the importance of companionship and togetherness – especially for some of our more isolated or vulnerable tenants – and we hope the Burns Supper was enjoyed by them all.”

Among those attending were a number of Polish residents of Govan who enjoyed their first ever Burns supper and brought an international perspective to the occasion.

Polish-born Elzbieta Belczak said: “It was wonderful to celebrate Scottish culture in what was a magnificent night. I had a great time and all of us are very grateful to Elderpark Housing for organising the Burns Supper. I was even up dancing.”

Charlotte Craig of the charity Impact Arts which runs a “craft café” held at the same venue as the supper said: “I have spoken with a few of the members and they said it was an absolutely fantastic night. They had so much fun and felt very taken care of and it is much appreciated.”

Elderpark Management Committee members Anne McEachan & Maureen McDonald said it was the “best Burns supper the Association had ever organised”.

Tenants Andy and Phylis Monaghan said: “It was great wee night and we were impressed by the friendliness and attention we received from the young people from Aberlour and association staff.”

Special thanks went to local young people involved with the children’s charity Aberlour who once again served the meals taking such good care of those attending.