WRI BULLETIN

COALTOWN OF BALGONIE. June Hutton, accompanied by border terrier Rhua, gave a talk on Therapets – an organisation that takes pets, mainly dogs, into hospitals, hospices and care homes so that patients can interact with them. Competitions: flower of the month – 1 Isabel Blyth, 2 Barbara Patrick, 3 Margaret Burnett; dog ornament – 1 Mima Magna,

2 Mary Poxon, 3 Margaret Burnett; photo of a dog – 1 Nancy Howie, 2 Margaret Burnett, 3 Isabel Blyth.

INVERKEILOR. Members travelled to Pitlochry for their summer outing. They had lunch at Port Na Craig Restaurant before seeing Little Voice at the theatre.

CLEISH. Members took part in a walking treasure hunt around Kinross, organised by Hayley and Lynne. Refreshments were provided at Janette Craig’s house.

CAMERON. Members were joined by friends from New Gilston and Woodside for their summer outing to Linlithgow Palace, via a stop for coffee at Dobbies, Halbeath. High tea was enjoyed at the Park Bistro. President Joy Straith welcomed members for a taste and tell evening. Competitions: flower of the month – 1 Margaret Kirkcaldy, 2 Ann Morrison; words from Linlithgow Palace – 1 Kathryn Walker, 2 Margaret Kirkcaldy, 3 Margaret Lawson.

KILRY. Members held a party to celebrate the 81st anniversary. Gloria Mitchell told some funny stories and gave a talk on floral art. Competitions: fruit salad – 1 Joan Donaldson, 2 Isobel Buick, 3 Pat Donaldson; fresh flowers – 1 Margaret Darroch, 2 Jean Crighton, 3 Pat Donaldson. Trophy winners: Points Cup

– 1 Margaret Darroch, 2 Pat Donaldson, 3 Isobel Buick; Rose Bowl – Janey Mcfarlane; Flower Trophy – Janey Mcfarlane.