WRI BULLETIN

KIRRIEMUIR. Chris Horrocks welcomed members and guest Norah Meikle, representing Angus Federation. Jonathan Mitchell gave a talk on his life as a painter. Anne Morrall proposed thanks. Competitions: Thank You Card – 1 Pat Paterson, 2 Ivy Ray, 3 Charlotte Brown; flower of the month – 1 Linda Wells, 2 Anne Morrall, Pat Paterson, Chris Horrocks and Charlotte Brown. FARNELL. Ingrid Allison presided and welcomed old and new members to the first meeting of the new session. She then introduced Angus Whitson (AKA Man with Two Dogs), who gave a varied talk of his life and writings in The Courier which was enjoyed by all. Competitions – jar of wild flowers – 1 Sarah Ramsay, 2 Jill Winton, 3 Jess Cromar; blueberry jam – 1 Joyce Ellis, 2 Morag Ramsay, 3 Ingrid Allison; flower of the month– 1 Joyce Ellis, 2 Sarah Ramsay 3 Alisha Grassick. ARBIRLOT and

CARMYLLIE. Mrs Edith Douglas introduced Maureen Mcleod, federation chairman, who gave a talk. Sam Riddell then gave a talk on his work with the Scottish Charity Air Ambulance. Competitions: strawberry jam – 1 Nan Reid, 2 Liz Nicol, 3 Edith Douglas; holiday photo – 1 Margaret Clark, 2 Anna Allan, 3 Nan Reid; flower of the month – 1 Flo Cruickshank, 2 Edith Douglas, 3 Margaret Clark. Mrs Mcleod and Mr Riddell cut the 2nd birthday cake. Flo Cruickshank proposed thanks and Mrs Douglas closed the meeting.

CORTACHY. Chairman Sandra Boath presided and the new federation chairman Maureen Mcleod gave a talk on the executive committee and encouraged candidates for various positions to come forward. Murray Brown from the RNLI showed a short film on emergency rescues. Competitions: bridie – 1 Margaret Jack, 2 Patsy Paton, 3 Margaret Mackie; leaf collage – 1 Patsy Paton, 2 Sandra Boath; flower of the month – 1 Sandra Boath, 2 Caroline Lang, 3 Maggie Bentley. Caroline Lang proposed thanks.

AIRLIE. Members were entertained by Maureen Crosbie who gave a demonstration on working with stained glass. Competitions: fruit jelly

– 1 Karen Boath, 2 Sheila Ireland, 3 Judith Mcvicar; cushion cover – 1 Janice Eason, 2 Fiona Dick, 3 Sheila Bruce; flower of the month – 1 Sheila Bruce, 2 Laura Carnegie, 3 Moira Mccolgan. MARYKIRK. President Miss H Murray introduced Ian Bell whose title for the evening was Snuff Boxes Mauchline Ware and James Sandy. Competitions: apple chutney – 1 Miss F Roberts, 2 Mrs S Valentine; wooden box – 1 M Thompson, 2 H Macdonald; flower of the month – 1 B Ritchie, 2 B Davidson. NORTHMUIR. President Elma Dickens introduced Norah Meikle, past federation chairman, who gave a talk on the executive committee. Margaret Melville demonstrated weaving. Competitions: phone cover – 1 Mary Steele; 2 Joan Brown; 3 equal June Scrymgeour and Eileen Cramond; bramble jelly

– 1 Irene Mackie; 2 Mary Steele, 3 June Scrymgeour; flower of the month – Irene Mackie.

MEIGLE. Catherine Ritchie welcomed Lynda O’donell of The Gin Class for a gin masterclass. Kirsty Scott proposed thanks. Competitions: flower of the month – 1 Catherine Ritchie, 2 Kirsty Scott; canapes – 1 Catherine Ritchie, 2 Kirsty Scott, 3 Marion Hazel.