As we all now know, the outbreak of COVID-19 has certainly disrupted our programme of events, meetings and most recently the RBWF schools national finals. It was indeed a great pity given that we had a number of kids from the Allanton Jolly Beggars group of winners who were eligible firstly to take part in […]
We are delighted to announce the high point of the Federation Calendar and can confirm that bookings are now being taken for the 2020 RBWF Conference. This year, we invite you to join us in the ancient Burgh of Renfrew, Cradle of the Stewarts, between Friday 4th and Sunday 6th September. The venue for the Conference […]
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times ” when I reflect on this line from A Tale of Two Cities it somehow makes me think of our situation today in that when I reached the “presidential chair” I was looking forward to an immediate trip to visit our friends in […]
Following the latest Government advice on Coronavirus, please note that Kilmarnock Headquarters will remain closed until further notice. We continue to welcome contact and enquiries via email and telephone: admin@rbwf.org.uk 01563 572469 Also please be aware that events advertised on this website and via our Newsletter will not be going ahead during this period of […]
Please note that the following events have been cancelled due to the interests of Public Health Warnings created by and because of COVID19 virus: Quarterly Meeting, due to be held in Ashgill on Saturday 14th March. The National Finals of the Senior Schools Competitions due to take place in Carluke on Saturday 28th March. The […]
Our arrival in Winnipeg was met by my 93year old aunt, cousin Shauna, and her husband Laurie who took us to their home in Carman about an hours drive from the airport. We enjoyed a leisurely couple of days with visits to the zoo, ( polar bears et al ) and the human rights museum. There […]
RBWF Lasses Lunch – Sunday 17th May 2020 12noon for 1pm at The Golden Lion Hotel, 8-10 King Street, Stirling, FK8 1BD Guest Speaker: Baroness Annabel Goldie Closing Date for bookings: Friday 17th April 2020 http://www.rbwf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Lasses-Lunch-Booking-Form-2020-1.pdf Please complete the RBWF Lasses Lunch Booking Form 2020 and return to RBWF HQ: 3A John Dickie Street, Kilmarnock, […]
‘Friendship Tiles’ The Robert Burns World Federation intends to raise funds to secure and develop a range of services within our Kilmarnock Headquarters, and as part of our Outreach and Education programmes. One opportunity to contribute is the sale of ‘Friendship Tiles’ – these are ceramic tiles which can be purchased for a Club, Association […]
We are delighted to be able to update you with some more details on the 2020 RBANA Conference. The Atlanta Conference will take place in Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center, 800 Spring Street NW, Atlanta from 24th -26th April 2020 http://www.rbana.org/ http://www.rbwf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/19-11-01-RBANA-2020-Conference-Registration-rev-2-Fillable.pdf http://www.rbwf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/19-10-31-RBANA-2020-Conference-Announcement.pdf
RBWF – 2019 National Festival for Primary Schools. The National Finals for Primary pupils took place at Irvine Royal Academy, Irvine, on Saturday 11th May 2019. Many thanks to our Schools Competition sponsors Golden Wonder and, also, The Jean Armour Trust, who helped make all this possible. Once again, a fantastic group of talented youngsters […]
