Two Clyde Valley pupils again featured in the Allanton Jolly Beggars Burns Club Annual Burns Supper. Eilidh Murray and Rachel Moon of fourth year performed last year, and were delighted to be invited back. Eilidh recited ‘To A Louse’, capturing beautifully the sardonic wit of the bard as he used such an apparently insignificant creature as a means of passing comment on the society of his times. Rachel’s lilting rendition of ‘My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose’ beautifully captured the touching sincerity of a man paying respectful homage to the woman who has overwhelmed his heart. Rachel deserves special praise for performing only days after tearing leg ligaments while taking part in the Outward Bound experience. Rachel supported herself with crutches to allow the show to go on!

Eilidh Murray (far left) and Rachel Moon (far right) with the other top table guests: Stewart Houston (Rotary Club of Biggar), Patricia Leslie (President Lanarkshire Association of Burns Clubs), Helen Morrison (President Allanton Jolly Beggars Burns Club) and accompanist, Isobel Robertson.