WRI BULLETIN

FALKLAND. President Ina Robertson introduced Jimmy Hutchison from Handloom Weavers, who talked about his life in the profession. Competitions: a wooden article – 1 Vega Reekie, 2 Margo Brunton, 3 Pat Kilbane; flower of the month – 1 Margo Brunton, 2 Elizabeth Webster, 3 Jean Williamson.

AUCHTERMUCHTY. Members and friends visited Lochgelly Centre to see The Wizard Of Oz by Lochgelly and District Amateur Musical Society.

BALMULLO. President Ann Falconer welcomed Colin Barrie, owner of the Garden Centre Group Caulders, who brought along a selection of plants. Competitions: fresh flower arrangement – 1 Grace Stevens, 2 Penny Wiles, 3 Jan Redpath; border tart – 1 Penny Wiles, 2 Grace Stevens, 3 Gina Baird; flower of the month – 1 Grace Stevens, 2 Elizabeth Hughes, 3 Margaret Williamson.

STAR. President Jane Smith showed slides taken at the Federation Show. Competitions: treacle toffee – 1 C Wilson, 2 J Booth; birthday card – 1 C Calley, 2 C Wilson; flower of the month – Jane Findlay.

EARLSFERRY and ELIE. President Monica Stewart welcomed members to the meeting at the bowling clubhouse. Members chose whether to take part in various “target bowls” events.

CARNBO. President Jay Hutchison welcomed everyone. Members Frances Drysdale, Christine Allan and Margaret Greener demonstrated cake decorating techniques. Competitions: Ann Bernard Trophy – 1 Mary Lapsley, 2 Josephine Paterson. Flower of the month – 1 Jessie Stirling, 2 Frances Drysdale.

CRAIGROTHIE. The summer outing was to Jamesfield Farm Shop, Abernethy.

KILRENNY. President Jenny Watson welcomed Richard Wemyss, who gave a talk on the revival of the Cellardyke Sea Queen Festival, to be held on Saturday July 14. Competitions: fresh flower arrangement in a small basket – 1 Betty Purves, 2 Fiona Guthrie; flower of the month – 1 Daisy Muir, 2 Nan Willison, 3 Fiona Guthrie.

KIRKFORTHAR FEUS. Competitions: small pot of homemade sandwich filling – 1 I Veitch, 2 N Stewart; flower of the month – J Smart.

KILCONQUHAR and COLINSBURGH. Members visited Fife Folk Museum at Ceres and the institute thanks everyone who bought and sold the quiz Kitchen Utensils and Appliances. The winner was Dotty Kennedy of St Andrews.

NEW GILSTON and WOODSIDE. President Jean Carr welcomed Michelle Bruhn from the special care baby unit at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, who gave a talk on the work in the unit. Competitions: soft knitted toy – Catherine Guthrie, 2 Margaret Webster; flower of the month – Maggie Free.