Glasgow Presidential Dance

THE SCOTTISH BAKER GLASGOW PRESIDENTIAL DANCE

2022 GLASGOW PRESIDENTIAL DANCE

It was a delight to be back at the Grand Central Hotel for our Glasgow Presidential Dance on the 26 February. It was our first social event since we were hit by the Covid- 19 pandemic. Regretfully, we did not avoid its impacts that evening, as President Linda Hill and her husband Steve both came down with Covid the week of the event and were unable to attend.

Linda said at the time: “It is with a heavy heart that I cannot join you for this evening’s Scottish Bakers Presidential Dance, but the pandemic has after two years finally caught up with me; I am devastated not to be able to join you this evening. Regardless, I extend my warmest welcome to everyone and urge you all to enjoy yourselves and dig deep for our charitable causes.” Vice President Ian McGhee stepped in to welcome guests on behalf of the President and was able to bestow the honour of Life Member on Past President Craig McPhie; something we had not been able to do due to the pandemic. Over £7000 was raised on the night, including a generous donation from Bissett Printers to the Scottish Bakers Benevolent Fund. The remainder of the money raised was split between the Benevolent Fund and President Linda Hill’s chosen charities of Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland and The Lighthouse in Perth, a non-profit service offering crisis support for anyone aged 12+ who is at risk of self-harm or suicide. It was fantastic to have the Scottish Bakers Family back together once more at a social gathering. Lots of fun was had with our host Edward Reid, including a game of Hit or Miss, a Past Presidents dance off, a birthday serenade for BAKO’s Suzie Finlay and a bit of a conga on the dancefloor! Thank you to our strategic partner BAKO for their generous support of the event, and to all of the other members and attendees who generously donated some fantastic raffle and auction items.