Janine GriffithsBurns Night celebrations are coming to East Leeds this January, with two lively community events marking the occasion.
Gipton’s Old Fire Station hosts a Burns Night Disco on Friday 23 January (6.30–8.30pm). Expect a relaxed, sociable evening with a live DJ, bingo, dancing and a low-cost bar. Tickets are £5 and include a warming meal of mince and tatties – a perfect way to celebrate Robert Burns in good company.
Meanwhile, Chapel FM in Seacroft will also be marking Burns Night with an evening of Scottish culture, poetry and music in their welcoming radio station space. The event offers a chance to enjoy Burns’ work alongside food, drink and conversation in a friendly, local setting.
Two venues, two great ways to celebrate Burns Night close to home.
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