WRI BULLETIN

FETTERCAIRN. Helen Ritchie introduced Liz Carnie, who gave a talk on her safari to South Africa. Competitions: flower of the month – 1 Sheila Wilson, 2 Morag Christie, 3 Francis Clark; holiday snap – 1 Joan Nicolle, 2 Kathleen Burnie, 3 Bea Easson. FOWLIS and LIFF. President Phyllis Lyske welcomed members and Jeni Sinclair, dementia adviser with Alzheimer Scotland, gave a talk on dementia. Competitions: any pickle – 1 Isabel Wright, 2 Freda Knox, 3 Phyllis Lyske; favourite piece of costume jewellery – 1 Moira Cardossi, 2 Phyllis Lyske, 3 Isabel Wright; flower of the month – Phyllis Lyske. STRACATHRO. President Jane Cuthill welcomed Eileen Weir who demonstrated feltwork. Competitions: treacle scones – 1 Fiona Gill, 2 Helen Christie, 3 Wilma Robertson; felt bookmark – 1 Fiona Watson, 2 Anne Leiper, 3 Helen Christie. INVERARITY. President June Richardson welcomed retired prison officer Bob Wallace, who gave a talk on his working life in Peterhead and other prisons. Competitions: holiday photo – 1 Sheila McFarlane, 2 Emily Hendry, 3 Sheila Todd; flower of the month – 1 Emily Hendry, 2 Sheila McFarlane, 3 May Kidd. ST VIGEANS. Ann Frith presided at an informal meeting. Member Ann Findlay shared her passion for stamp collecting and Ann Frith demonstrated seated exercise. Competitions: tissue box cover – 1 Ann Findlay, 2 Sylvia Tasker, 3 Lesley Masson; antique item – 1 Ann Frith, 2 Rose Norman, 3 Sylvia Tasker. WESTMUIR. Members celebrated the 96th birthday with a clootie dumpling made by Margaret McLagan. President Evelyn Thomson introduced Gillian and Sheila, from Two Hearts, and they displayed jewellery, scarves, bags and purses. Competitions: small jar of apple sauce – 1 Sheila Ireland, 2 Iris Forrest, 3 Joyce Barclay; crochet flower – 1 Margaret McIldowie, 2 Sheila Ireland, 3 Johanna Watson. TEALING. Members held the 93rd birthday party in the Pear Tree, Auchterhouse. Allison Stewart introduced Maureen McLeod, who advised members of the latest situation with the Angus Federation. MONIKIE and NEWBIGGING. President Louise Johnston introduced Jane and Emily, owners of Finishing Touches in Monifieth, and they showed scarves, gloves, handbags and small gifts. Competitions: two halloween cakes – 1 Thora Ogg, 2 Morag Whyte, 3 Trudy Whyte; favourite candle – 1 Thora Ogg, 2 Louise Johnston, 3 Gillian Millar; flower of the month – Thora Ogg. CARNOUSTIE and MUIRDRUM. Jim Robertson gave a talk on his mother’s book, The Quiet Life, about growing up as the daughter of a lighthouse keeper. Jim and friend Ian Ramsay then entertained with some songs. Competitions: millionaire’s shortbread – Jane Ower; sea poem – May Byron; flower of the month – Linda Shellard. LUNDIE. President Chris Duncan introduced Owen Selly, who gave a talk on the reintroduction of sea eagles to Scotland. Competitions: best tip – 1 Chris Duncan, 2 Heather Meikle, 3 Elizabeth Lawson; flower of the month – 1 Chris Duncan, 2 Margaret McLaggan, 3 Anne Kerr. STANLEY. Secretary K Baldie welcomed members and visitors to celebrate the institute’s birthday. W Reid proposed a toast and J Livingstone cut the cake. The Parish of Dunkeld Handbell Ringers entertained. Competitions: ornamental bell – 1 L Fermor, 2 J Gill, 3 K Baldie; handmade birthday card for Stanley SWI – 1 R Mills, 2 W Reid; flower of the month – 1 E Valentine, 2 J Gill, 3 P Whytock. MADDERTY. Guests Margaret Gordon and Corinne Kidd, of Cats Protection, gave a talk on the charity. Competitions: favourite candlestick – 1 F Haggart, 2 B Aitken, 3 E Watson; three pieces of fudge – 1 N Shaw, 2 J Freeman; flower of the month – 1 E Watson, 2 N Shaw, 3 B Aitken. COMRIE. A tour of Cultybraggan Camp by the heritage group was enjoyed by all members. Competitions: three treacle scones – 1 Joyce Carnegie, 2 Mairi Philip; leaf collage – 1 Joyce Carnegie, 2 Margaret Mcvicar, 3 Mairi Philip. KETTLE and DISTRICT. Members of Dairsie WRI entertained with extracts from their magazine, Dairsie Dazzle. Competitions: three rock buns – 1 Helen Ramsay, 2 Margaret Drummond, 3 Linda Strachan; knitted hat – 1 Helen Ramsay, 2 Hazel Lumsden; flower of the month – Linda Strachan.