The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
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TARFSIDE. Anne Taylor presided and introduced Ian Pert and Euan from Hedzup Racing, who spoke about the work they do with youngsters. Bulb show results: hyacinths – 1 Val Welsh, 2 Gladys Main; daffodils – 1 Gladys Main, 2 Val Welsh; tulips – 1 Gladys Main, 2 Sharon Greasley. Michie Rosebowl – 1 Gladys Main, 2 Val Welsh. Children’s competition – 1 Emma Clement, 2 Anna Graham, 3 Jack Malcolm.
LUNCARTY. President Mrs J Siddle opened the meeting with the rural song. Chairman Sheila Bruge demonstrated flower arranging. Mrs S. Davidson provided supper. Competition: cruet set – 1 Jean Siddle, 2 June Riley; knitted tank top – 1 Susie Davidson, 2 Jean Siddle.
KENNOWAY. Morag Gibson presided. Craigrothie SWI entertained with a craft demonstration, a game of Call My bluff, and a quiz. Competitions: Elizabeth Cunningham Trophy – Helen Wight; pin cushion – 1 R Anderson, 2 V Stevenson, 3 A Simpson; tablet – 1 V Stevenson, 2 H Wight, 3 A McDonald; flower of the month – A Rutherford.
DUNKELD AND BIRNAM. The Rev Simpson gave a talk on the benefits of having a sense of humour to cope with all the problems in life.
TEALING. Spring bulb show: best bowl of bulbs, red tulips – 1 (equal) Mrs Agnes Ramsay and Mrs Grace Gibson. Mrs Ramsay and Mrs Gibson will share the 60th Anniversary Cup for six months each. Hyacinths, white – Agnes Ramsay; blue – Agnes Ramsay; pink – Agnes Ramsay. Daffodils – 1 Agnes Ramsay, 2 Mrs Grace Gibson. Tete-atete daffodils – 1 (equal) Agnes Ramsay and Grace Gibson. Competitions: pear, apple and fig chutney – Norma Grant; floral arrangement – 1 Grace Gibson, 2 Marleen Suttie; flower of the month – 1 Pauline McGillivery, 2 Myrtle Brand, 3 Norma Grant.
MENMUIR. Rural ladies visited Forfar small bore rifle club, a trip that was postponed from January. The March meeting saw Jenny Tait of Sunrise Brechin demonstrate printing with carved blocks from India. Competitions: shopping bag made from recycled materials – 1 Alison Paterson, 2 Wilma Warden, 3 Mary Anderson; flower of the month – 1 Joy Spence, 2 Jane Smith, 3 Alison Paterson.
BUTTERSTONE. Jacqueline Edwards from Rosemount gave a talk about her time teaching in Hong Kong. Competition: silk scarf – 1 Liz Bruges, 2 Sheila Bruges, 3 Fiona Bruges.
RHYND. President Norah Winyard welcomed Janet Reay, from Trading Standards, who gave a talk about various scams and frauds. Competitions: handwritten envelope – Christeen Sievwright; bowl of crocus – 1 Christeen Sievwright, 2 Frances Todd; flower of the month – Mary Dalziel.
AIRLIE. Members were entertained by Judith McVicar, who gave a talk on seasoning without salt. Competitions: pizza – 1 Sheila Bruce, 2 Margaret Robertson, 3 Moira McColgan; photo with caption – 1 Moira McColgan, 2 Sheila Bruce, 3 Margaret Robertson; flower of the month – 1 Laura Carnegie, 2 Janice Easson, 3 Joyce Ramsay.
NEW GILSTON AND WOODSIDE. President Sally Penrice gave a talk on the workings of the Rural which was helpful to new members, she then introduced members who gave demonstrations on various crafts. Competitions: Easter biscuit – 1 Susan Fox, 2 Maggie Free; flower of the month – Maggie Free.