Annual Spring show success for SWI
Auchterarder
The meeting was opened by President Diane Holme who welcomed members and visitors.
The minutes of the February meeting were approved and seconded, correspondence read out and forthcoming events notified.
Diane welcomed members of Blackford SWI who were there to entertain us. This they did admirably with a varied and enjoyable programme.
First was Lexa with Irish Bingo, then Shona showed us how to make aWaffleberry Pudding which we all got to sample later.
Next wasTracey with a Hedgehog Quiz. Nicki then showed us how to make small flowers with wireandnail varnish.
Lexa demonstrated a quick starter with goats cheese and chili beetroot . A memory quiz fromTracey andShonafinished off by singing two songs.
A supperwasprovidedby Auchterarder members after which everyone visited the Bring and BuyTable .
The raffle was drawn and competition results announced.
Competitions: Five Line Limerick - 1. Diane Holme, 2. Margaret McArthur. Small Round of Soda Bread: 1. Mary McGraw, 2. Isabel Menzies. Flower of the Month: Noreen Homewood, Special Annual Competition,“Margaret Stewart MemorialTrophy”- a 4plyknitted prematurebaby jacket - Catherine McGraw. The next meeting will be on Thursday, April 20, at 7.30pm in the Institute, Aytoun Hall.
Birnam and Dunkeld
The SWI held its March meeting in the Birnam Institute. Jennifer Clunie gave a talk on her holiday to Patagonia and Antarctica.
She illustrated her talk with a film of the wonderful scenery and animal life on that continent with accompanying orchestral music.
The next meeting and AGM will be held in the Birnam lnstitute on Tuesday, April 18, at 7.30pm.
A talk and demonstration on making blinds will be given by HazelWard.The competitions are for a favourite egg cup and Easter biscuits.
The DrValentine’s competition is for something new from something old.
Bridge of Earn
MrsWilma Scott, President welcomed members and guests to our March meeting. Various business matters were dealt with. Our speaker for the evening was Mrs Jane Sanderson, a member of Abernethy SWI who gave a talk with a powerpoint presentation on her trip to Kiliminjaro.Together in a party of eight she started off on safari for a few days then climbed Kiliminjaro and finished off on a few days holiday in Zanzebar.
This was a wonderful experience for Jane to celebrate a“Special Birthday”. Mrs Flo Millar gave a vote of thanks on behalf of the members.Tea and goodies were served with the raffle.
Competition - Flower of the month - 1 Mrs M Folan, 2 - Mrs W Scott. NextmeetingisApril12 when ladies from Forteviot will entertain.
Burrelton and Woodside
After business was conducted President Irene Smith introduced Michael and Rona Archibald from Perth Street Pastors.
They gave a talk on the work that they do. Competitions 3 rock buns - 1 Anne Haughs, 2 CarolineWeston, 3 Sarah Urie. Napkin with ring - 1 Sarah Urie, 2 Margaret Gordon and 3 Chris Pickthall. Flower of the month -Margaret Morrison.
Carse
Carse Group SWI held its heats for the Elizabeth Gardner Competition,“Pointless”, in GlencarseVillage Hall on Monday, March 13.
The winners were Balbeggie Institute represented by Kathy Cameron and Ann Gwynne.
The runners up were Longforgan Institute represented by Pat Sneddon and Brigid Craig. Balbeggie will go forward to represent Carse Group at the Federation Finals in Kinrossie on April 26.
Collace and Kinrossie
President Janet Rougvie opened the meeting and introduced the speaker Helen Brady who gave us a very informative talk on the work of Heart Start (funded by NHSTayside).
Helen also demonstrated how to use a defibrillator and answered a range of questions from the floor including the ●The Perth and Kinross Federation of the SWI held its annual Spring Show at the Bankfoot Church Centre.
The event had displays and competitions entries on various themes including handcrafts, housewives, bulbs and floral art.
Pictured from left are Edith Christie, Margaret Folan, Ursula Stewart, Dorothy Morris, Heather McDougall and Evelyn Scobie. Photo by Fraser Band Photography, Perth.
warning signs of a heart attack; how to get assistance and effectively call an ambulance.
Competitions: Favourite Quotation or saying -1 Alison Knight 2 Christine Strathie. Stuffed pepper: 1 Barbara Pratt 2 Christine Strathie.
Crook of Devon
At the February meeting Mrs Margaret Arbuckle welcomed members and introduced Mrs Margo Moran who gave a most interesting talk on Hardanger embroidery, she had brought along samples of her work and later members tried their hand at some stitching.
A vote of thanks was given by Mary Paterson. Competition winner:Valentine card MarjoryWalsh. At the March meeting President Alice Johnson welcomed members and introduced the speaker for the evening, Ben Houston from Blair Drummond Safari Park, he gave a history on how the park started and a very interesting and entertaining talk on life with the animals at Blair Drummond. Kim Massey gave the vote of thanks .
Competition winners: Pancakes -Chris Bennett, Flower of the month - Chris Bennett.
Methven
Methven combined with Pitcairngreen at Pitcairngreen Hall. Mrs Audrey Michie, President and her members were hosts to a successful evening, joined by members of Methven.
The speaker was Mr Angus Whitson, accompanied by his wife who sat in the audience.
MrWhitsontold numerous stories about his past and present experiences in the Scottish countryside.
He was thanked by a member of Pitcairngreen for a very entertaining talk.
Kinglands
Margaret Cummings welcomed members and introduced Bill Nicoll who talked to us about his time as a BBC camera man.The results of the competitions were Cheese Scones - 1, Margaret Cummings. 2, Lily Ferguson 3, Maureen Jones. Flower of the month 1, Margaret Cummings. 2, Janet Chalmers. 3, Susan McGhee.
Pitcairngreen
President Audrey Michie opened the meeting and welcomed our guests and the members of Methven Institute to our joint meeting.
The speaker was Angus Whitson who is well known as “The man with two dogs”who writes in the Courier each Saturday. He told us of his great interest in the countryside and wildlife he encounters when walking his dogs. Competitions: Whisky Glass - 1 Christine Milne 2 Audrey Michie 3 Louise Duncan. Gingerbread - 1 Joyce Stewart 2 Audrey Michie 3 Janet Colville.