Winners of the East of Caithness SWI bulb show in Wick
The 2025 East of Caithness SWI bulb show was held on Saturday in Wick Assembly Rooms.
Lilian Wark kindly opened the show with an amusing talk on her own gardening experiences and then presented the winners’ trophies.
A spokeswoman said: “It was wonderful to see such a beautiful display of bulbs, floral art, baking and handicrafts by the members with so much work put into all exhibits.
“It was also fantastic to see the event so well supported by SWI members from both sides of the county and the public, who enjoyed a welcome brew and delicious baking donated and served by a fabulous team of volunteers.”
Judging the bulb exhibits were Liz Hewitson and Anne Gunn, the handicrafts and floral art were judged by Alison Sutherland and Jackie Phares.
Results – Seniors
Ten crocus, any variety: 1 Anne Sutherland, Latheron, 2 Jackie Paul, Latheron, 3 Carol Grant, Latheron.
One hyacinth, pink, any variety: 1 Lynsay Macleod, Latheron, 2 Anne Sutherland, Latheron, 3 Gladys Gunn, Mid Clyth.
Two hyacinths, dark blue: 1 W Miller, Thrumster, 2 Julie Murray, Killimster, 3 Gladys Gunn, Mid Clyth.
Three hyacinths, white, in earth: 1 Jackie Paul, Latheron, 2 Gladys Gunn, Mid Clyth, 3 Kathleen Baikie, Thrumster.
Four daffodils, yellow trumpet and petals: 1 Gladys Gunn, Mid Clyth, 2 M Manson, Thrumster, 3 Kathleen Baikie, Thrumster.
Four multi-headed narcissi: 1 Carol Grant, Latheron, 2 Jackie Paul, Latheron, 3 Anne Sutherland, Latheron.
Ten muscari, any variety: 1 Kathleen Baikie, Thrumster, 2 Jeanette Coghill, Killimster, 3 Margaret Murray, Killimster.
Amaryllis, single: 1 Kathleen Baikie, Thrumster, 2 Margaret Murray, Killimster, 3 Gladys Gunn, Mid-Clyth.
Amaryllis, double: 1 Gladys Gunn, Mid Clyth, 2 Kathleen Baikie, Thrumster.
Top stories
Four single tulips, red. 1 Margaret Murray, Killimster, 2 Julie Murray, Killimster, 3 Carol Grant, Latheron.
Four double tulips. 1 W Miller, Thrumster, 2 Mirissa Efemey, Killimster, 3 Kathleen Baikie, Thrumster.
Novice 10 tête-à-tête: 1 Emma Ruff, Latheron, 2 Mirissa Efemey, Killimster, 3 Fiona Campbell, Watten.
Ladies handicrafts, length of bunting: 1 Alison Hill, Killimster, 2 Lynsay Macadie, Keiss, 3 Liz Struthers, Berriedale.
Ladies handicrafts, best use of 100g wool: 1 Edith Battrick, Watten, 2 Jeanette Coghill, Killimster, 3 Pat Hendry, Latheron.
Ladies baking, four gypsy creams: 1 Fiona Campbell, Watten, 2 Kim O'Brien, Thrumster, 3 Marion Gordon, Thrumster.
Floral art, arrangement using a kitchen utensil: 1 Julie Murray, Killimster, 2 Gladys Gunn, Mid Clyth, 3 Carol Grant, Latheron.
Results – Juniors
One blue hyacinth, any variety: 1 Aimee Lowe, Keiss, 2 Lily Richard, Killimster.
Five narcissi, jet fire: 1 Lily Richard, Killimster.
Four pieces of Easter tray bake: 1 Lily Richard, Killimster, 2 Caitlyn Fitzimmons, Keiss, 3 Ella Miller, Thrumster.
Mothers Day card: 1 Caitlyn Fitzimmons, Keiss, 2 Lily Richard, Killimster, 3 Aimee Lowe, Keiss.
Floral art, arrangement using a kitchen utensil: 1 Lily Richard, Killimster, 2 Emily Sinclair, Thrumster, 3 Ella Miller, Thrumster.
Trophies
Henderson Cup for Institute with more than 24 members: N/A
Junior Cup for Institute with 16 to 24 members: Killimster
Millennium Cup for Institutes with 15 or less members: Mid Clyth
Kate Hildreth Cup for Best Exhibit in Bulbs: Kathleen Baikie, Thrumster, single amaryllis
Individual Cup for Most Points In Bulbs: Kathleen Baikie, Thrumster
Christine Gunn Memorial cup for Best 3 Hyacinths in Earth: Jackie Paul, Latheron
Douglas Memorial Rose Bowl for Best 4 Daffodils: Gladys Gunn, Mid Clyth
East of Caithness Committee Tray for Best 4 Tulips: W Miller, Thrumster
The Nannie Miller Trophy for Best Exhibit in Crocuses: Anne Sutherland, Latheron
Whaligoe Trophy for Best Exhibit in Amaryllis: Kathleen Baikie, Thrumster
East of Caithness Committee Trophy for Most Points in Bulbs, Floral Art, Handicrafts & Baking: Gladys Gunn, Mid Clyth
Mrs C S Miller Trophy for Most Points in Handicrafts only: Shared By, Edith Battrick, Watten, Alison Hill, Killimster and Lynn Ellis, Thrumster
Mrs Kathleen Baikie Trophy for Best 2 Hyacinths: W Miller, Thrumster
Junior Trophies
Stanley Inkson Trophy for Junior with most points in Bulb Show: Lily Richard, Killimster
Mrs C S Miller Memorial Quaich for Junior with most points in Handicrafts & Baking: Lily Richard, Killimster