An historic event of monumental significance in the poetic annals of this island. As far as we know, an event of this nature honouring this amazing bard – who will be remembered for a very, long time – has never before been held south of the border.
Participants were shocked into joining in with community singing, verse and active toasting [“McGonagall! William Topaz McGonagall: may he remembered for a very, very long time“]. Everyone dressed accordingly for such a disastrous occasion: lads in cap, scarf, old jacket, ‘nicky tams’ (trousers tied up around the calves with string) and a pair of old boots; collarless shirt perhaps; for ladies, tasteless headscarf (over curlers perhaps), cardigan, slippers…
Never to be forgotten for a very, very, very long time!
Thursday 28 November 2013 - McGonagall Soiré – 7 p.m. for 6:30 pm at The George.
Hi there,
Our Round Table branch are looking to hold our first Mcgonagall supper. Do you have any pointers you could give us? Any help appreciated.
Thanks.
Steve.
Hey – we had a hoot of a time. Key things for us were a working script for the active participants, the musical contribution, the ‘Heid Yin’ [main speaker] and willing caterers who ‘get it’. Be prepared for things going off piste; it helps hugely that no-one knows when it’s not going to plan. Good luck!