W/D midis enjoy successful Burns’ Night

Feb 8 2012 by Colin Paterson, Airdrie & Coatbridge

Reiss Young

OVER 100 people attended Waysiders/Drumpellier midi section’s third annual Burns’ Night last Thursday.

The hugely successful event was held at Clarkston Social Club.

Under-16 player Vann Smith piped in the top table and then the haggis which was addressed by Davie Gemmell.

Following the meal, Wullie Devoy delivered a recital which brought Tam O’ Shanter to life and everyone enjoyed Mr Gemmell’s rendition of ‘Wullie Wassle’.

Monklands comedian Pat Rolink gave a toast to the lasses. Musical entertainment was provided by Billy Kelly and his son Frank.

Smith and under-16s team-mate Dale Reilly produced a joint-bagpipe medley and Reiss Young sang solo.

Midis organiser Jake Wilson said: “We would like to thank Clare and Craig Moffat of C Moffat Electrical Services for their kind donation which will go towards the section’s end-of-season tour.

“I’d like to thank Mitchell Gibb for his excellent chairman skills and everyone who came along and supported the event.”