Robert Burns World Federation Conference a Huge Success

Sep 13, 2022 Dumfries & Galloway News Reading Time: 1 minute

Left to right; Pipe Major Callum Watson, Peter Hutchison, Burns Howff Club, David Baird, Dumfries Burns Club, Alan Beck, President of the RBWF, Henry Cairney, Robert Burns Association of North America and Fiona Evans of Dumfries and Galloway Burns Association.

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The Robert Burns World Federation held their Annual Conference and AGM in Dumfries last weekend.

The event was attended by around 140 delegates and members from the USA, Canada, Australia, Northern Ireland and all over the UK.

Alan Beck of Greenock Burns Club was elected as President for 2022-23.A full programme of talks, walking tours and cultural visits were enjoyed by the delegates Pictured are representatives at the wreath laying at Burns Mausoleum after Sunday Morning worship in St. Michaels Church.