SWI BULLETIN

DULL and DISTRICT. Dorothy Procter welcomed everyone to the institute’s birthday party at the Black Watch Inn. At the next meeting, Polly Pullar gave a talk on wildlife. Competitions: Wildlife photograph – 1 Charlotte Smith, 2 Anne McLaren, 3 Cathy Vass; shortbread – 1 Anne Duff, 2 Charlotte Smith, 3 Liz Bruce. MADDERTY. Alan Craig gave a talk on his life in Qatar. E Troup proposed thanks. Hostesses were W Greenlees and F Haggart. Competitions: Photograph incorporating water – 1 N Shaw, 2 K Melville, 3 C Craig; favourite plate – 1 F Haggart, 2 K Melville, 3 E Watson; flower of the month – 1 C Craig, 2 F Haggart, 3 E Watson. PITLOCHRY. Alec Cruikshank of Fonab Farm Foods was the speaker. Alec grows his own organic fruit, vegetables and herbs at Middleton of Fonab Farm. Members sampled savoury dishes and desserts. ERROL. President Ruth McKillop introduced Euan Walker from CHAS and he spoke about the care children receive in their hospices and also the CHAS at Home service. Competitions: Homemade Valentine’s card – 1 June Lawson, 2 Marlene Kelly; bracelet – 1 Joan Scholfield, 2 June Lawson, 3 Sheila Turner; plant of the month – Betty Lewis. LOGIEALMOND. Members enjoyed Moira Hutchison’s talk on her trip to Sri Lanka. Competition: 1 Joyce Begg, 2 Liz Drummond, 3 Ros Pearson. CLEISH. Vice-president Alison Morris welcomed members and visitors. Hilary and John from GoodSAM and Saline First Responders gave a talk on the work they carry out. Competitions: Coffee cake – 1 Alison Morris, 2 Anne Bayne; heart in any craft – 1 Dorothy Morris, 2 Alison Morris, 3 Sandra Webster; bowl of bulbs – 1 Elinor Craig, 2 Marion Laird. KILLIN. Emma Louise Livingstone from the Dogs Trust’s Glasgow Centre gave a talk on the work carried out there. Dog coats were donated to the trust by some of the members. CRAIGROTHIE. President Joyce MacRae welcomed members. A fun beetle drive was won by Catherine Williamson. Competitions: Miniature daffodils (for the Elizabeth Stewart Quaich) – 1 Alyson Reid, 2 Maria Cameron, 3 Nan Arthur; handmade card – 1 Helen Petrie, 2 Lorna Russell, 3 Alice Light; flower of the month – 1 Meg Sloan, 2 Laura Palmer, 3 Alison Forret. BALMULLO. President Mary Reilly welcomed guest speakers Kylie and Moira from Muirhead Outreach Project, based in Glenrothes. They gave a talk about the work of the project, which helps families in Central Fife. Sandy Rolfe proposed thanks. A delicious light supper was prepared by Gina Baird and helpers. Competitions: Aran mittens – 1 Mary Campbell, 2 Vera Finlayson, 3 Penny Wiles; decorated heart-shaped biscuits – 1 Gina Baird, 2 Sandy Rolfe, 3 Jill Dhanjal; flower of the month – 1 Gina Baird, 2 Penny Wiles, 3 Margaret Williamson. SILVIE and RUTHVEN. President Joy Reid welcomed everyone to the members night. Evelyn Nicoll organised a quiz, Rona Nicolson gave a talk and tasting on food from European countries and Isobel Smith told a funny story. Sandra Lyle proposed thanks. Joy Scott judged the competitions: Bounty bars – 1 Margaret Simpson, 2 Marion Ross, 3 Helen Urquhart; coloured-in picture – 1 Ann Cocker, 2 Ann Mobbs, 3 Margaret Bruce; flower of the month – 1 Margaret Irvine, 2 Margaret Bruce, 3 Joy Reid. LONGFORGAN. President Muriel Anderson welcomed Steve McKay from Police Scotland and he gave advice about avoiding scams. Competitions: Jar of marmalade – 1 Phyllis Crabbe, 2 Elizabeth Lindsay, 3 Sandra Boe; iPad cover – 1 Sharman Frost, 2 Elizabeth Lindsay, 3 Muriel Anderson; flower of the month – Sharman Frost. Katherine Clark proposed thanks. STANLEY. President C Lammie welcomed members and visitors. Barbel Roerig from Perth gave a talk on, and displayed, her newspaper weaving handiwork. Competitions: Valentine’s verse – 1 M Rennie, 2 P Whytock, 3 C Lammie; homemade paper mache bowl – 1 C Lammie, 2 K Baldie; flower of the month – 1 E Young, 2 E Valentine, 3 J Gill. E Young proposed thanks. DUNDUFF. President Anne Marshall introduced Fife Council worker Nigel Stevens and volunteer Suzi Ross and they gave a talk on the peacocks in Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline. Competitions: Knitted scarf – 1 Mhairi Gillespie, 2 Anne Marshall; Valentine’s biscuits – 1 Anne Marshall, 2 Mhairi Gillespie; flower of the month – June Patterson. EASSIE and NEVAY. Phil Jenkins gave a talk on Global Water Footprints. Competitions: Flower of the month – 1 M Marshall, 2 A McLeod, 3 L Brown; photograph with butterflies and insects theme – 1 A McLeod, 2 M Cosgrove; individual Stilton and leek quiche – 1 I McLure, 2 E Sharp, 3 M Cosgrove. LOGIE PERT. Joe Wishart performed memorable songs from wellknow artists of days gone by. Competitions: Marzipan fruits – Isobel Law; flower of the month – 1 Isobel Law, 2 Maisie Grant, 3 Wilma Simpson. INVERARITY. President June Richardson welcomed Bill McLaren and he gave a talk on the history of McLaren Bakers in Forfar. Diane Acheson proposed thanks. Competitions: Traybake – 1 June Richardson, 2 Rhoda Keith, 3 Yvonne Rennie; flower of the month – 1 Rhoda Keith, 2 Emily Hendry, 3 Sheila McFarlane. FARNELL. Ingrid Allison welcomed members to the Burns supper. Members enjoyed traditional fare of haggis, neeps and tatties. Entertainment was provided by accordionist Willie McHardy. Competitions: Cheese scones – 1 Morag Ramsay, 2 Jess Cromar, 3 Margaret Ross; pot plant – 1 Helen Burnett, 2 Margaret Ross, 3 Sarah Ramsay. MATTOCKS and WELLBANK. Members enjoyed a glass-painting demonstration by Sandra. Competitions: Shortbread – 1 G Keillor, 2 A MacRury, 3 E MacRury; Valentine’s card – H Barton. CORTACHY. Sandra Boath welcomed Honorary President Lady Airlie and three new members. Eric Summers, former headmaster at Webster’s High School in Kirriemuir, gave a talk on Winston Churchill and his connections with Angus. Supper was served by Hazel Smart, Danielle Simmonds and Sine Robertson. Ella Mackay proposed thanks. Competitions: Mango chutney – 1 Michala Rogers, 2 Patsy Paton, 3 Pat Harrow; sausage rolls – 1 Irene Parks, 2 Susan McLaren, 3 Patsy Paton; flower of the month – 1 Susan Mclaren, 2 Ella Mackay, 3 Gloria Mitchell. FOWLIS and LIFF. President Phyllis Lyske introduced Elliot Sawers, manager of Dundee Disabled Children’s Association, who gave a talk about the association. Freda Knox proposed thanks and handed over a donation from the proceeds of a bring and buy sale held on the night. Competitions: Child’s bookmark – 1 Freda Knox, 2 Una Horspool; flower of the month – Una Horspool. FETTERCAIRN. Helen Ritchie introduced minister Brian Smith and he gave a talk on his life in South Africa. Tea was served by Francis Clark and helpers. Competitions: Tablet – 1 Bea Easson, 2 Kathleen Birnie, 3 Morag Christie; Valentine’s card – 1 Irene Robertson, 2 Sheila Wilson, 3 Morag Christie; flower of the month – 1 Kathleen Birnie, 2 Sheena Kelly, 3 Sheila Neish. Francis Clark proposed thanks. MONIKIE and NEWBIGGING. Vicepresident Muriel Young introduced Brian Whyte who, along with his wife Heather, led an activity evening making beeswax wraps. Competitions: Decorated box – 1 Gillian Millar, 2 Morag Whyte, 3 Ann Smith; heart-shaped biscuits – 1 Gillian Millar, 2 Trudy Whyte, 3 Thora Ogg; flower of the month – Thora Ogg. MEMUS and FERN. Davina welcomed everyone. Julie Hermitage of Uan Wool gave a talk on wool. Competitions: Flower of the month – 1 Ella Grant, 2 Lavina Harvey, 3 Elsie Nicoll; cheese straws – 1 Marie Carle, 2 Elsie Nicoll, 3 Jane Butterworth; decorated bottle bag – 1 Alice Carle, 2 Elsie Nicoll. GLENISLA. Members, friends and visitors from Angus rurals attended the open evening. Freewheelin’ with Joyce Ramsay and friends entertained with music and song. A raffle raised £156 for the Sandpiper Trust. Hilary Lawrence proposed thanks. WESTMUIR. President Evelyn introduced Laura Baird from Wiltshire Farm Foods who gave a short history of the business and then, assisted by her daughter Emily, supplied samples of the food. Competitions: Bacon and egg pie – 1 Moira Ireland, 2 Beryl Bennet, 3 Evelyn Thomson; childhood memento – 1 Iris Forrest, 2 Margaret McIldowie, 3 Heather Forrest.