How Tynedale celebrated Burns Night over the years

The night marks the anniversary of Robert Burns' birth on 25 January 1759 and the traditional Burns supper is an evening event that celebrates his life and work.

History can trace its origins back to nine of Burns' close friends who decided to get together to mark the fifth anniversary of their friend's death.

In 2019, school in Prudhoe joined older residents in their community to celebrate Burns Night last week.

Joan Hepple chats to Adderlane Academy pupil Joey Charrin at The Manors Burns Night celebrations. (Image: NQ)

The Manors extra care scheme in Prudhoe, which allows its residents aged over 55 to live independently, received visits from Adderlane Academy and Highfield Middle School pupils on Friday to celebrate the birthday of famous Scottish poet, Robert Burns.

Caroline Dobson with Freya Johnson, Faye Brooks, Logan Reynolds and James Hope from Adderlane Academy making Scottish flags at The Manors for Burns Night. (Image: NQ)

Burns Night activities at the Manors were planned by activities co-ordinator Mark Pae.

Highfield Middle School pupil Ruby Smith (left) with Poppy Armstrong and Guy Bloomer, reading for residents at The Manors. (Image: HELEN SMITH)

The housing scheme, run by Karbon Homes, already runs several events throughout the year to get local youngsters interacting with residents.

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Adderlane Academy visited the residents in the morning, bringing them shortbread biscuits and spending time with them making Saltires.

The residents then enjoyed a traditional haggis lunch cooked by the restaurant staff, before they were visited by pupils from Highfield Middle School during the afternoon.

The students took it in turns to read out extracts of Robert Burns’ poetry, before the residents took part in a Burns Night quiz with Prudhoe University of the Third Age.

Table set for Burns Night in 2023 (Image: Karbon Homes)

In 2023, staff and residents at The Manors in Prudhoe enjoyed the return of Burns Night after being unable to celebrate as a large group since the pandemic.

Residents enjoying quiz (Image: Karbon Homes)Karbon colleague Graeme Haliwell joined us to read the Selkirk Grace and addressed the haggis and Lorraine Lathan, a Prudhoe resident and friend of the scheme, played the bagpipes for residents to come into the room. 

Local singer Derek Hodgson also joined in to provide entertainment through the afternoon.

Local singer Derek Hodgson sung to residents at the Manor in 2023 (Image: Karbon Homes)