Garan Sang and Crambo-Jingle
Friday 3rd June 2011
an evening of poetry and song inspired by John Lapraik

in St Thomas's Hall. Muirkirk

A nicht o particeepation, o local talant, plus sangs fae Muirkirk
perfoarm't bi sum o the finest young traditional musicians in Ayrshur

A new twist on the Lapraik Festival Friday night
with the premier of some new songs about Muirkirk
arranged by John Morran
and featuring
local traditional musicians
East Ayrshire Young Fiddle Group
local poets and poetry readers

The introduction of the World John Lapraik Speaking Competition was announced by John Haining, President of the Robert Burns Worldwide Federation, during a visit to Muirkirk Primary School on Burns Day 2008. Also present at this event were Angus Middleton, President of the Ayrshire Feberation of Burns Clubs, Councillor Jim Roberts, Billy Sharp, Vice-President of Mauchline Burns Club and Douglas McKenzie of the New Cumnock Burns Club. Muirkirk Primary School has been asked to pilot the Young Peoples Speaking Competition for this event.