Burns Night is celebrated every year on the 25th of January in honour of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns who died in 1796 at the age of 37. Burns Night is celebrated with a dinner of haggis, neeps (turnips) and tatties (potatoes). During the evening Burn's poetry is recited and there is a ceremony of piping in the haggis where the guests stand to welcome in the star attraction which should be delivered on a silver platter by a procession comprising the chef, the piper and the person who will address the haggis. A whisky bearer should also arrive to ensure the toasts are well lubricated.
We shall be outside in Victoria Embankment Gardens and while we will not be piping in the haggis, there will be an opportunity for you to chat and regale people with your geocaching tales etc and bring along your TBs.