Caithness County Show: SWI members put on a vibrant display
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It may have been cloudy and wet at the start of this year’s County Show but inside the SWI tent there was a vibrant and colourful display of handicrafts, art and home baking, all created by talented members of local institutes.
There was also a display of crochet items from years gone by, while in one corner of the tent visitors could come and try crochet alongside some of the more experienced members.
Secretary Alison Hill said: "Entries were up and we had a lovely display. Judges came from Moray and Nairn this year and they were delighted with the quality of the work on show.
"We are extremely grateful to everyone who gave up their time to help within the tent and we thank everyone who visited us."
Latheron took first prize for overall institute points with 221, just ahead of second-placed Thrumster on 219.
SWI
Seniors – Baking – Decorated birthday sponge cake: Lynn Hendry, Latheron.
Four treacle girdle scones: Anne Sutherland, Latheron.
Coconut cake with pineapple filling: Lynn Hendry, Latheron.
Two small individual savoury pies: Margaret Murray, Killimster.
Four Chelsea buns: Audrey Mackay, Keiss.
Four pieces of white and pink traybake: Catherine Harris, Keiss.
2lb marmalade loaf: Jan Falconer, Banniskirk.
Four chocolate Viennese fingers: Lynsay Macleod, Latheron.
Four pieces of shortbread: Audrey Mackay, Keiss.
Jar of lemon curd: Anne Sutherland, Latheron.
Six marshmallows: Audrey Mackay, Keiss.
Novice baking – Jar of strawberry jam: Donna Sutherland, Latheron.
Handicrafts – Knitted baby's pram blanket: Alison Hill, Killimster.
Knitted matching hat and scarf: Janet Corbett, Murkle.
Crochet lady's garment: Alison Hill, Killimster.
Crochet baby's comforter/lovey: Lorraine Tait, Thrumster.
Hand-sewn glasses case: Lorraine Tait, Thrumster.
Machine-sewn item with a zip: Magi Sinclair, Latheron.
Art – Abstract art painting: Kim O'Brien, Thrumster.
Caithness Landmark: Jackie Phares, Harpsdale.
Crewel embroidery item: Christine Mackay, Latheron.
Three items of jewellery: Alison Hill, Killimster.
Item in pyrography: Alison Sutherland, Harpsdale.
Item in macramé: Alison Sutherland, Harpsdale.
Novice handicrafts – Machine-sewn patchwork table runner: Pat Hendry, Latheron.
Juniors – Baking – Decorated Victoria sponge: Mirissa Efemey, Killimster.
Four truffles: Iona Simpson, Killimster.
Four sausage rolls: Lily O'Brien, Thrumster.
Handicrafts – A Fairy Garden: Aimee Lowe, Keiss.
Hand-embroidered item: Iona Simpson, Killimster.
Painting: Aimee Lowe, Keiss.
Co-operative section – Baking – Items for a baby shower: Latheron.
Trophies
Mary C MacKenzie Challenge Cup for first overall institute points: Latheron, 221 points.
Lieurary Challenge Cup for second overall institute points: Thrumster, 219 points.
Latheron Cup for third overall institute points: Killimster, 158 points.
Shebster Trophy for fourth overall institute points: Murkle, 116 points.
Mrs A Bremner Shield for fifth overall institute points: Bower, 81 points.
Mrs Cormack Cup for institute with most points in hand-sewing and hand embroidery: Latheron, 19 points.
The Lady Jessamine Vase for institute with most points in baking: Latheron, 154 points.
Bremner Cup for institute under 20 members with the most points in handicrafts and baking: Latheron, 221 points.
Silver Tray for institute with most points in co-op section: Latheron, 50 points.
Cathy Miller Trophy for the best exhibit in co-op section: Iona Simpson, Killimster.
Elaine Mackenzie Trophy for runner-up to the best exhibit in co-op section: Christine Mackay, Latheron.
Whaligoe Cup for member with most points in handicrafts and baking: Lorraine Tait, Thrumster, 47 points.
Silver Trophy for the member with most points in the handicraft section: Lorraine Tait, Thrumster, 47 points.
Gladys Gunn Cup for runner-up to most points in the handicraft section: Alison Sutherland, Harpsdale, 42 points.
Bilbster Challenge Trophy for best exhibit in handicrafts: Alison Hill, Killimster, for knitted baby's pram blanket.
Rosebowl for member with most points in knitting: Alison Hill, Killimster, 10 points.
Lily Mackay Memorial Trophy for best exhibit in hand-knitting: Jan Corbett, for knitted matching hat and scarf.
Julian May Mackay Memorial Tray for the best exhibit in crochet: Lorraine Tait, Thrumster, for crochet baby's comforter/lovey.
Josephine D Gunn Cup for member with most points in hand-sewing and hand embroidery: Carol Martin, Bower, 9 points.
Ethel Jack Trophy for best exhibit in hand-sewing and hand embroidery: Christine Mackay, Latheron, for Crewel embroidery item.
Singer Sewing Machine Company Trophy for best article in machine-sewing section: Magi Sinclair, Latheron.
Silver Tray for member with most points in baking section: Carol Grant, Latheron, 28 points.
Nicola Sinclair Shield for runner-up in baking section: Audrey Mackay, Keiss, Anne Sutherland, Latheron, and Lynn Hendry, Latheron, 24 points (shared).
McCallum Rose Bowl for best exhibit in baking section: Lynn Hendry, Latheron, for decorated birthday sponge cake.
Janet Corbett Novice Cup for most points in novice sections: Donna Sutherland, Latheron, and Pat Hendry, Latheron, 7 points (shared).
Margaret Roger Cup for junior with most points in handicrafts and baking sections: Lily O'Brien, Thrumster, 27 points.
Margaret Mackenzie Trophy for junior with most points in baking section: Mirissa Efemey, Killimster, 19 points.
Margaret Roger Trophy for junior with most points in handicrafts section: Aimee Lowe, Keiss, 14 points.
Emily Fraser Trophy for best exhibit in art: Jackie Phares, Harpsdale, for Caithness Landmark.
Dolly Mowat Trophy for best cake in show: Iona Simpson, Killimster, for co-operative baby shower cake.
Liz Malcolm Memorial Trophy for most points in crochet: Lorraine Tait, Thrumster, and Alison Hill, Killimster (shared).
