Wirral Life February 2019 | Page 88

W SOCIETY L BURNS AFTERNOON AT ABBEYFIELD HOYLAKE & WEST KIRBY SOCIETY Residents and their guests at Lear House in West Kirby celebrated Burns Afternoon the traditional way on 25 January. Two pipers piped in the haggis accompanied by Archie Peat who read the "Address to a Haggis" written by Robert Burns. Everyone was given a wee dram to toast the haggis and the pipers played again. Everyone then enjoyed a plate of haggis, neeps and tatties followed by tea and coffee and shortbread. The residents joined in the celebrations with family members, friends and staff as well as the Mayor and Mayoress of Wirral. More information about the Society can be found on their website www. abbeyfieldwestkirby.co.uk and Facebook page: facebook.com/abbeyfieldhoylake. 88 wirrallife.com