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St. Andrew's Society News - November 26, 2025

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. VERSION FRANÇAISE St. Andrew's Society of Montreal Wee News November 26, 2025 In this issue Happy St. Andrew's Day! Tomorrow: John Devine to speak at the Atwater Library Holiday concert in support of Share the Warmth Save the date for the Burns Supper Scots care! Supporting piping and drumming school Meet a student in the educational aid program Applications open for the McEuen Scholarship Scotland qualifies for the World Cup Holiday cocktail at the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada Sunday is St. Andrew's Day! The St. Andrew's Society of Montreal extends greetings to all our members and friends on St. Andrew's Day, a day which celebrates Scottish culture and heritage all over the world. We wish you health and happiness on this special day and in the coming year! TOMORROW! Don't miss the 2025 Ball Week lecture at the Atwater Library: Identity and Scots-Canadians: A talk by John Devine, Head of the Scottish Government in Canada Thursday, November 27 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Adair Auditorium, Atwater Library 1200 Atwater Avenue (accessible by elevator) All are warmly invited to the Atwater Library Lunchtime Series on Thursday for a talk by John Devine, Head of the Scottish Government in Canada and guest of honour at the 2025 St. Andrew’s Ball. He will share insights on identity, the Scots Canadian community, and his distinguished career in the diplomatic service. An event not to be missed! First-come first-seated; registration not required. For more information, please visit the Atwater Library website. Benefit concert for Share the Warmth: The Seven Joys of Mary: Celtic and English airs for the holidays Wednesday, December 3 7:30 p.m. Wellington Hall, Share the Warmth 625 Fortune Street, Montreal QC Join Ensemble La Cigale and tenor David Menzies for The Seven Joys of Mary, a festive benefit concert in support of Share the Warmth. Enjoy a warm, spirited program of English, Scottish, and Irish carols while helping neighbours in need. Presented with the support of the St. Andrew’s Society. Tickets $42 / $32. Come share in the music, the warmth, and the spirit of giving! Information and tickets Listen to an excerpt from The Seven Joys of Mary, presented by Ensemble La Cigale Save the date for the Burns Supper Thursday, January 22, 2026 L'Espace Canal at Restaurant L'Ambroisie Mark your calendars for the Society’s annual celebration of the wit and wisdom of Scotland's Bard, Robert Burns. Tickets will go on sale soon! Margo Pollock, Executive Director, St. Andrew's Society (second from left); with MPDS snare drum students Sophie Delorme and Ian Cameron; drum instructor Laura Riveros; bass drum student Simon Lachapelle; and MPDS director Jenna Dennison Scots care! Supporting local piping and drumming school Recently, the St. Andrew’s Society visited the Montreal Piping and Drumming School (MPDS). The Society is supporting the school by helping them purchase three new drums and drum harnesses—an investment that will allow the next generation of pipers and drummers to continue honing their skills and sharing their passion for Scotland’s rich musical heritage. We are proud to see this dedicated group of instructors helping to keep Scottish arts and culture thriving into the future. Meet a student in the educational aid program The St. Andrew's Society has supported education throughout its history, and is proud to be able to provide financial assistance to qualified students. Many thanks to our members whose generosity makes this program possible. Scots care! Lynne Brampton Lidkea is completing her Diploma of Ministry at Presbyterian College in Montreal as part of her continuing journey toward ministry within The Presbyterian Church in Canada. She previously earned a Master of Divinity degree from Tyndale University College and Seminary with a focus on counselling and has worked with several non-profit organizations supporting individuals in addiction recovery and youth mental health. Before returning to school, she served as a Youth and Family Coordinator at her home congregation, where she deepened her call to help people of all ages explore faith, belonging, and community life. Lynne’s Scottish heritage is a foundational part of her family story. Her great-great-great-grandmother, Agnes Watt, was born in 1819 in Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, and her great-great-great-grandfather, James Creighton, was born in 1812 in Dumfries-shire, Scotland. Their descendants settled in the Ottawa area and gradually made their way into the Bancroft and Belleville areas through the late 1800s. Together, they established roots that have quietly shaped her family’s story in Canada for generations. Lynne is grateful for the St. Andrew’s Society’s support of theological students and its commitment to honouring the rich threads of faith and heritage that continue to shape lives today. Lynne's scholarship was funded by the St. Andrew's Society and awarded by The Presbyterian College. Study at the University of St Andrews in Scotland The McEuen Scholarship is awarded to qualified Canadian students age 21 and younger for a full three-year undergraduate or a four-year honours degree at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. The scholarship covers all tuition and residence fees and includes a book allowance of £200. Awarded annually to a resident Canadian citizen, this renewable entrance scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic and extra-curricular achievement. For more information, visit the McEuen Scholarship Foundation website. Application deadline is January 31. Scotland's team heading to the 2026 World Cup! For the first time since 1998, Scotland is heading to the FIFA World Cup—an achievement that has sparked celebration all over the country. The decisive moment came on November 18 when Scotland defeated Denmark 4–2 in a dramatic finale to their UEFA Group C campaign. Get ready to cheer them on when the World Cup kicks off in June 2026! Upcoming events Wednesday, November 26, 7:30 p.m. Scottish country dance practice Royal Montreal Regiment Armoury, 4625 Saint-Catherine Street, Westmount Information> Thursday, November 27, 12:30 p.m. Identity and Scots-Canadians: A talk by John Devine, Head of the Scottish Government in Canada Presented by the Atwater Library Lunchtime Series, 1200 Atwater Avenue, Westmount Information> Friday, November 28 St. Andrew's Ball Marriott Château Champlain, Montreal Information> Wednesday, December 3, 7:30 p.m. The Seven Joys of Mary: Benefit concert for Share the Warmth Wellington Hall, Share the Warmth, 625 Fortune Street, Montreal Information and tickets> Thursday, January 22, 2026 Burns Supper L'Espace Canal at Restaurant L'Ambroisie Information> Published monthly, the Scottish Banner is the Scottish community’s largest international newspaper for ex-pat Scots or those with an interest in Scottish culture and tradition. Read the latest issue on our website! Founded in 1835, the St. Andrew’s Society of Montreal is a charitable society dedicated to the assistance of Montreal’s Scottish community, to education, and to the preservation of Scottish arts and culture. Support the St. Andrew's Society Copyright © 2025 St. Andrew's Society of Montreal. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: St. Andrew's Society of Montreal 1195 Sherbrooke Street West Montreal, QC H3A 1H9 Canada Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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