Burns Supper   January 26, 2008

50 guests at Franklin: The Centre joined thousands of people world-wide who celebrated poet Robert Burns' birthday with this traditional evening of Scottish food, Burns poetry and speeches. Pukekohe Pipe Band presented the haggis and diners enjoyed a quiz and costume competition.

The event was the first in a series of cultural evenings which FACT plans to offer throughout the year. Watch the What's On page for details of upcoming events.

 

 

 

 

Grand Opening of Franklin: The Centre   30 June, 2007

Franklin: The Centre—FACT’s new home—opened with a feast of sights and sounds. The E-PACS Lion Dancers entertained guests (stage front row, right to left) Mayor Mark Ball, Governor-General the Honourable Anand Satyanand, PCNZM, his wife Susan, Minister for Auckland Issues the Hon. Judith Tizard, former New Zealand Steel President Bill Jacob, and Weta Workshop founder Richard Taylor.