WRI bulletin

AIRLIE. Graham Galloway from Kirrie Connections gave a talk about the dementiafriendly Kirriemuir Project. Competitions: soup – 1 J Mcvicar, 2 M Mccolgan, 3 E ’Sullivan; fimo model – 1 E O’sullivan, 2 M Mccolgan, 3 L Carneige; flower of the month – 1 K Boath, 2 E O’sullivan, 3 S Bruce.

AUCHTERHOUSE. Members enjoyed a craft workshop evening led by creative members. Competitions: soup – 1 F Husband, 2 E Dunbar, 3 J Goodfellow; reflective photo – 1 F Husband, 2 E Denyer, 3 J Goodfellow; flower of the month – 1 M Steele, 2 E Denyer.

COLLISTON. Nancy Myles introduced Jim Nichol who gave an illustrated talk on the course of the Lunan from Lunanhead to Lunan Bay. Competitions: fishcakes – 1 E Bowman, 2 N Myles, 3 E Cumming; baby’s hat – 1 N Myles, 2 P Hamilton, 3 E Cumming; floral arrangement – 1 M Horne, 2 E Milne, 3 H Kelly.

FARNELL. Maureen Barclay, vice-president, introduced Wendy Coutts who helped members to make felt decorations. Competitions: flower of the month – 1 M Ramsay, 2 J Cromar, 3 J Ellis; decorated box – 1 J Ellis, 2 J Cromar, 3 N Short.

INVERKEILOR. President Diane Parry introduced James Collier from Emslie S Collier Funeral Director, who spoke about his business. Competitions: decoration – 1 S Duncan, 2 E Fleming; Victoria sponge – 1 D Parry, 2 M Totty, 3 S Duncan; flower of the month – 1 S Duncan, 2 J Hendry, 3 D Parry.

KILRY. Isobel Buick introduced lawyer Stuart Mackie who spoke about pensions rights for the elderly and making a will. Competitions: carrot and coriander soup – 1 M Darroch, 2 I Buick, 3 E Kydd; calendar – 1 I Buick, 2 M Darroch, 3 P Donaldson.

MONIKIE and NEWBIGGING. President Louise Johnston welcomed members and introduced Ken and Jean Mcronalds from Toucan Films, who gave a talk about their journey to Thailand and Paris and about nearer home in Monifieth. Competitions: Victoria sponge – 1 M Whyte, 2 C Ferguson, 3 E Millar; ribbon weaving article – 1 L Johnston,

2 M Whyte, 3 G Millar; flower of the month – M Ramsay.