The Society of Scottish Lawyers in London Burns Supper

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1 The Society of Scottish Lawyers in London 2015 Burns Supper 6.30pm, Thursday 22 January 2015 The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SD Black Tie/Highland Dress Closing date for applications: Thursday 13 November 2014 For more information, including the order of events, visit or contact the Committee by THE COMMITTEE: Guy Norfolk (President); Cara Norfolk (Secretary); Sarah Chilton (Treasurer); James Higgins; Robin Shannan; James Shaw; and Morven Greig.

2 How much are the tickets? Individual Tickets The Society of Scottish Lawyers in London Burns Supper 2015: FAQs Members: 110 per ticket Non-members: 120 per ticket Table Packages Member Tables (4 or more members per table) Table of 10: 1,100 Table of 12: 1,320 Non-Member Tables Table of 10: 1,200 Table of 12: 1,440 Society Membership Annual Membership 10 per person* *available to lawyers (practising or non-practising) with a significant presence in London who either qualified in Scotland or have Scottish connections acceptable to the Committee. How will tickets be allocated? As in previous years, allocation of tables will be at the discretion of the Committee. In the case of over subscription preference will be given on the basis of the number of paid-up members of the Society. Tables will consist of either ten or twelve places. The Society is nevertheless organised for the benefit of its members and we are almost always able to accommodate applications from members for tables of less than ten or twelve places, and single applications from members.

3 What is the order of events? 6.30pm: 7.00pm sharp: 9.30pm: 11.00pm: 12.30am: Drinks reception - King George III Room Supper - Porter Tun Room Speeches Ceilidh music as ever by The Frank Reid Scottish Dance Band Carriages Who are the speakers? Address to the Haggis: The Immortal Memory: Toast to the Lassies: Reply on behalf of the Lassies: To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed Edith Forrest, criminal advocate and renowned Burns speaker As Speakers are confirmed, we will circulate an amongst the members to let them know. Successful Applicants Once the closing date for applications, 13 November 2014, has passed a formal acknowledgement to successful and unsuccessful applicants will be sent out shortly thereafter. Sent with this will be a link to the Society's website page giving details of the menu and information on how to order wine and or other drinks. Can I pre-order drinks? With regard to pre-supper drinks, these are made available in the King George III Room where a cash bar is available. Pre-Supper and Supper drinks for corporate hospitality tables can be pre-ordered directly from The Brewery and not via the Society. As noted above, the wine list and forms for pre-ordering both pre-supper and Supper drinks will be made available on the website by the time your application is confirmed.

4 What if I have special dietary requirements? Arrangements can be made for vegetarians/persons with special dietary requirements. This information is supplied to The Brewery via the Society. Please note that if the Society is not notified of any specific dietary requirements by Monday 5 January an extra cost will be charged by The Brewery for each special meal required and this cost will be passed on to the applicant. What is the dress code? The Burns Supper is a black tie event. encouraged! Highland Dress is acceptable and actively Can I provide a seating plan for my table? Successful applicants are responsible for laying out place names at their table(s) and access is given early to the Port Tun Room where the Supper is held to allow this to be done. Can non-members apply for tickets? The Committee would like to emphasise that for applications to be successful they must be made by a fully paid up member of the Society. To apply for membership please membership@scottishlawyersinlondon.co.uk to request an application form. Further information Please do not phone with any queries regarding the Supper or your application. If you have any other queries regarding the 2015 Burns Supper please contact the Committee at: committee@scottishlawyersinlondon.co.uk.

5 The Society of Scottish Lawyers in London Burns Supper 2015: Application form Table Host Tickets Name: Members:. x 110 =... Firm Name: Address: Non-Members:. x 120 =... Table Packages Non-Members Tables Tables of 10:. x 1,200 =... Tables of 12:. x 1,440 =... Members Tables Tel : Tables of 10:. x 1,100 =... DX : Tables of 12:. x 1,320 =... Society membership.. x 10 = TOTAL =... Names of members for Members Tables Member 1: Member 3: Member 2: Member 4:

6 Methods of Payment Funds can be wired to the Society account name: The Society of Scottish Lawyers in London, sort code: and account number: Please ensure you include an identifiable reference and you have returned a completed application form by post to Robin Shannan, McClure Naismith LLP, Equitable House, 47 King William Street, London EC4R 9AF (DX No: 764 CDE London) or by to rsvp@scottishlawyersinlondon.co.uk. Alternatively funds can be sent by cheque made payable to The Society of Scottish Lawyers in London and posted together with a completed application form to the address above. Your application form should be returned as soon as possible and in any case by 13 November No application will be accepted without a cheque or wire for the full amount. In the event of cancellation, refunds can only be made if the cancelled places are taken up by other guests. Successful applicants will be ed on or shortly after 13 November Successful applicants will be asked to provide the names of all their guests and details of any specific dietary requirements by not later than 5 January 2015.