Happy New Year!

As the Editor is Scottish, there is an obligation to repeat this information published last Hogmonay 😉

We all sing it when the bells chime midnight but what does Auld Lang Syne mean? It literally translates as Old Long Since making reference to the “olden days”, particularly with friends.

Written as a poem by Rabbie (Robert) Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796) in 1788, it was put to the music of an even older folk tune. The Scottish Bard used the Scottish dialect however here are the lyrics in an English, singable form:

Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne?

Chorus:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we’ll tak’ a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

And surely you’ll buy your pint cup!
and surely I’ll buy mine!
And we’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

Chorus:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we’ll tak’ a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

We two have run about the hills,
and picked the daisies fine;
But we’ve wandered many a weary foot,
since auld lang syne.

Chorus:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we’ll tak’ a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

We two have paddled in the stream,
from morning sun till dine;
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.

Chorus:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we’ll tak’ a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

And there’s a hand my trusty friend!
And give me a hand o’ thine!
And we’ll tak’ a right good-will draught,
for auld lang syne.

Chorus:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we’ll tak’ a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

Wishing Everybody A Happy & Healthy New Year!

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A Piper Welcomes In 2022

Villagers who were out to welcome the New Year were treated to a piper playing Auld Lang Syne as it turned midnight into 2022 🙂

The piper, who was with a private function being held in the Comrades Hall, played outside the hall and then led the party and those from the Comrades Arms down to the square to meet with other villagers who had kept the tradition of singing Auld Lang Syne and making a circle in the square.

When the piper had stopped, we were then led to Bennett Jones, aged only 10 years, who played his rendition of Auld Lang Syne on his trumpet. The piper played another tune and a few fireworks were let off from Bernards’ Place.

The following 2 and a half minute video is not professional but hopefully captures the spirit and gives memories to those who were there:

Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year!