Glassford WRI in full bloom

The president of Glassford WRI, Janet Foster, welcomed members and guests to their October meeting.

The speaker was Fiona Motion who, in the midst of her beautiful flower arrangements and gifts, demonstrated how to put together lovely Christmas and other table decorations.

The ladies all enjoyed her talk and showed their appreciation at the sales table. Sheila Moore gave the vote of thanks.

Competitions and prize winners were: Ladies corsage – 1, Sheila Moore; 2, Rosemary Johnstone; 3, Marion Russell. Bud vase – 1, Alison Brisbane; 2, Liz Morley; 3, Margaret Fleming.

A lovely supper and raffle completed the evening.

Meanwhile, an ‘At Home Evening’ will be held on Thursday, November 8 at 7.30pm in the village hall with entertainment from Elaine Dallas.

Ladies from Chapelton, Gilmourton and Sandford will be the club’s invited guests. An evening buffet meal will be served and there will be a raffle. The cost of the meal will be priced at £12. Why not go along and support and enjoy this lovely annual event in the annual calendar?

Finally, on Thursday, November 22, there will be a half-day outing to McKinnon Mills in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire.

Bus leaves Strathaven at 10am. Call Marion Russell on (01357) 521735 for more details.