Trophy will remember baker Beth

FOR more than 40 years it was part of Beth Laird’s life, and as Memus and Fern Rural looks towards its centenary, her family has ensured her dedication to the organisation will be remembered by generations to come.

But it will take a talented baker like Beth to get their hands on the home skills trophy gifted in her honour.

Widower Ivan was a special guest at the group’s annual meeting in Memus Hall where he handed over the Beth Laird Memorial Salver to its inaugural winner, Lavina Harvey.

He said: “With the centenary coming up next year, I’m delighted we have been able to add this trophy in Beth’s memory. It means they can award it every year.”

The salver presentation took place at an annual meeting at which loyal service certificates were presented to Ella Grant, Frances Craig, Elsie Nicoll and Kathleen Melville.

Memus and Fern Rural meets in Memus Hall on the second Tuesday of the month between September and May.

Pictured at the presentation are, from left: Ella Grant, Frances Craig, Ivan Laird and Lavina Harvey with the Beth Laird Memorial Salver for home skils, Elsie Nicoll and Kathleen Melville.