Join the Mayor for a Burns Night celebration

Published Friday, 7th January 2022

The Ceremonial Mayor of Hartlepool Councillor Brenda Loynes is inviting people to join her for a traditional Burns Night supper.

The celebration of the life of Scottish poet Robert Burns is on Saturday 29th January at the Marine Hotel, 5 The Front, Seaton Carew TS25 1BS. Guests are asked to arrive at 6.30pm ready to be seated at 7pm.

Tickets are priced at £35, with all proceeds from the evening going towards the Mayor’s chosen good causes for the year - Alice House Hospice and Miles for Men Walks for Women.

Councillor Brenda Loynes

Councillor Brenda Loynes

Councillor Loynes said: “Burns Night has long been a special event in the civic calendar and I hope people will help to make it extra special this year by joining me for a memorable evening of good food and fine company. Please wear some tartan!”

The three-course traditional menu includes a soup starter, a main course of haggis, neeps and tatties and a dessert of Scottish shortbread served with ice cream. A chicken or vegan alternative is also available.

The haggis will be piped in by a piper and there will also be a raffle. 

Tickets must be purchased by Wednesday 19th January and are available from the Registration & Members’ Services Team in Hartlepool Civic Centre on (01429) 523704.