Club News
Auchterarder SWI
The meeting was opened by president Diane Holme, who welcomed members and visitors.
The minutes of the February meeting were approved and seconded, correspondence read out and forthcoming events notified.
Diane then welcomed members of Blackford SWI, who provided entertainment. Lexa laid on Irish bingo and also demonstrated a quick starter with goats cheese and chili beetroot. Shona showed how to make a waffleberry pudding, which everyone got to sample later.
Next was Tracey with a hedgehog quiz, while Nicki demonstrated how to make small flowers with wire and nail varnish.
A hilarious memory quiz from Tracey and Shona followed, finished off by singing two songs.
A tasty supper was provided by Auchterarder members. after which everyone visited the bring and buy table which was very well stocked. The raffle was drawn and competition results announced.
Competitions: Limerick - 1 Diane Holme, 2 Margaret McArthur. Soda bread - 1 Mary McGraw, 2 Isabel Menzies. Flower of the month - Noreen Homewood. Four ply knitted premature baby jacket (Margaret Stewart Memorial Trophy) - Catherine McGraw.
The next meeting will be on Thursday, April 20, at 7.30pm in the Institute, Aytoun Hall.
Comrie Inner Link
President Helen Rae welcomed a good attendance of members to hear author Roger Cartwright.
His presentation was entitled ‘Art and Design at Sea’ which proved to be a fascinating look at art, depicting ships from sailing ships to the present day.
This included a wonderful selection by a variety of artists, including art deco and very modern examples of art on ships and buildings by the sea, replicating features of ships.
Roger is an accomplished speaker and it was a perfect finale to the season.
Anne Pirie warmly thanked Roger for a truly memorable talk.
Comrie SWI
President Joyce Carnegie welcomed members and friends to Re-Make.
President Susan Gray welcomed members. She dealt with the business and introduced Estelle Nicol, who delivered a talk on trekking in the Himalayas for Marie Curie.
She described the scenery and many of the people she met during her time there. She also spoke about a visit to the Taj Mahal and a special photo taken there. Janet Shanks thanked Estelle on behalf of members and Pam Brand and helpers served tea.
Competitions: Salsa dip - 1 Janet Shanks, 2 Lesley Buchan, 3 Pam Brand. Mother’s Day card - 1 Janet Shanks.
The next meeting is at 7.30pm on April 13 in the Aytoun Hall’s lesser hall. The speaker will be John Boyd from Auchterarder in Bloom. Competitions: small Easter cupcake; favourite houseplant; half pound jar of three-fruit marmalade. There will be a raffle.