Staying relevant by welcoming adaptation Robin Trimingham, Life after Work Published Feb 4, 2020 at 8:00 am (Updated Feb 3, 2020 at 8:06 pm) New and old: the Bermuda Highland Dancers troupe at the Bermuda Caledonian Society’s annual Burns’ Supper (Photograph supplied) As you might guess from this week’s photo, I recently attended the Bermuda…
Caledonian Society – Burns Supper (2019) The Caledonian Society of Bermuda held its first Burns Supper in January 1937 and has done so every year since, with this year’s 82nd annual event took place on Saturday, January 26 at the Mariner’s Club on Richmond Road in Pembroke. A spokesperson said, “Robert [Rabbie] Burns was born on…
Honouring Contributions to the Caledonian Society of Bermuda from Elizabeth Adderley and Peter Profit The Bermuda Caledonian Society was first formed in Bermuda in 1936 and its annual events have given Bermudians and Bermuda residents alike the opportunity to participate in Scotland’s traditions of music, dance, literature, games, and cuisine. Events include fundraisers such as…
Caledonian Ball (2016) “The Ball kicks off with a cocktail reception in the main ballroom, with a cash bar from 6.30 pm until 7.30 pm. Guests will then seated at 8 pm for a five-course meal, after the Grand March of invited local dignitaries and welcomed by Master of Ceremonies, Mike Bishop. Dinner will be…
Caledonian Society – Burns Supper (2014) Caledonian Society – Burns Supper – Dedicated to perpetuating the immortal memory of the Scottish poet and lyricist Robert “Rabbie” Burns who lived from 1759 — 1796, this event is celebrated each January all around the world.
Caledonian Society Donate Winnings To Charity Bernews – January 21, 2014 http://bernews.com/2014/01/caledonian-society-donate-winnings-to-charity/ As a part of their ongoing philanthropic support of local charities, the Caledonian Society of Bermuda has donated over $300 worth of food vouchers from Lindo’s and Butterfield & Vallis to the Wesley Methodist Church Food Hamper. The programme works to provides food…
Zekiah Lewis Awarded $1500 Scholarship Bernews – June 25, 2013 http://bernews.com/2013/06/zekiah-lewis-awarded-1500-scholarship/ As part of its commitment to the local community, the Caledonian Society of Bermuda and the Bermuda Highland Games Organising Committee agreed with Saltus Grammar School to provide an Athletic Scholarship Award of $1500 from funds raised at the Games, and 12 year old Zekiah Lewis…
Videos: Highland Games Pipe Bands & Dancers Bernews – June 17, 2013 http://bernews.com/2013/06/videos-highland-games-pipe-bands-dancers/ On Saturday [June 15] the second annual Highland Games was held at the Saltus School field in Pembroke, with day featuring Highland Dancing, Tug-O-War competitions, a traditional Caber Toss, Pipe Bands and more. Despite the heavy rains that fell earlier in the…
Special guests at the Games included the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pipe Band H Division and their Dancers, the Schiehallion Dancers from Hamilton, Ontario, and the Mackenzie School of Dance from Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The Caledonian Society of Bermuda will be holding its 2nd Annual Highland Games, which, in addition to a host of ‘field’ events will include Highland dancing competitions and bagpiping demonstrations.
