We are a very sociable group who offer a warm Scottish welcome to those of Scottish
heritage and those who love Scotland. We enjoy celebrating our Scottish and British
traditions in true style.
The St Andrew Society of York is affiliated to the Burns Federation, Yorkshire District
which provides us with further social opportunities. Federation events
Our President, and Council Members, all of whom are elected by our members, put together and run our excellent
programme of events. The Society thrives on the enthusiasm of our members
The AGM begins proceedings for the year. It is at this event when all the formal
business of the Society is concluded. The out-going President summarises his or her year and the in-coming President is
inaugurated. New Council Members are elected to replace those who have completed their terms in office.
Once all the formalities are concluded there is a chance to enjoy a chat with friends over a cup of tea or coffee and to
meet the current Council Members who are always pleased to hear suggestions and ideas for the development of the Society.
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The Coffee Morning. This is a fundraising event for the President's
Charity. The Ladies Circle prepare tea, coffee and scones and then you have the opportunity to buy
other goodies many home made or home grown. Home
The Georgina Grace Trust was founded in 2005 after the founding trustees’ daughter, Georgina Grace, was born with CMV
(Cytomegalovirus). CMV is a common viral infection occurring throughout the world. However, CMV can infect babies in the
womb (congenital infection), as in Georgina Grace’s case, which has left her with left sided hemiplegia
(a weakness in the left side of her body similar to the affects of a stroke), visual impairment and slight brain damage.
The Georgina Grace Trust aims to help existing charities who work with disabled and special needs children throughout
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This year's BBQ will again be held in Temple Lane, Copmanthorpe. There will be all the usual fun games - slinging the
wellie, boules, putting and the like, which will test your skills! It is a good way to enjoy a summer's day
and the monies raised from the raffle and games will all go to support this years Charity
Please Contact
Sue for further details. Home
The Bowls Competition is pure fun! It's not the winning or the losing that matters.
Everyone is welcome to try their luck or just watch the fun. The ladies put on a superb high tea which follows the match
and a good time is had by all. Please Contact
Sue for further details. Home
This year's President has chosen the Elvington Air Museum as the venue and the fayre will be traditional Sunday lunch.
We will be able to explore the museum at our leisure too. Please Contact
Sue for further details. Home
The Ladies Circle meet on the second Thursday of each month, from October to May, at the Knavesmire Manor Hotel. These
luncheons which cost £13.50 per head for a 2 course meal (drinks not included) offer an excellent opportunity to socialise
during the day. There is usually a speaker to entertain us. Pre-booking is essential so please
Contact Cathie for futher details. She and the group will be delighted
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Ghosties, ghoulies and things that go bump in the night! Oh and treacle scones, ducking for apples and lots more
traditional games to play, will be on offer this evening. Please Contact
Sue for further details. Home
Our St Andrew's Night Dinner Dance, held in the Gimcrack Rooms at York Racecourse, is always a good evening. It offers
an opportunity to dine well, enjoy a few short speechs and take to the dance floor. This is the night when there is lots of
tartan on display, dress code is formal. Carriages are at 1am. Please Contact
Sue for further details.
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Hogmany is the Scotsman's specialilty. If a Scot can't celebrate the New Year in style, with friends and family, who can?
This is definitely a party night with music, dancing, games, songs, and much more all designed to ensure that we see the old
year out and the new one in, in style. Please Contact
Sue for further details.
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Some call this evening the highlight of the year, but should you not be Rabbie's best fan you are still assured of a
good evening. The Burn's Night Dinner Dance, is held at the Gimcrack rooms at York Racecourse, in the company of our Civic Party.
The Haggis, the star of the night, will be served with all due honour and respect, followed by yet another sumptuous meal.
The speeches that follow are, in turn, informative, educational, amusing and hopefully not too lengthy! The tables are
cleared away to open up the dance floor. It really is a super evening. Please
Contact Sue for further details. Home
The three main events are the Conference in September, the Bowls and
Quiz during the summer months and the Tartan Ball, in April. The final of this year's quiz will take place in West Bretton Village Hall on 12th June. It promises to be a good day so do come and join the fun. More dates and venues will be announced soon. Please Contact
Sue for further details.
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