Your News – November 2007
One of the best parts of being Scottish, being of Scottish descent or just being interested in all things Scottish, is being able to attend the numerous Festivals, Gatherings and Games that are held throughout the world.
Here is a special list of St Andrew's Day celebrations from all around the world.
Thank you to all those who sent in their events. Please continue to use the Contact Us button to send us your news.
In this edition, we have events in Australia, USA, France, England, Singapore, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Italy, India, Oman, Malaysia, Belgium and Argentina.
Australia
Royal Caledonian Society of South Australia
Saturday 1 December 2007
St Andrew's Supper Dance to be held at the Clarence Park Community Centre, 72-74 East Avenue, Black Forest at 7.30pm for 8.00pm. Price $15.00 per person, children free. Price includes complimentary sherry on arrival and Haggis. Dress: Highland or after five. Guest speaker: Dr Suzanne Miller, former Keeper of Natural Sciences at the National Museums of Scotland in Edinburgh and now the Director of the SA Museum. The evening will also include the Installation of the Society's new Chief, Anne Miller.
www.rcs.org.au
The St Andrew's Society of Western Australia
St Andrew's Ball
Novotel Langley Hotel Perth
www.saintandrew.org.au
USA
The Illinois Saint Andrew Society
The Feast of the Haggis
December 1, 2007
6:00pm-11:00pm
InterContinental Chicago
505 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
Anniversary Feast commemorates the Feast Day of St Andrew, Scotland's patron saint. This great tradition began in 1845 when a group of immigrant Scottish men gathered at Chicago's finest hotel, the Lake House on Michigan Avenue. Since that time, Society members and friends have gathered together at this autumn gala, known for many years as the "Feast of the Haggis," to celebrate Scottish heritage. The evening is a grand Scottish celebration including award presentations, crowning of the Heather Queen, entertainment, piping, silent and live auctions, dinner and dancing. For tickets to this event, click on the "Online Store" in the upper left corner of this page.
Contact: Apryl Niksch
www.chicago-scots.org
St Andrew's Society of Connecticut USA
Friday, November 30th
www.sasct.org
Scottish Society of Central California
St Andrews Ceilidh
First Baptist Church, Blackstone,California
December 1st
6.00pm
Potluck Dinner, Musicial Duo Crann Tara the Fresno Stag and Thistle Pipe Band.
France
Montpellier
St Andrew's Night Gala Ball
Soiree de prestige
Samedi 1 December 2007
Salle ESPACE – RENCONTRES
Castelnau-le-lez
Contact tel. 04 67 10 83 06
Bordeaux
St Andrew's Ceilidh
Bal De La Fete Nationale
De l'Ecosse
Vendreide 30 Novembre 2007
Salle POINT DU JOUR – PIERRE TACHOU
58 Rue Joseph Brunet
Quartier Bacalan – 33000 Bordeaux
Contact tel. 05 56 813 987
Email: aae@cegetel.net
England
Caledonian Carols
Wednesday 5th December 2007 at 7.00 pm
St Columba's Church of Scotland, Pont Street, London
All proceeds from Caledonian Carols will help Borderline's work with homeless Scots in London.
Tickets for Refreshments: £10 per individual or £25 per family group (wine kindly donated)
Please contact the Borderline office for tickets:
carols@borderline-uk.org
020 7802 2788 / 0845 456 2190
www.borderline-uk.org
7/9 Belgrave Road
London SW1V 1QB
Singapore
Singapore St Andrew's Society
Feast of the celebration of St Andrew
November 24th
www.standrewssociety.org.sg
Netherlands
The Crowne Plaza Promenade, Den Haag
Dec 1st 2007
1st Dec 2006
7.30pm-2.00am
Crown Plaza Hotel
Dancing for all and a highland banquet
Contact: Marion Trap and John Hayes
www.standrews.nl
Hong Kong
St Andrew's Day Wreath Laying Ceremony
Friday, November 30, 2007
Time: 11.00am
Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Cenotaph.
Italy
The Caledonian Society of Rome
St Andrew's Grand Ball
Saturday 15th Dec 2007
www.caledoniansocietyofrome.org
India
St Andrew's Ball
1 December 2007
Kolkata
Kolkata, India: Embassy to hold a grand charity ball on 26 November to celebrate St Andrew's Day
Oman
The Caledonian Society of Oman
29th November 2007
Anniversary ceilidh for the Feast Day of Saint Andrew, Scotland's patron saint.
For more information visit: www.britishschoolmuscat.com
Contact: garym@cameron-oman.com
Malaysia
The Selangor St Andrew's Society
Will hold its Annual Celebration on Saturday 1st December, 2007, at 7.00pm
at The Royal Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur
Ticket Price: @ RM 200 for Members and Member's Guests only
Ticket Price Inclusive of (Most) Drinks
Dress Code: Formal
Highland Evening, Black Tie or National Dress
Contact
Kathleen Verlinden Tel: 03-2161-0042
Email: k_verlinden@hotmail.co.uk
Annual Celebration Flyer [PDF]
Belgium
Caledonian Society of Brussels
St Andrew's Ball
Sat 1st Dec 2007
Sheraton Hotel, Place Rogier
7.30pm
www.calsoc.be
Argentina
Highland Heritage St Andrew' Day Gala
November 30 2007
9:30pm
Club del Progreso venue, Buenos Aires
