Dunbar was the "
Rhymer of Scotland," that is the poet-laureate of his day, and so, as was natural, he made a poem upon this great event.
There wis auld kilts and new kilts O every clan and hue kilts Reid, yalla, green and blue At the Kilt Society Ball THE KILT SOCIETY BALL - RAB THE
RHYMER "Ah, Stoo-art tartan, are you a member of the Clan?" Ere wis me takkin intae the Games Park at Ballater an es strappin young cheil wi a gran American drawl spottit ma kilt o the Ancient Hunting Stuart of Appin, openin oot his tippet tae reveal the verra same tartan, tho mine a thochtie mair ancient throwe seein a helluva lot mair gaitherins.
Directed with verve and written with whiplash crispness by Jeff Chan and Andrew
Rhymer, "Plus One" sputters only at the end when it succumbs to Screenwriting 101 levels as Ben sums up all he's learned, punctuated by lame sports metaphors ("There are many innings in this ballgame!") and wince-inducing observations.
Other performers will include the parody hip hop artist Mr B the Gentleman
Rhymer, and opera and musical theatre duo Opera-lele.
Thursday, September 13, is Roald Dahl Day - and to celebrate The Storybarn is adding a twist to its usual Incy Wincy
Rhymer and Storyhunter sessions.
SG PETCH DARLINGTON AND DISTRICT LEAGUE DIVISION B Spennymoor v Raby Castle II RABY CASTLE II: R Kirkup c and b Hardwick 12, A Lamb b Rouell 0, P Forster c Rouell b Hardwick 46, M Allison c and b Hardwick 4, A Harker b Hardwick 5, R West b
Rhymer 34, M Humble b
Rhymer 15, A Simpson c unknown b Groves 0, J Wade not out 1, R Harker b Templeton 5.
Aldbrough St John v Richmondshire IV Full scorecard unobtainable DIVISION B Barton v Spennymoor BARTON: M Pheasant b Groves 23, D McAfee c Cowan b Groves 5, M Aston c Collingwood b Cowan 5, M Short b Cowan 0, L Seall b
Rhymer 8, AT Percival c Spence b Groves 1, M Kearney c Middleton b Jones 36, J Aston lbw Templeton 10, J Percival not out 2, A Short b Templeton 0, J Kearney b Templeton 0.
Lacy Roofing operations director, Keith Beck, centre, with TV presenter Helen Skelton and construction industry executive Carl
Rhymer at the CITB Apprentice Awards 2015