SWI BULLETIN

CLEISH. Dorothy Morris welcomed members and visitors to the October meeting. Michelle Silvera talked about her life as a vet. Anne Douglas gave thanks. Competitions: flower of the month – 1 Anne Doig, 2 Judith Mclaren, 3 Fiona Barnfather; animal ornament

– 1 Dorothy Morris, 2 Anne Bayne, 3 Helen Buchanan; knitted square – 1 Marion Laird, 2 Alison Morris, 3 Dorothy Morris. The November meeting was held at Loch Leven’s Larder. A talk was given about the history of the business, then there were demonstrations of gift-wrapping and how to make an onion and cheese twist. Agnes Thomson proposed thanks.

COLLACE and KINROSSIE. The institute sadly reports that Christine Strathie, president and valued member, has died. Members visited Print Works in Coupar Angus where John Easson gave a talk on the printing process. Competitions: plain scones – 1 Lilian Watson, 2 Mary Martin; winter photograph – 1 Lilian Watson, 2 Janet Rougvie.

DULL and DISTRICT. Members were welcomed to the Kenmore Bakery by the Mitchell family. Keith and Jacqueline demonstrated how to make petit fours.

DUNDUFF and DISTRICT. President Anne Marshall introduced Joanne Tarvit and Margaret Dalgleish from Cairneyhill SWI who were tellers for the evening. Officebearers: president Anne Marshall, vice-president Ann Mcburnie, secretary Mhairi Gillespie, treasurer Margaret Ross. Prizes for competitions held during the year: 1 Anne Marshal (Richie Cup), 2 Mhairi Gillespie (Lydiate Cup), 3 Kate Adamson; flower of the month – Barbara Tosh (Harry Roger’s Quaich). Competitions: calendar (any craft) – 1 Winnie Seaman, 2 Anne Marshall; shortbread Highlander – 1 June Patterson, 2 Anne Marshall; flower of the month – Margaret Ross.

ERROL. President Ruth Mckillop introduced Jim Lochhead who gave a talk on Perth Lade. Competitions: fruit scones – 1 Betty Lewis, 2 June Lawson, 3 Jean Young; earrings – 1 Freda Scott, 2 Eleanor Symon, 3 Fiona Ramsay; plant of the month – Jean Young.

FALKLAND and DISTRICT. Una and Dorothy entertained with humorous poems and stories. Annual prizewinners: Rosebowl – Lyn Hamilton; runners-up – Margo Brunton, Elizabeth Webster, Ann Young, Dorothy Booth; best trier – Pat Kilbane; flower of the month – Lyn Hamilton. New committee: president Elizabeth Webster, vice-president Ina Robertson, secretary Lyn Hamilton, treasurer Elizabeth Webster/ Margaret Stark, magazine and press secretary Margo Brunton, competitions: Pat Wells, raffle Dorothy Booth, tea money Jenni Lang. Competitions: knitted hat – 1 Isobel Mcbain, 2 Morag Gwilliam, 3 Lyn Hamilton; flower of the month – 1 Margo Brunton, 2 Lyn Hamilton, 3 Morag Gwilliam. Members expressed sadness at the death of member Heather Paton

KETTLE and DISTRICT. President Helen Ramsay welcomed everyone. Members from Falkland SWI were tellers and entertained with a quiz and poems. Competitions: Christmas tree decoration – 1 Helen Ramsay, 2 equal Emily Anderson and Margaret Drummond; flower of the month – Beth Coates. Points winners for the year – 1 Helen Ramsay, 2 Linda Strachan, 3 Margaret Drummond; Allan Pendant – Helen Ramsay; flower of the month – Margaret Drummond. Office-bearers: president Helen Ramsay; committee – Hazel Lumsden, Emily Anderson, Una Allan, Evelyn Morgan, Helen Stevenson, Moira Melville and Dorothy Murray.

KILLIN. President Elizabeth Woods welcomed Lisa Godfrey who gave a talk on her job with a corporate travel company in London. Jean Faichney proposed thanks. Competitions: scenic photo – 1 Catriona Inglis, 2 Cathie Reid, 3 Ellen Stewart; postcard – 1 Ellen Stewart, 2 Kay Riddell, 3 Lesley Stitt.

KILRY. President May Hadden introduced Pippa Clegg who gave a talk on bulb planting. Competitions: foliage in a tea cup – 1 Janey Mcfarlane, 2 Pat Donaldson, 3 Myra Thomson; orange curd – 1 Isobel Buick, 2 Janey Mcfarlane, 3 Pat Donaldson.

SILVIE and RUTHVEN. Rona introduced Judith Mcvicar and helper Moira Mccolgan from Airlie SWI who demonstrated Christmas treats in the form of canapes and cocktails. Valerie Smith was hostess and Dorothy Anderson proposed thanks. Competitions: 2020 calendar – 1 Margaret Bruce, 2 Madge Mccowan, 3 Jane Cameron; yule log – 1 Marion Ross, 2 Joy Reid, 3 Madge Mccowan; flower of the month – 1 Sheila Swankie, 2 Joy Reid, 3 Evelyn Nicoll.

STANLEY. President K Baldie gave a talk on felting and showed how to make a ‘Christmas pudding’. Hostesses were L Jolly and L Lennon. R Mills proposed thanks. Competitions: homemade Christmas card – 1 K Baldie,

2 E Young, 3 R Mills; acrostic word (November) – 1 L Jolly,

2 W Reid, 3 J Gill; flower of the month – 1 P Whytock, 2 J Gill, 3 W Reid. Some members went to the Perth and Kinross Federation shopping night at Glendoick Garden Centre.