Alness springs into green-fingered action with blooming marvellous bulb show
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Alness Horticultural Society held its annual Spring Bulb Show in the Perrins Centre Alness.
The organisers were rewarded with a tremendous turnout of exhibitors, and a steady stream of visitors in the afternoon made the day a success.
This year the bulb sections were adjudged to be outstanding. Chairman Jack Bain said: "The hyacinths were plentiful, but by staging the show slightly later this year, the daffodils were in full flower, thus a sea of yellow blooms from the masses of daffodils on show met you full on as you entered the show hall."
The judges duly deliberated the exhibits and after a close-run race Charles Scott from Kingussie picked up the award for Most Points in the bulb sections, while David Munro won Best Exhibit with a tremendous bowl of beautiful even hyacinths. Not to be outdone Charles Scott also won the award for best Amaryllis.
In the pot plants Uisdean Maclean won the trophy for most points,
In the baking and preserves a large entry set the judges a monumental task of tasting their way through a large selection of treacle scones, oatcakes , lemon drizzle loaf and leek and potato flan. This followed up by jams and homemade chutney. After due consideration Christine Pokorniecki won most points with Moira Savage getting the accolade for Best Exhibit for her lemon drizzle.
Handicrafts also had a good entry of high standard which caused the judge a few problems, Karla Sam-Sin and Moira Savage shared most points while best exhibit went to Gillian Gordon for her interpretation on an article made from a square meter of material.
The Floral art also had a large entry and the award for most points and best exhibit went Christel Mcintosh. In the Novice section Aden McCorkell was awarded best exhibit.
Children’s sections were very well represented and again the judges had a hard time making a decision but most points in the under 7 went to Megan Paterson, while the 8-12 years section was won by Kayleigh Leiper. who also won the trophy for Best Young Competitor.
Mr Bain said: "The committee would like to thank all competitors, stewards and back room helpers for their assistance on the day and to those members of the public who came along to support us on the day, and hope that you will all be able to continue your support for the Autumn Show which will be held in the Ardross and Alness Bowling Club."
Prize winners
Bank of Scotland Trophy – Most Points in Bulb Sections – Charles Scott
The Munro Trophy – Best Exhibit in Bulbs and Pot Plants – David Munro
AHS Rose Bowl – Most Points in Pot Plants – Uisdean Maclean
Starley Shield – Best Exhibit Amaryllis – Charles Scott
Caithness Glass Trophy – Most Points Floral Art – Christel Mcintosh
AHS Shield – Best Exhibit Floral Art – Christel Mcintosh
AHS Trophy – Best Exhibit Novice floral art – Aden McCorkell
Novar Arms Trophy – Most Points Baking and Preserves – Christine Pokorniecki
Skiach Service Station Trophy – Best Exhibit Baking and Preserves – Moira Savage
Hume and Sword Trophy – Most Points Handicrafts – Karla Sam-Sin & Moira Savage
A Ross Trophy - Best Exhibit in Handicrafts – Gillian Gordon
Children’s Trophy – Most points under 7 years – Megan Paterson
Children’s Trophy – Most Points 8 to 12 years – Kayleigh Leiper
Ian Leckie Trophy – Best Young Competitor – Kayleigh Leiper
