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Entries to Reay and District Garden Club’s annual show were higher than expected after the enforced absence of two years.
Organisers said the show, held in Reay Village Hall last Saturday, was well supported with a colourful array of plants, flowers, fruit and vegetables – together with tables of mouth-watering baking and produce.
Judges attended in the morning before members joined them in the afternoon. Mrs Deirdre Swanson judged the Floral Arrangements and the Children’s exhibits. Mrs Marion Sutherland judged the Produce and Baking, Mr James Macdonald was the judge for the Pot Plants, Cut Flowers and Vegetables.
The overall number of entries was higher than expected despite of a reduction in the number of classes in some sections in the schedule.
The vegetable section was popular this year while organisers were encouraged to see some new names on the entry labels in all sections and many new faces coming along during the afternoon to enjoy the occasion.
Reay Primary School pupils had worked hard to produce artwork to enhance the show atmosphere. A stunning display of “Watering Cans” (Primary 1-3), and “Vase of Flowers” (Primary 4-7) together with the contribution from the pre-school children, “Bumble Bees”, added greatly to the atmosphere of the show.
The traditional feature of the “tea and cake” – this year served within an area of the main hall – provided an opportunity for everyone to rest their weary feet and chat about the weather and the wonders of the exhibits.
The trophies were presented by Mrs Cathy Stewart, who was in turn presented with a bouquet of flowers.
Reay and District Garden Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month in Reay Village Hall, with a varied programme of illustrated talks, discussions and social events throughout the year. New members and friends are always welcome.
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 7, and the topic will be “After the show and the way forward”.
Anniversary Shield for the Reay Garden Club member with the most points in Horticultural Sections Nos. 1, 2 and 3: Yvonne Morris
Grace Hay Memorial Rose Bowl for the Reay Garden Club member with the Best Exhibit in Sections Nos 1, 2 & 3 (Cabbage): John Bingham
Bruce Gunn Challenge Cup for the most points in the Vegetable Section: Heather Campbell
The Fivers Pot for the best exhibit in the Vegetable Section – (Cabbage): John Bingham
Fuller Adams Trophy for the winner in Section 3 - Class 18 (Collection of Vegetables): John Bingham
The Leslie Morse Memorial Trophy for the best exhibit Section 3 - Class 9 (Peas): John Braid
The Gibigill Shield for the most points in the Floral Arrangement Section: Evelyn Mowat
The Sandside Trophy for the best exhibit in the Floral Arrangement Section (Fresh Foliage): Evelyn Mowat
The Dowding Plate for the most points in the Cut Flower Section: D A Manson
Alan Pilkington Challenge Cup for the best exhibit in the Cut Flower Section (Gladioli): Emma Sutherland
The James Gunn Memorial Trophy for the Best Rose: John Bingham
The Shallcross Challenge Cup for the most points in the Pot Plant Section: Sheila Harrison
The Thurso Shield for the best exhibit in the Pot Plant Section – (Flowering plant): D A Manson
The Mrs Pilkington Cup for the most points in the Baking Section: Rita Leavesley
The Ian F Hay Memorial Trophy for the most points in the Produce Section: Annie Mackay
Macpherson Cup for the best exhibit in the Baking Section (Victoria Sponge): Rita Leavesley
Catherine Potts Memorial Trophy for the best exhibit in Section 6 Class 1 to 7 (Raspberry Jam): Heather Campbell
Kintail Cup: Open to school children up to 13 years - Section 5 (A Queen): Hannah Bisset
School Children Baking Shield: Lauryn Sutherland & Hannah Bisset
Pre-School Children Baking Shield: Cameron Morris
One Cactus: 1. R Shallcross, 2. S Harrison
One Succulent: 1. S Harrison, 2. J Braid, 3. M Alexander
One Pot Plant, Flowering: 1. D.A Manson, 2. Amy Campbell, 3. Lillian Campbell
One Pot Plant, Foliage: 1. Heather Campbell, 2. Joan Campbell, 3. K Rollings
Patio Container: 1. S Harrison, 2. C Morris, 3. Y Morris
Three Dahlias (Large/medium): 1. D A Manson, 2. Y Morris, F Bannerman
Three Dahlias (Miniature): 1. D A Manson, 2. S Simpson, 3. M Alexander
Six Sweet Peas: 1. R Shallcross, 2. J Campbell, 3. D Bremner
One Gladioli: 1. Emma Sutherland, 2. I Macadie, 3. Joan Campbell
One Rose: 1. J Bingham, 2. D A Manson, 3. M Alexander
Three Sprays Roses: 1. Y Morris, 2. J. Bingham, 3. M Alexander
One Begonia Bloom: 1. I Macadie
Six Pinks: 1. D A Manson
Four Marigolds (Calendula): 1. Y Morris, 2. D A Manson, 3. J Braid
Four Marigolds (French): 1. D A Manson, 2. Y Morris, 3. L Campbell
Six Perennials: 1. J Bingham, 2. Rhona H, 3. Y Morris
Six Annuals, same variety: 1. L Campbell, 2. M Alexander, 3. Yvonne Morris
Six Perennials, same variety: 1. J Bannerman, 2. D Bremner, 3. L Campbell
Three Flowering Shrubs: 1. S Harrison, 2. J Campbell, 3. H Campbell
Four Shallots: 1. D A Manson, 2. R Shallcross, 3. J Braid
Three Onions: 1. H Campbell, 2. R Shallcross, 3. J Bingham
Three Carrots, Long: 1. H Campbell, 2. J Campbell, 3. D A Manson
Three Carrots, Stump: 1. R Shallcross, 2. J Bingham
Two Beetroot: 1. F Groves, 2. R Sutherland, 3. J Campbell
Two Parsnips: 1. J Campbell, 2. F Groves
Six Pods Peas: 1. J Braid, 2. D A Manson, 3. J Bingham
Four Tomatoes, red: 1. Y Morris, 2. H Campbell, 3. R Shallcross
Three Potatoes, round: 1. J Bingham, 2. D A Manson, 3. Y Morris
Three Potatoes, long: 1. H Campbell, 2. D A Manson, 3. Reay Under 5s
Any other Vegetable: 1. J Bingham, 2. R Shallcross, 3. J Campbell
Collection of Six Vegetables: 1. J Bingham, 2. H Campbell, 3. R Shallcross
Plate of Soft Fruit: 1. Y Morris
Plate of Top Fruit: 1. Y Morris, 2. R Shallcross
“The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee”: 1. E Mowat, 2. Y Morris
Fresh Foliage Arrangement: 1. E Mowat, 2. Y Morris, 3. S Harrison
Unusual Container: 1. S Harrison, 2. Y Morris, 3. E Mowat
Flowers in a Jam Jar: 1. Kaci Alexander, 2. J Braid, E Trainor
“A Queen” made from fruit/vegetables: 1. Hannah Bisset, 2. Emma Sutherland, 3. Sophie Sutherland
Rhubarb Jam: 1. C Steven, 2. A Mackay
Blackcurrant Jam: 1. J Bingham, 2. A Mackay, 3. C Steven
Raspberry Jam: 1. H Campbell, 2. C Steven, 3. C Buxton
Strawberry Jam: 1. A Mackay, 2.C Steven, 3. H Campbell
Gooseberry Jam: 1. A Mackay, 2.C Steven
Lemon Curd: 1. M Ross, 2. C Buxton, 3. C Steven
Marmalade: 1. A Mackayc, 2. C Steven
Jelly, any kind: 1. J Bingham, 2. A Mackay, 3. C Steven
Chutney: 1. C Steven, 2. A Mackay
Victoria Sponge: 1. R Leavesley, 2. E Mowat, 3. H Campbell
Gingerbread Loaf: 1. P Banks, 2.C Buxton, 3. Y Morris
Four Chocolate Traybake: 1. P Banks, 2. E Munro, 3. E Mowat
Four Cheese Straws & Dip: 1. R Leavesley, 2. K Steven, 3. E Mowat
Two Cupcakes for a Queen: 1. Lauryn Sutherland, 2. Sophie Sutherland, 3.Alexander Macleod
Four Peppermint Creams: 1. Hannah Bisset, 2. Lauren Tunn, 3. Emily Sutherland
A Decorated Biscuit.: 1. Cameron Morris, 2. Hugh Tunn
Two Chocolate Crispies: 1. Cameron Morris, 2. Hugh Tunn
P1,2,3 – “Watering Can”: 1. Maja Jaworkska, 2. Marc Macleod, 3. Michael MacDonald
P4–7 –“Vase of flowers”: 1. Caitlin Pottinger, 2. Iris Cormack, 3. Alexander Macleod
Pre-School – “Bumble Bee”: 1. Cameron Morris, 2. Damion Clugston, 3. Connor Mackay