There will be a grand Christmas dinner in the Bute Hall on Friday 10 December - 7 for 7.30 pm, held by the 1451 Association* of the University of Glasgow, open to all staff, alumni and friends of the University. Tickets are 30 pounds each, and include a pre-dinner reception in the Hunterian Museum, dinner and wine/soft drinks at dinner. Dress is formal - black tie/kilts and equivalent for ladies.

The speakers at the dinner will be Ms Wendy Alexander, MSP and the Principal of the University, Sir Muir Russell. There are 250 places at the dinner, and guests will be placed at tables for eight. There will be carols for audience participation at an appropriate point in the proceedings!

Further details and a ticket reservation form are available from the 1451 Association, c/o the Development and Alumni Office, 3 The Square 330 3593/2132/2937 replies and cheques by Friday 26 November if possible please.

*The 1451 Association is the West of Scotland Society for Alumni and Friends of the University.

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First published: 18 November 2004