WRI BULLETIN

AMULREE. The group held a bingo tea when £162 was raised.

BRIDGE OF EARN .Mrs W Scott presided. Secretary Mrs S Murray made arrangements for the autumn group meeting at Dunning. Linda Sinclair, an alternative therapist, gave a talk and demonstration. Competitions: flower of the month –l L Davidson, 2 M Folan, 3 C Prescott; wellbeing poem –l S Murray, 2 A Rodgie, 3 J Byrne.

CARSE GROUP. The Rural Blend entertained with music and humorous recitations. Competitions: Margaret Gordon Inter-Institute Trophy for crafts on a Beatrix Potter Theme – Errol Institute; lettuce soup – 1 A Mailer, Scone; 2 A Sidey, Balbeggie; photograph of a country scene – 1 A Sidey, Balbeggie; 2 J Rougvie, Collace and Kinrossie; 3 A Laing, Scone. Retiring chairwoman Sheena Kyle handed over to incoming chairwoman Janet Rougvie, who thanked the judges from Kinross.

CLEISH. Helen Buchanan presided. Cleish members performed a murder mystery play, Café Murder. Competitions: smoothie – 1 E Craig, 2 H Cassells; Halloween mask – 1 F Gibb, 2 H McDougall, 3 H Cassells; flower of the month – 1 E Glennie, 2 E Craig, 3 H McDougall.

CLUNIE. Mrs Rutherford gave a talk on calligraphy. Competition: bloom of the month – 1 J Wightman, 2 M Webster, 3 M Morrison. COLLACE and KINROSSIE. Janet Rougvie introduced Marion and Kevin Bickerstaffe who gave an illustrated talk about Peru. Competitions: holiday photograph – 1 L Murrie, 2 J Rougvie; continental biscuits – 1 C Penny, 2 L Murrie. COMRIE. Joyce Carnegie presided at the 86th birthday party. Beverley Wainright gave a talk on the history of tea. Winifred Henry gave thanks. Competitions: teapot – 1 M Philp, 2 N Hamilton, 3 W Henry; shortbread – 1 W Fender, 2 M Philp 3 N Hamilton. CROOK OF DEVON. Alice Johnson introduced Michael from Sainsbury’s who spoke about the supermarket. Competitions: floral arrangement in a teacup – K Massey; flower of the month – M Arbuckle. DRIMMIEBURN and

MEIKLEOUR. President Christine Fleming welcomed Kate Imlay, who showed her calico garden embroidery.

ERROL. Helen Mitchell introduced Mhairi Prendergast from Kettle Produce who spoke about the company. Competitions: stuffed pepper – 1 M Hutchison, 2 E Symon, 3 F Scott; spoon rest – 1 E Symon, 2 F Scott, 3 M Hutchison; flower of the month – H McIntyre.

GLENFARG. Barry Batchelor gave a talk on chocolate. Competitions: flower of the month – 1 V Hepplethwaite, 2 M Moran, 3 A Messenger; jug – 1 S Harley, 2 G Coling, 3 L Yull; chocolate muffins – 1 L Stuart, 2 A Harrison, 3 Liz Yull.

KINLOCH. Elspeth Campbell presided. One of the long serving members, Kate, was the speaker. Competitions: flower of the month: E Neill; pate – 1 P Mucha, 2 J Shepherd, 3 E Neill; vegetable animal – 1 E Neill, 2 P Mucha, 3 E Campbell. The next meeting is a games night on November 1. All welcome.

LOGIEALMOND. Irene MacGregor introduced Lisa, the daughter of a member, who gave a yoga demonstration. Competition: flower of the month – R Pearson.

LUNCARTY. Jean Siddle presided. Guest speaker Jeanie Paul, from P&K Buttons, gave a demonstration. Competition, buttonhole – 1 J Siddle; 2 B White; flower of the month – S Walker. MADDERTY. Chris and Lyn Willsher gave an illustrated talk about their trip to the subAntarctic Islands of New Zealand. Competitions: animal photo – 1 F Haggart, 2 B Aitken; salad starter – 1 F Haggart; flower of the month – 1 E Watson, 2 F Haggart, 3 B Aitken. MID ATHOLL and

STRATHTAY. Mrs Still presided and welcomed Marjorie Fearn who gave a talk on flat felting. Liz Stewart gave thanks. Competitions: raspberry jam – 1 B Robertson, 2 F Davidson, 3 I McWilliam; jam pot cover – 1 I McWilliam, 2 B Robertson.

PITCAIRNGREEN. President Audrey Michie introduced speaker Frances Drysdale who demonstrated a three-course meal, various loaves and tray bakes. Competitions: treacle scones – 1 L Duncan, 2 H Coventry; Halloween object – 1 L Macnamara 2 H Coventry, 3 A Michie.

RATTRAY. Muriel Brown welcomed speaker Linda Retson, federation chairwoman and senior national vice-chairwoman. Chris McLeay gave thanks. Competitions: Smith Trophy for empire biscuits –1 M Murray, 2 K Imlay, 3 G Oliver; quilted article – 1 F Andrew, 2 K Imlay, 3 F Ness; flower of the month – F Ness.

STANLEY. Members celebrated their birthday at the Taste of Perthshire Experience at Bankfoot. Competition: necklace – 1 Jean Livingstone, 2 Olwyn Tebitt, 3 Cath Lammie.

STRATHALLAN. Susan Crawford, vice-president, welcomed members and Mayur Yadar from Re:make, Scotland, based in Crieff, a charity which accepts donations of material, waste material and furniture for reuse and resale. Competitions: leek and potato soup – 1 J Shanks, 2 C Taylor, 3 E Galloway; recycled item – 1 J Shanks, 2 L Buchan, 3 S Crawford.