Ardrishaig Flower Show bursts with colour
Beautiful begonias were just some of the fabulous flowers on display at Ardrishaig Horticultural Society’s annual show. Carradale’s Sandra Galbraith had a successful show winning the Coronation Cup for roses as well as the Archie J MacDonald memorial trophy for pansies and 15 other first prizes. The main prize, the Coronation Cup for the most points overall, was won by Hugh McLeod with 62 points, as well as the Crawford Cup for the best exhibit and the Tommy Tyson Memorial Cup for best begonia. Earlier Neil John MacLean, who won the Thompson Cup for the best fuchsia, opened the flower show with James McLellan. It was not all about flowers and there were some notable winners in the produce and craft sections. Elizabeth Scott won the President’s Cup and the Coronation Cup for most points in baking and preserves as well as the Anderson Cup for the best sultana cake and Alexis McLellan won a cup for the most points in preserves. Kay Ballantine’s adorable rabbit was just one of many contributions that gained her the rosette for the most points in knitting alongside Betty Rhodick. The younger generation also did well. Shaun Doy won the Balliemore Youth Trophy and the Colin Wilson Memorial Quaich for carnations, Gavin Small won a rosette for most points in the children’s section, and Nathan Jackson won the Crawford Cup for school art for Achahoish School. For full details of Sandra Galbraith’s success, see page two.