After one of our safer topics of conversation the tam o shanter was brought up. It was kind of suggested that we all wear a bit of tartan be it a shirt, scarf or anything else.
"Tam o' Shanter" is a narrative poem written by the Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1790, while living in Dumfries. First published in 1791, at 228 (or 224) lines it is one of Burns' longer poems, and employs a mixture of Scots and English.
The poem describes the habits of Tam, a farmer who often gets drunk with his friends in a public house in the Scottish town of Ayr, and his thoughtless ways, specifically towards his wife, who is waiting at home for him, angry. At the conclusion of one such late-night revel after a market day, Tam rides home on his horse Meg while a storm is brewing. On the way he sees the local haunted church lit up, with witches and warlocks dancing and the Devil playing the bagpipes.
The event is at the Bear Pub in Melksham from 7pm onwards so why not come along.
we will be around till 2200 (ish). Children under the age of 18 are allowed until 9pm
There is wifi
No raffles or games just chat.
Its steak night at the pub so there will be a fair few of us having food.
Note no purchase is necessary
Parking is behind the pub in the supermarket Car park.