Caithness County Show: ‘A great array’ in open industrial section
Convener Jacquelene Macleod emphasised that the open industrial section at the County Show covers the widest possible range of ages.
“We’ve got a great array of entries this year – down from last year but not terribly much,” she said on Saturday. “We’ve got a superb best industrial exhibit this year in handicrafts, a crochet horse.
“We are open for all ages, from pre-school to any age.”
Mrs Macleod described the County Show as a great family day out.
OPEN INDUSTRIAL
Kathryn Mackenzie Shields for most points in junior section – Five to eight years: Holly Scott, Isla Andrews, Louisa Wilson. Nine to 12 years: Caitlin Macleod, Amy Andrews, Emma Mackay.
Ashcroft Perpetual Shield for most points in junior section and Society Shield: Holly Scott, Isla Andrews, Louisa Wilson. Caitlin Macleod, Amy Andrews, Emma Mackay.
Best exhibit in junior section – Five to eight years: Isla Andrews (pebble person). Nine to 12 years: Amy Andrews (pencil pot).
Lawrence Perpetual Trophy for most points in intermediate section: Kirsty Gunn. Granton Mains Perpetual Shield for best exhibit in intermediate section: Kirsty Gunn.
Thurso Camera Club Trophy for best photograph overall (junior and intermediate sections): Caitlin Macleod.
Society Shield for most points in pre-school section: Frankie Mackay. Best exhibit in pre-school section: Frankie Mackay.
Pre-school (under-fives) – Drawing of My Family: 1 Frankie Mackay, Thurso; 2 Isla Campbell, Halkirk; 3 Owen Mackay, Buldoo. Sock puppet: 1 Frankie Mackay; 2 Elsie Hendry, Watten; 3 Lacey Budge, Halkirk. Edible necklace: 1 Michael Cameron, Reay; 2 Isla Campbell; 3 Frankie Mackay.
Junior, five to eight years – Colour photograph, Animal: 1 Holly Scott, Wick; 2 B Munro, Banniskirk; 3 William Innes, Stirkoke. Pebble person: 1 Isla Andrews, Thurso; 2 Brooke Bain, Bridge of Don; 3 Hamish Wares, Tannach. Three pieces of rocky road: 1 Louisa Wilson, Houstry of Dunn; 2 Neyla Campbell, Thurso; 3 Anna-Mae Murray, Dunnet.
Junior, nine to 12 years – Colour photograph, My Favourite Place: 1 Caitlin Macleod, Canisbay; 2 L Munro, Banniskirk; 3 Heather Leith, Castletown. Pencil pot: 1 Amy Andrews, Thurso; 2 Olivia Oag, Sarclet; 3 Lauryn Sutherland, Reay. Individual pizza: 1 Emma Mackay, Skitten Cottages; 2 Jake Oliphant Begg, Weydale; 3 Lillie-Mae Burridge, Durran.
Intermediate – Colour photograph, Humorous: Kirsty Gunn, Borgie Mains. Item made from recycled T-shirt: Kirsty Gunn. Three chocolate muffins: Kirsty Gunn. Four pieces of millionaire shortbread: 1 Mac Murray, Dunnet; 2 Kirsty Gunn.
Photography – Colour photograph, Caithness theme, Landscape: 1 Vicki Teven, Thurso; 2 Emma Gunn, Castletown; 3 Alison Reiss, Hill of Forss. Colour photograph, Outdoor Life: 1 Lynn Sutherland, Reay; 2 Emma Gunn; 3 Anne Campbell, Ulbster. Colour photograph, Skyscape: 1 Carol Gunn, Ackergill; 2 Caitlyn Mackay, Thurso; 3 Alison Reiss.
Colour photograph on a theme: 1 Vicki Teven; 2 Donna Falconer, Castletown; 3 Liam Bain, Reay. Colour photograph with caption: 1 Emma Gunn; 2 Rosemary Cameron, Portskerra; 3 M Miller, Whitefield, Thurso. Computer-generated photograph: 1 Judith Crow, Stempster House; 2 Virginia Crow, Stempster House; 3 Donna Falconer.
Perpetual trophy presented by Robert MacDonald, Northern Studios, for best photograph (classes 44-48): Lynn Sutherland. Stemster Cup presented by Mrs C Coghill and family, Stemster Mains, Halkirk, for best exhibit in Caithness photograph (class 44): Vicki Teven.
Baking – Three plain oven scones: 1 Caitlin Coghill, Knockdee; 2 Rosemary Cameron, Portskerra; 3 Anna Graham, East Mey. Three pancakes: 1 Kathleen Mackenzie, Halkirk; 2 Linda Levack, Spittal; 3 Liz Hewitson, Watten. Three finger shortbread: 1 Vivien Mackay, Halkirk; 2 Bernadette Begg, Watten; 3 Jennifer Cowie, Wick.
Three jam tarts: 1 Donna Allan, Dunbeath; 2 Liz Hewitson; 3 Aimee Richards, Durran. Three chocolate brownies: 1 Carol-Ann Spargo, Thurso; 2 Donna Allan; 3 Catherine Bain, Aberdeen. Gluten-free lemon drizzle cake: 1 Lorna Mackenzie, Achalone; 2 Bernadette Begg; 3 Donna Allan.
Battenberg cake: 1 Donna Allan; 2 Bernadette Begg; 3 Barbara Low, Gersa. Two slices of clootie dumpling: 1 Donna Allan; 2 Karen Graham, Barrock; 3 Lorna Gunn, Thurso. Decorated carrot cake: 1 Becca Sinclair, Wick; 2 Donna Allan; 3 Bernadette Begg.
Individual savoury quiche: 1 Judi Thomson, Durran; 2 Barbara Low; 3 Bernadette Begg. Small tub of pasta salad: 1 Donna Falconer; 2 Donna Allan; 3 Lynsay Macadie, Wick. Six pieces of tablet: 1 Marlene MacDonald, Thurso; 2 Mandy MacDonald, Halkirk; 3 Aimee Begg, Halkirk.
Six peppermint creams: 1 Marlene MacDonald; 2 Bernadette Begg; 3 Judith Crow. Jar of caramelised onion chutney: R Mackintosh, Halkirk; 2 Amy Walker, Thurso; 3 Barbara Low. Jar of lemon curd: 1 Lorna Mackenzie, Achalone; 2 Erin Mackenzie, Thurso; 3 Jill Tilt, Watten.
Jar of jam, any fruit: 1 R Mackintosh; 2 Jill Tilt; 3 Barbara Low. Jar of marmalade, any variety: 1 Annie Mackay, Thurso; 2 Lorna Mackenzie; 3 Mandy MacDonald, Halkirk. Small jar of barbecue sauce: 1 Annie Mackay; 2 Stephanie Campbell, Gersa; 3 Barbara Low.
Mocktail in a glass: 1 Stephanie Campbell; 2 Barbara Low; 3 Jill Tilt.
Trophies – Nan Budge Perpetual Trophy for most points in baking classes 1-13: Donna Allan. Nan Bremner Silver Teapot (perpetual) for best exhibit in baking and preserves classes 1-19: Annie Mackay. Caithness Agricultural Society Spoon Perpetual Trophy for most points in preserves classes 14-19: R Mackintosh and Annie Mackay.
Handicrafts – Knitted cannula cover for baby: 1 Liz MacDonald, Thurso; 2 Annie Mackay; 3 Judith Crow. Small crochet animal: 1 Ro Amaris, Latheronwheel; 2 Aimee Richards, Durran; 3 Ashpool, East Mey. A pair of knitted fingerless gloves: 1 Liz MacDonald; 2 Annie Mackay; 3 Jill Tilt.
Knitted round cushion cover: 1 Virginia Crow, Stempster House; 2 Ro Amaris; 3 Judith Crow. Best use of 50g wool: 1 Annie Mackay; 2 Liz MacDonald; 3 Rachel Chapman, Forres. Machine-sewn baby’s dress: 1 Lynsay Macadie; 2 Annie Mackay; 3 Aimee Richards.
Machine-sewn oven glove: 1 Judith Crow; 2 Christine Sutherland, Ulbster; 3 Lynsay Macadie. Item made from recycled shirt/blouse: 1 Annie Mackay; 2 Janice Falconer, Thurso; 3 Judith Crow. Best use of 1m x 1m square of material: 1 Jill Tilt; 2 Annie Mackay; 3 Judith Crow.
Hand-sewn felt coin purse: 1 Christine Sutherland; 2 Amy Falconer, Arbroath; 3 Judith Crow. Cross-stitch picture: 1 Christine Sutherland; 2 Colleen Kitley, Dwarwick Cottage; 3 Annie Mackay. Embroidered picture: 1 Carol Grant, Lybster; 2 R Walling, Dwarwick Cottage; 3 Christine Sutherland.
Picture in felting: 1 Aimee Begg, Upper Clayock Cottage; 2 Judith Crow; 3 Muriel Murray, Castletown. Wedding invitation: 1 L J Sparling, Thurso; 2 Babs Pitt, Thurso; 3 Jill Tilt. Item of jewellery: 1 Judith Crow; 2 Annie Mackay; 3 Clemency Crow.
Decorated door wreath: 1 Margaret Stewart, Wick; 2 Mirissa Efemey, Thurso; 3 Jill Tilt. A table coaster: 1 Linda Torley, Thurso; 2 Babs Pitt; 3 Annie Mackay. Novelty pin cushion: 1 Jill Tilt; 2 Patricia Murray, Wick; 3 Ro Amaris.
A shade for a tealight / wine glass: 1 Judith Crow; 2 Jill Tilt. Article in any other craft not already on the schedule: 1 Judi Thomson, Durran; 2 R Walling; 3 Carol Grant.
Trophies – Thurso Townswomen's Guild Perpetual Trophy for most points in handicrafts classes 20-39: Annie Mackay. Perpetual Salver presented by Mrs L Gunn for best exhibit in handicrafts classes 20-39: Ro Amaris.
Jack and Jean Saxon Perpetual Trophy for best exhibit in handicrafts classes 20-43: Ro Amaris. Hawkhill Perpetual Trophy for most points in industrial section: Judith Crow.
Art – Line drawing: 1 Judith Crow; 2 Virginia Crow; 3 Muriel Murray. Painting in oil: 1 Muriel Murray; 2 Virginia Crow. Painting in watercolour: 1 Virginia Crow; 2 Lynsay Macadie; 3 Judith Crow.
Painting in pastels: 1 Virginia Crow; 2 Muriel Murray; 3 Judith Crow.
Trophies – John O’Groats Trophy for best exhibit in the art classes: Virginia Crow (watercolour). Rowan Bank Perpetual Trophy for best exhibit in the industrial section: Rio Amaris.
Eggs/dairy – Half-dozen brown hen eggs: 1 Claire Lowe, Rampyards; 2 Camden Hollick, Thurso; 3 Emily Innes, Stirkoke Mains: Half-dozen tinted hen eggs: 1 Isobel Angus, Oldfield Farm; 2 M Miller, Whitefield; 3 Iona and Hamish Warren, Tannach. Half-dozen speckled hen eggs: 1 Claire Lowe; 2 Iona and Hamish Warren; 3 Liz Hewitson.
Half-dozen duck eggs: 1 M Miller; 2 Nathan Henderson, Bilbster; 3 Iona and Hamish Warren. Heaviest hen egg: 1 Harrison and Emily, Latheron Mains; 2 M Miller; 3 Iona and Hamish Warren. Half-dozen any variety not specified in schedule already: 1 Iona and Hamish Warren; 2 William Innes, Stirkoke Mains; 3 Louisa Wilson.
Half-pound of salt butter: 1 Clemency Crow; 2 Doris Gunn, Ackergill; 3 M Miller. Half-pound of fresh butter: 1 M Miller; 2 Doris Gunn; 3 Clemency Crow. Crowdie: 1 Doris Gunn; 2 M Miller; 3 Clemency Crow.
Trophies – Crannag Perpetual Quaich for most points in egg classes: Iona and Hamish Warren. Caithness Ornithological and Fur Society Cup for best exhibit in egg classes: Claire Lowe.
Lapwood Perpetual Trophy for most points in dairy produce section: Doris Gunn. Best exhibit in dairy section: Clemency Crow.
