| LONDON: Burns - Society of Scottish Lawyers in London Burns Supper |
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Thursday, 24 January 2008, 7:00pm - 11:00pm |
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The Society of Scottish Lawyers in London (SSLL) was established inOctober 1987 by a Steering Committee chaired by Mr Tom Winsor * (RailRegulator 1999-2004). The main aims of the Society are...to provide an opportunity for social contact between Scottish lawyers in London; - to further the interests of Scottish lawyers in London; and
- to afford opportunities for the discussion and consideration of matters of interest to members of the Society.
There are currently 8 members of the Committee of the Societyunder the Presidency of James Higgins of Diageo. TheRt. Hon. Lord Mackay of Clashfern was elected as the Honorary Presidentof the Society at the Society's inaugural meeting and continues to holdthis position to date.
Currently, the main event organised by the Society is an annual BurnsSupper which is held at The Brewery in Chiswell Street, London ³ amagnificent venue in the heart of the City. Traditionally, the BurnsSupper is held on the Thursday before 25 January.
The Society is keen to hold other events for its members. The mostrecent event in addition to the Burns Supper was a drinks evening atThe Royal Scottish Corporation's headquarters in Covent Garden. TheRoyal Scottish Corporation is a charity which helps needy Scots inLondon suffering hardship or seeking to rebuild or improve their lives.
The Society is always keen to recruit new members to join the ranks.Any member of The Faculty of Advocates or member of The Law Society ofScotland who is resident in greater London or who conducts business ingreater London is eligible to become a member. Subscription fees arecurrently GBP10 per year and an application form for membership can berequested via the contact details below.
One of the benefits of membership is discounted tickets to the BurnsSupper! Contact: The Committee of the Society are also keen to welcomefresh ideas and enthusiasm in the running of the Society's affairs andwould be delighted to hear from anyone with an interest in joining.
Please contact Robin Shannan, Treasurer of the Society,
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Location: The Brewery, Chiswell Street, Moorgate, London, EC2, England
Contact: Robin Shannan |
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