Glasgow University’s Centre for Robert Burns Studies is hosting a half-day conference entitled Burns and Beyond to which Burns lovers are warmly invited.

Saturday 15^th January 2011

1pm – 6.30pm Western Infirmary Lecture Theatre, Glasgow

A varied programme includes contributions from key speakers including

• Dr Gerry Carruthers
• Pauline Mackay
• Frank Shaw
• Professor Nigel Leask.
• Dr Natalia Kaloh Vid

Content including the ideological adaptation of our bard’s poetry in  the former Soviet Union and music by Kirsten Easdale.

The programme will conclude with Esme Kennedy giving an outline of the BBC Robert Burns Project.

There will also be exhibits from the renowned Hunter McQueen Collection of Burns memorabilia and a stall of Burns gifts, made in Scotland in honour of Burns presented by Robert Burns Gifts.

The event costs £10 and tickets can be purchased in advance from the Centre for Robert Burns Studies, or at the door.

• Friday 28th January 2011 – in aid of St Vincent’s Hospice
• Watermill Hotel, Paisley
• 7pm for 7.30pm
• Traditional Burns Food Followed by great Speakers and Entertainment
• Tickets for the night are £30 (inc. 3 course meal)
• For tickets and more information please contact the Fundraising Department on 01505 705635
• Scottish Charity No. SC006888

The Clydesdale Bank have released a limited edition Robert Burns themed £10 note to mark the 250th anniversary of our Bard’s birth.

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Do you believe Jean Armour to be Burns’s one true love?

Either way, there is no doubt that she had a huge influence on the life and works of Caledonia’s Bard.

Join us for some Hallowe’en Punch and a 5 course meal to celebrate our Bard and his wife.

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