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SIL Q4 4th Birthday on 27th October 2005

The Scots in London at the Caledonian Club. Please click on the photo to the right to see it enlarged and why not check out the other photos from SIL Q4 2005 bash at the Caledonian Club.

SIL celebrated its 4th Birthday on 27th October with a SIL Quarterly Drinks and Entertainment Extravaganza at The Caledonian Club, London's exclusive Scottish retreat. The night marked the launch of Scots In London's sponsorship with Scotch Whisky giant, Whyte and Mackay. Over 260 SIL attended what was a fantastic night - it rocked! SIL - from a handful of Scots in 2001 to a fast-growing, solid, diverse, dynamic, independent, apolitical, informal, passionate and enthusiastic network and marketplace of over 2000+ Scots and over 100+ Scots Clubs, Societies, Charities, Organisations, Businesses and Individuals in London today. Watch this space for exciting the new SIL monthly newsletters (listening to your feedback!), website, discounts, networking info and much more!

SIL QUARTERLY CHARITY DRINKS Q3 2005 / HOW THE SCOTS TOOK OVER LONDON

Date:     WEDNESDAY 6th JULY 2005
Time:      6.30-late (Please arrive early for 6.30-8.30pm Complimentary Drinks & Munchies) Venue:       Scots owned Evening Standard Bar of the Year 2003, Apartment 195, King's Road, Chelsea, London.
Check out:       Apartment 195 (wow!):
Reviews:       " Urbane Elegant and comfortably understated" , Timeout; " Chelsea's most luxurious and decadent of venues" , Sunday Times; " So chic it's almost painful ", Evening Standard.
Cost:       £5 entry (in aid of One Non-Scottish Charity & The Royal Scottish Corporation )
Aim/Who:      Enjoy a relaxed and informal Scots networking evening by joining Scots of ALL ages, ALL genders and backgrounds together ­ a distinct buzz and distinguished blend! Keep it up girls!
Special Guests:       David Stenhouse (as below) and others to be confirmed (hopefully Scottish celebs and MPs).
Format/Theme:
6.30-7.15pm:  Piping on arrival from The Pinstripe Highlanders ­ listen for the skirl of the pipes as you walk down the Kings Road!
6.30-8.30pm:  Complimentary Glenfiddich Whisky and Glenfiddich Whisky Cocktails, IPA Beer, munchies, courtesy of William Grant & Son, Caledonian Brewery and Apartment 195.
7.30-8pm:   "HOW THE SCOTS TOOK OVER LONDON". DAVID STENHOUSE, writer, broadcaster and presenter of many programmes for Radio Scotland, Radio Three and Radio Four, introduces his highly acclaimed book by the same name followed by Q & A " If you want to know how Britain works, you need to know this, whether you like it or not." James Naughtie; " A terrific book about the powerful Scots who have taken over London." The Independent.
8-8.15pm:  A few words from Sponsor followed by Traditional SIL Group Photo 8.15-8.30   Wha's Like Us? A Cheeky Wee Summertime Address to the Haggis by Melrose Rugby Superstar Andrew Fox
8.15-late:   Enjoy the atmosphere
Dress Code:  As always, KILTS, TARTAN, SMART DRESS are much appreciated. But anything goes
Background:  Over 200 Scots attended the last SIL Quarterly Drinks Q2 2005 gathering on Wed 6th April to celebrate "A Tribute to Tartan Day" so please help to keep the momentum going. Click on either photo to link to all the photos from the event.

For information, please contact Eddie Tait or tel 07748 148080 or visit EU Club of London Events We would love to hear from anyone who can help introduce more non-traditional events to SIL e.g. Scots DJ Night, Scottish Artists etc.