Callander’s biggest day out
One of the oldest and most popular events in Callander proved a colourful attraction last Saturday.
The Callander and District Horticultural Society Show is one of the longest-running events in the community’s calendar, first having been held in 1873.
Once again Callander Kirk was filled with flowers, vegetables, baking and crafts for everyone to admire, especially the art works on upcycled CDs created for the show by pupils from Callander Primary School.
Judges Bill Nichol, Jim Struthers, Morag Mason and Gordon Scott had the difficult task of awarding points for the various trophies, which Alena Watt presented to the winners.
Alena has only just retired from the committee after giving many years of service to support the show.
Spokesperson Lucy Fraser-Gunn said:“There are a few folk who have supported the show over many of the years it has been running.
“Now it is great to see new faces, willing and certainly capable, joining to ensure the show will go on.” Winners
Special prizes: Confined flowers, Janet Greenfield; Confined vegetables, Callander Primary School; Floral art, Charlotte MacFarlane; Industrial, Marion McLaren; Open flowers, Norman McBean; Open vegetables, Norman McBean.
Marshall Rose Bowl: Most meritorious exhibit, Norman McBean.
Callander Cottage Cup: Most points in confined section, Fiona Murphy.
Society’s Challenge Shield: Most points in confined flowers, Ray Watkins.
Tom Beith Cup: Most points in confined vegetables, Mike Luti.
Roman Camp Challenge: Most points in cut flowers in open section, Norman McBean.
Esher Cup: Most points in open vegetables, Iain Berry.
Cambusmore Rose Bowl: Vase of five roses, Suzanne Thompson.
Abertay Cup: Most points in floral art, Charlottee MacFarlane.
Paterson Cup: Most meritorious in the industrial section, Marion McLaren.
Stainton Cup: Most points in the industrial section, Marion McLaren.
Campbell’s Shortbread Cup: Olga Watkins.
Teith Cup: Biggest onion by weight, Iain Berry.
Jean Aidie Quaich: Most points in sweet peas open section, no award this year.
Bob Pywell Quaich: Most meritorious exhibit in confined section, Callander Primary School.
Bob McDougall Cup: Best tomato in show, Iain Berry.
Inga Cummins Salver: Best rose in confined section, Gilbert Bell.
Children’s Cup: Most points in children’s section, Christina Wood.
Roslin Cottage Cup: Best plant entry in children’s section, Christina Wood.