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Presentation to John Fairbairn – 28th September 1916

by Alex April 9, 2020
by Alex April 9, 2020

— On the occasion of Mr John Fairbairn’s marriage, some of the members of the Balerno Burns Club thought it would be a most suitable opportunity to show their appreciation …

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Previous Office Bearers

by Alex April 3, 2020
by Alex April 3, 2020

— Presidents and Supper Chairmen – Secretaries – Treasurers

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The ‘Big’ Songs & Poems at ‘Let it Blaw’

by Alex April 3, 2020
by Alex April 3, 2020

The Balerno Song The First 100 Years – Tam o’ Shanter – The Jolly Beggars of ‘Let it Blaw’ – Is there for Honest Poverty – The Star o’ Robbie …

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Proposers of the Main Toasts at our Suppers

by Alex April 2, 2020
by Alex April 2, 2020

Detailed here are those who have proposed the three main Toasts; the Immortal Memory, ‘Let it Blaw’ and the Lasses. — ‘The Immortal Memory of Robert Burns’ 1881 to 1930 …

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The ‘Lost’ Suppers

by Alex April 2, 2020
by Alex April 2, 2020

– The Club Supper of 1981 celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of ‘Let it Blaw.’ However, it was only our 78th Annual Supper ! Where did our “Lost” …

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1941 to 1954 – World War II

by Alex April 2, 2020
by Alex April 2, 2020

– In January 1940, the Minute of a Committee Meeting appeared to finalise the plans for the 1940 Supper. As the Supper was imminent, it seems reasonable to assume that …

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1915 to 1918 – World War I

by Alex April 2, 2020
by Alex April 2, 2020

It’s fairly obvious why the activities of ‘Let it Blaw’ ceased between these years or at least it looked as if they ceased. The war started on 28th July 1914 …

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1913 – Death of George Y. Robertson

by Alex April 2, 2020
by Alex April 2, 2020

Extract from the Minute of the Annual General Meeting dated 23rd December 2012: The Chairman also moved that the Secretary wait on Mr George Y. Robertson, Balerno, and express the …

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1906 – Death of David B. Fairbairn

by Alex April 2, 2020
by Alex April 2, 2020

Extract from the Minute of the Annual General Meeting dated 22nd December 1905: The Chairman, Thomas Horsburgh, referred in feeling terms to the illness of Mr D. B. Fairbairn who …

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1901 – Death of H. M. Queen Victoria

by Alex April 2, 2020
by Alex April 2, 2020

Extract from the Minute of the Committee Meeting dated 23rd January 1901: On account of the much lamented death of Her Majesty the Queen (on 22nd January 1901), a hastily …

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A few ‘Past Presidents’ starting over 40 years ago with the inimitable Eddie McCue ……….

Past President, Jim Tait

Past President, Jimmy Johnstone

Past President, Jack McCaig Snr.

Past President, Alex Hood

Past President, John Graham

Past President, Jimmie Dunbar

Past President, Jim Weatherston

Past President, Ken McDonald

Past President, Carl John

Past President, Ron Hardy

Past President, Iain McSporran KC

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Let it Blaw
  • Home
  • Robert Burns
    • Robert Burns – His Life and Work
    • The Kilmarnock Edition
    • The Edinburgh Edition
    • The Geddes Burns & “The Club of Odd Volumes”
    • The Face of Robert Burns
    • The Legacy of Robert Burns
    • Study Information and Resources
  • About the Club
    • Origin of the name “Let it Blaw”
    • Founder Members and Club History
    • Office Bearers and Honorary Members
    • Absent Friends
    • Previous Office Bearers
    • Let it Blaw – 150th Anniversary Cask
    • Balerno School and ‘Let it Blaw’: History and our Burns Competitions
    • Henderson’s Inn / “Brows”
    • The ‘Lost’ Suppers
    • Nichts wi’ the Lasses
    • Office Bearer Election Rota
    • Club Constitution
  • Supper Records
    • Supper Toast Lists & Programmes
    • The ‘BIG’ Songs and Poems at ‘Let it Blaw’
    • The Bards of ‘Let it Blaw’
    • Pipers and their Music
    • Croupiers
    • Jim Tait’s Toast to the “Immortal Memory of Robert Burns”
    • Toast to ‘Let it Blaw’ 2018
    • Club Photographs
    • Supper Locations
  • Facts, Figures & Trivia
    • List of Members & Cronies mentioned in this website
    • Longest Serving Club Members & Office Bearers
    • Who were the 23 Gentlemen who attended the first ‘Let it Blaw’ in 1881
    • Proposers of the Main Toasts at our Suppers
    • Club Trivia
    • Burns Trivia
    • Let it Blaw and “COVID-19”
    • Club Excursions
  • Links
    • Burns Clubs
    • Distilleries, Pubs and Inns
    • Other Burns Organisations and Websites
    • International Links & Websites
  • Contact
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