SWI
The Scottish Women’s Institutes Spring Show brought together women from around Perth and Kinross to Bankfoot Church Centre.
A record 34 entries were judged in the community section and organisers also commented that there was a lovely array of colourful crafts, flowers and baking.
Results were:
Trophy winners: Margaret Anderson Trophy (Best Entry In Housewives Section) 1 Alison Harrison, Glenfarg. Chairman’s Choice - Christine Wood (Drimmieburn and Meikleour) Napkin from Community.
Imlay Quaich For Most Points In The Floral Art Section - 1 Linda Retson, Rattray. Margaret Mackay Trophy Education Competition: 1 Jay Hutchison, Carnbo. Heather Hallum Trophy Runner-up in Margaret Mackay Education Competition, Runner Up Susan McGhie Institute Kinglands. Charlotte Maclean Trophy Best Embroidered Article Overall - 1 Christine McConnell, Strathallan. Margaret Mclean salver best knitted article in handcraft section: 1 Edith Lennon Institute Kinglands. Margaret Nisbet Trophy Most Points In Bulb Section Nos. 1-7 - 1 Sandra Batty, Dull and District. Greta Scott Shield Winning Institute In The Community, 1 Blackford Points 64. Isobel Robertson Salver Most Points Overall - 1 Sandra Batty Dull and District. Margaret Folan Novice Quaich Novice Classes: 1 Hayley Cassells, Cleish. The Retson Junior Trophy ages 10 – 14 Class: 1 Ella Balanowski, Scone.
Handcrafts - Clock Cushion (any craft): 1 Margot Moran, Glenfarg, 2 Edith Lennon, Kinglands, 3 P Stewart, Dunning. Alice Band - 1 Elspeth Campbell, Kinloch, 2 Margot Moran, Glenfarg, 3 Sandra Batty, Dull and District. Needle Felted Doormouse, 1 Sandra Batty, Dull and District, 2 Edith Lennon, Kinglands, 3 Sarah Urie, Burrelton and Woodside. Two crocheted Coasters: 1 Edith Christie, Drimmieburn and Meikleour, 3 Margo Murray, Rattray and District, 3 Dorothy Morris, Cleish.
Article in Stumpwork: 1 Maureen Jones, Kinglands, 3 Marie Abott, Butterstone, 3 Sheila Brugees, Butterstone. Three Knitted Cakes on 10” cake board: 1 Edith Lennon, Kinglands, 2 Linda Thomson, Kinglands, 3 Dorothy Morris, Cleish. Sewn Waistcoat: 1 Hazel Ward, Birnam and Dunkeld, 2 Julia Robertson, Burrelton and Woodside, 3 Alice Nairn, Dunning. Painting- Alice’s Garden, any medium: 1 Jay Hutchison, Carnbo, 2 Alison Harrison, Glenfarg, 3 Muriel Bell, Glenfarg. Knitted tweedled Muff- Centenary Competition- to be donated. 1 C Stewart, Kinglands, 2 Linda Retson, Rattray, 3 Edith Lennon, Kinglands. Housewives: Three Chocolate Brownies: 1 Irene McWilliam Midatholl and Southtayside, 2 Christine Strathie Collace and Kinrossie, 3 Geraldine Miller, Muthill. Three Chelsea Buns: 1 Lynda Stuart, Glenfarg, 2 Beth Pringle, Cleish, 3 Susan McGhie, Kinglands. Three Sausage Rolls (Rough Puff ): 1 Christine Taylor, Strathallan, 2 Christine Strathie, Collace and Kinrossie, 3 Sandra Batty, Dull and District. Four Cake Incorporating a Vegetable (iced): 1 Susan McGhie, Kinglands, 2 Lesley Buchan, 3 Anne Mailler, Scone. Four Potato Scones: 1 Christine Taylor, Strathallan, 2 Sandra Batty, Dull and District, 3 Janet Shanks., Strathallan. Small Jar of Jam, marmalade and Chutney (all displayed in a container): 1 Mary McGraw, Auchterarder, 2 Elspeth Campbell, Kinloch, 3 Susan McGhie, Kinglands. Three Viennese Fingers: 1 Sandra Batty, Dull and District, 2 Christine Taylor, Strathallan, 3 Frances Drysdale, Carnbo. Spray of Flowers in sugar craft: 1 Alison Harrison, Glenfarg, 2 Mary Webster, Clunie, 3 Ursula Stewart, Glenfarg. Children’s Section: Up to Age 5: 1 Iris Balanowski, Scone, 2 Hannah Cullen, Scone, 3 Alesha Murison, Glenfarg. Age 6-9: 1 Lucy Moran, Glenfarg, 2 Adam Balanowski, Scone, 3 Charlie Mailer, Scone. Age 10-14: 1 Ella Balanowski, Scone, 2 Rebecca Hogg, Butterstone, 3 Michela Hogg, Butterstone. Education Competition, Margaret MacKay Trophy (7 entries): 1 Jay Hutchison, Carnbo, 2 Susan McGhie, Kinglands. Bulbs: One Bowl of 3 Hyacinths – any colour: 1 Janet Chalmers, Kinglands, 2 Lesley Buchan, Strathallan, 3 Margot Moran, Glenfarg. Single Hyacinth- grown in water: 1 Susan McGhie, Kinglands, 2 Sandra Batty, Dull and District, 3 Lesley Buchan, Strathallan. One Bowl daffodils- any variety: 1 Margaret Cummings, Kinglands, 2 Janet Chalmers, Kinglands, 3 Sandra Batty, Dull and District. One Bowl Tulips – any Variety (6 entries): 1 Sandra Batty, Dull and District, 2 Lesley Buchan, Strathallan, 3 H W Reid, Stanley. One Bowl Crocus - any Variety (6 entries): 1 Kim Stretch, Amulree, 2 Sandra Batty, Dull and District, 3 Margot Moran, Glenfarg. One Amaryllis Bulb (8 entries): 1 Margaret Cummings, Kinglands, 2 Dorothy Morris, Cleish, 3 Janet Chalmers, Kinglands. Flowering Pot Plant (7 entries): 1 C, Stewart, Kinglands, 2 Christine Taylor, Strathallan, 3 Lilias Ferguson, Kinglands. Floral Art: Exhibit Incorporating Pocket Watch- max 12” x 12” x 12” (7 entries) - 1 Linda Retson, Rattray and District, 2 Margaret Folan, Bridge of Earn, 3 Beth Pringle, Cleish. Exhibit “Alice in Wonderland” max 24” x 24” x 24” (6 entries) 1 Beth Pringle, Cleish, 2 Margaret Folan, Bridge of Earn, 3 Mary McGraw, Auchterarder. Arrangement in a teacup and saucer (18 entries): 1 C Stewart, Kinglands, 2 Linda Retson, Rattray, 2 Lesley Buchan, Strathallan. Arrangement on a mirror max 6” x 6”x 6” (11 entries): 1 Beth Pringle, Cleish, 2 Linda Retson, Rattray, 3 Mary McGraw, Auchterarder. Novice: Three Decorated Gingerbread People (2): 1 Hayley Cassells, Cleish, 2 Margaret McArthur, Auchterarder. Crocheted Bag (3): 1 Muriel Anderson, Longforgan, 2 Margaret McArthur, Auchterarder, 3 Hayley Cassells, Cleish. Photograph with caption- Picture max 7” x 15”. Mounted: 1 Hayley Cassells, Cleish, 2 Kim Stretch, Amulree, 3 Margaret McArthur, Auchterarder. Community Section: 1 Blackford Points 64, 2 Madderty Points 63.5.