Success will allow spring show to blossom for years to come

This year’s spring show run by Kirriemuir and District Gardening Association was a great success.

The continuation of the show had been in doubt but thanks to the community support it should now continue for, hopefully, many years.

The prizes were presented by chairwoman Sheila Bruce. Spalding Cup for best entry in flowers and plants – B. Paton Silver Cup for most points in cut flowers – B. Paton William Milne Cup for most points in pot plants – M McColgan. Kirriemuir Town Council Salver for most points in Flower Arranging – A Scotland. Benshie Bowl for most points in Class 34 of Flower Arranging (Old Time) – A Scotland. Silver Cup for most points in baking – E Nicoll. Silver Cup for most points in handicrafts – M Alexander. Sid Lobban Shield for most points in children’s classes – Bradley Franchi. Kirrie Dumpling World Championship – G Bruce. Results: Vase of Long Trumpet Daffodils (Self Yellow) – A Pole. Vase of Long Trumpet Daffodils (Other than 1) –F McIntosh. Vase of Double Daffodils – B Paton. Vase of Multi-headed Daffodils – F McIntosh. Vase of Miniature Daffodils - M. McColgan Vase of Narcissi (Large Cup) – J Elliott. Vase of Narcissi (Small Cup) and Vase of multiheaded Narcissus – B Paton. Vase of Narcissi (any other) and Vase of tulips one variety, vase of tulips mixed and vase of double tulips – F McIntosh. Vase of Muscari – W de Chiantis. Vase or Bowl of Polyanthus – E Nicoll. Vase or Bowl of Primroses – B Paton. Vase of Auriculas – A Pole. Pansies and violas – B Paton. Vase of Flowering Trees and/or Shrubs – P Newman. Assorted Daffodils/Narcissus – M McColgan. Alpine Plant in Pot – Foliage – MMcColgan. Alpine Plant in Pot – Flowering – M McColgan. Cactus in Pot – I Robertson. Succulent in Pot – M McColgan. Cactus Collection – and pot polyanthus – A Pole. Pot Pansies – R de Vere’s. Foliage Plant – F Graham. 2 Pot Plants – R de Vere’s. Pot Kirrie Dumplings – G Bruce. Jar of Pear Chutney – J McVicar. Jar of Marmalade – E Nicoll. Jar of Lemon Curd – S Bruce. Gingerbread – E Nicoll. Cheese Scones – F Graham. Flapjacks – M McColgan. Coburg Cakes – P Winter. Cheese and Onion Tart – S Bruce. Bounty Bars – E Nicoll. Cereal Traybake – J McVicar. Baby Bootees and Mitts – L de Vere’s. Aran Hat – J France. Crochet Bag – M Alexander. Soft Toy – M Alexander. Mug Mat – M Alexander. Painted Picture – S Bruce. Easter Photo – L de Vere’s. Beadwork Box – A Pole. Tea Cosy – M Alexander.

The trophy winners with their prizes.