Poetry and petals among highlights of East Caithness SWI bulb show

By John Davidson

Published: 14:31, 07 March 2024

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Trophy winners from the East of Caithness SWI bulb show along with Lysette Butler (right), the Caithness SWI Federation chairwoman, who handed over the trophies following the annual event in the Wick Assembly Rooms. From left: Aimee Lowe, Keiss, who shared the junior trophy for most points in bulbs with Lily Richard, Killimster, who wasn't present, Ella Miller, Thrumster, junior most points in handicrafts and baking, Anne Sutherland, Latheron, who won the trophies for crocuses and two hyacinths, Gladys Gunn, Mid Clyth, best exhibit in bulbs, four daffodils, and best amaryllis, Lynn Hendry, Latheron, most points senior handicrafts, Kathleen Baikie, Thrumster, four tulips, Sue Steven, Berriedale, three hyacinths, Shona Sinclair, who collected the trophy for the institute with 16-24 members on behalf of Latheron, Julie Murray, who collected the trophy for the institute with 15 or less members on behalf of Killimster and Carol Grant, Latheron who had most points in bulbs and most points overall. Picture: Robert MacDonald/Northern Studios

Carol Grant opened the 2024 East of Caithness SWI bulb show by reciting a poem she had written on the dedication and joy of participating in the annual event.

Lysette Butler from the Caithness SWI Federation presented the winners' trophies at Wick Assembly Rooms on Saturday.

A spokeswoman said: "It was fabulous 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 where everyone who came along enjoyed a welcome brew and some delicious baking donated and served by a wonderful team of SWI volunteers."

Judging the bulb exhibits and floral art were Marion Sutherland and Audrey Gunn; the handicrafts and baking were judged by Ruth Manson and Gillian Banks.

Gladys Gunn, Mid Clyth, with her amaryllis that won her the best exhibit trophy at the East of Caithness SWI bulb show. Picture: Robert MacDonald

Senior results

Bulb section: Ten crocuses – any variety: 1 Anne Sutherland, Latheron; 2 Shona Sinclair, Latheron; 3 Gladys Gunn, Mid Clyth.

One hyacinth white – any variety: 1 Donna Sutherland, Latheron; 2 Carol Grant, Latheron; 3 Shona Sinclair, Latheron.

Two hyacinths – pink: 1 Anne Sutherland, Latheron; 2 Donna Sutherland, Latheron; 3 Marie Mackenzie, Berriedale.

Three hyacinths – blue: 1 Sue Steven, Berriedale; 2 Gladys Gunn, Mid Clyth; 3 Marie Mackenzie, Berriedale.

Four daffodils – white petals and coloured trumpet: 1 Gladys Gunn, Mid Clyth; 2 Carol Grant, Latheron; 3 M Manson, Thrumster.

Four double narcissi: 1 Kathleen Baikie, Thrumster; 2 Carol Grant, Latheron; 3 Donna Sutherland, Latheron.

Five dwarf tulips: 1 Anne Sutherland, Latheron; 2 Carol Grant, Latheron; 3 Sue Steven, Berriedale.

Amaryllis – single: 1 Gladys Gunn, Mid Clyth; 2 Kathleen Baikie, Thrumster; 3 Jeanette Coghill, Killimster.

Amaryllis – double: 1 Kathleen Baikie, Thrumster; 2 Gladys Gunn, Mid Clyth; 3: Pat Hendry, Latheron.

Four single tulips: 1 Kathleen Baikie, Thrumster; 2 Carol Grant, Latheron; 3 Marie Mackenzie, Berriedale.

Four double tulips pink: 1 Kathleen Baikie, Thrumster; 2 Gladys Gunn, Mid Clyth; 3 Jeanette Coghill, Killimster.

Carol Grant, Latheron, won the trophy for most points overall at the East of Caithness SWI bulb show. She is seen here displaying two of her exhibits. Picture: Robert MacDonald/Northern Studios

Ladies Handicrafts: Spring flower picture: 1 Carol Grant, Latheron; 2 Lynn Hendry, Latheron; 3 Donna Sutherland, Latheron.

Mother’s Day card – any craft: 1 Lynn Hendry, Latheron; 2 Anne Sutherland, Latheron; 3 Pat Hendry, Latheron.

Ladies Baking – four fruit scones: 1 Helen Campbell, Watten; 2 Lynn Hendry, Latheron; 3 Anne Sutherland, Latheron.

Floral Art – Arrangement in a gift bag: 1 Carol Grant, Latheron; 2 Jade Campbell, Thrumster; 3 Tamara Sinclair, Thrumster.

Junior results

One pink hyacinth – any variety: 1 Aimee Lowe, Keiss; 2 Caitlyn Fairweather, Keiss.

Five dwarf narcissi – tête-à-tête: Lily Richard, Killimster.

Baking – Four pieces of tray bake: 1 Lily Richard, Killimster; 2 Lily O'Brien, Thrumster; 3 Ella Miller, Thrumster.

Handicrafts– Decorated flowerpot: 1 Aimee Lowe, Keiss; 2 Ella Miller, Thrumster; 3 Lily O'Brien, Thrumster.

Floral art – arrangement in a gift bag: 1 Ella Miller, Thrumster; 2 Emily Sinclair, Thrumster; 3 Caitlyn Fairweather, Keiss.

Trophies

Henderson Cup for Institute with more than 24 members: Not awarded

Junior Cup for Institute with 16 to 24 members: Latheron

Millennium Cup for Institutes with 15 or fewer members: Killimster

Kate Hildreth Cup for Best Exhibit in Bulbs: Gladys Gunn, Mid Clyth, Single amarylis

Individual Cup for Most Points in Bulbs: Carol Grant, Latheron

Christine Gunn Memorial Cup for Best 3 Hyacinths in Earth: Sue Steven, Berriedale

Douglas Memorial Rose Bowl for Best 4 Daffodils: Gladys Gunn, Mid Clyth

East of Caithness Committee Tray for Best 4 Tulips: Kathleen Baikie, Thrumster

The Nannie Miller Trophy for Best Exhibit in Crocuses: Anne Sutherland, Latheron

Whaligoe Trophy for Best Exhibit in Amaryllis: Gladys Gunn, Mid Clyth

East of Caithness Committee Trophy for Most Points in Bulbs, Floral Art, Handicrafts and Baking: Carol Grant, Latheron

Mrs C S Miller Trophy for Most Points in Handicrafts only: Lynn Hendry, Latheron

Mrs Kathleen Baikie Trophy for Best 2 Hyacinths: Anne Sutherland, Latheron

Junior Trophies

Stanley Inkson Trophy for Junior with most points in Bulb Show: Shared by Lily Richard, Killimster and Aimee Lowe, Keiss

Mrs C S Miller Memorial Quaich for Junior with most points in Handicrafts and Baking: Ella Miller, Thrumster

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