The upsurge in interest in Robert Burns during this important anniversary year has resulted in a number of new members for the Federation, and this week I had the occassion to visit a special group and hand over their enrollment Certificate. This group are special to me in several ways, firstly because they are in Dunblane, within the area of Stirling, Clackmannan and West Perthshire Association of Burns Clubs, which I have been delighted to represent at the Federation for many years. And secondly this group is special because it is formed of young school students who are members of the Dunblane Centre community facility. Under the watchful eye and guidance of Nancy McLaren, this group have held successful Burns celebrations for a little while and it is wondeful that during this special year they feel they can take a part in the wider Burns world. I look forward to hearing more from them and I am sure the Federation will offer them opportunities and assistance in widening their interests. They were enrolled in the Federation on March 13th, a significant date for the village, and I was delighted to meet a number of their enthusiastic members, pictured above, to welcome them to the organisation.
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