The Dumbarton Burns Club raised £1250 at its 165th Burns Supper to commemorate the 267th birthday of Robert Burns. Local singer Alicia Tindall, accompanied by Hugh Reid on piano, sang several Burns songs including the popular Ae Fond Kiss, while Emma Simpson, a member of Helensburgh and Lomond Fiddlers, performed Burns tunes on her violin. The haggis was piped in by Iain MacPhee (Image: Dumbarton Burns Club)Local singer Alicia Tindal and accompanist Hugh Reid (Image: Dumbarton Burns Club)Dr Patrick Trust presented the Immortal Memory, focusing on the influence of climate on Robert Burns’s farming life and his health. A painting of Burns’ Cottage in winter was on display during the night (Image: Dumbarton Burns Club)KJ Mills gave the reply to the toast to the lassies (Image: Dumbarton Burns Club)All funds raised from the event will be divided among several causes, including the National Burns Memorial Homes for the elderly in Mauchline, Erskine Hospital, CHAS and West Dumbarton Foodshare. For more information about the Dumbarton Burns Club’s activities, visit the club’s website or Facebook page.