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Pictures from Alness Horticultural Society autumn show





The prizewinners take a bow after the Alness Horticultural Society autumn show. Pictures: Callum Mackay.
The prizewinners take a bow after the Alness Horticultural Society autumn show. Pictures: Callum Mackay.

A FANTASTIC turnout and some amazing displays made an Easter Ross horticultural society show a great day out at the weekend.

Alness Horticultural Society organisers were thrilled with both the green-fingered prowess and artistic talent of those who got involved with the event on Saturday and also the response from the public.

The junior under 7 winner Jack Mcfarlane with dad and mum.
The junior under 7 winner Jack Mcfarlane with dad and mum.

A spokeswoman said later: “Thank you so much to everyone who supported our show. That includes Ardross Alness Bowling Club, the
judges, the stewards, the committee, our additional helpers, like the girls from Alness JogScotland, the prize-presenter and last but not least our exhibitors and visitors. Thanks to you all!”

Autumn Woodham.
Autumn Woodham.

The spotlight fell on flowers, vegetables, pot plants, fruit and baking at the Autumn Show.

Handing out the prizes was Ben Stoltman, father of world’s strongest brothers, Tom and Luke. He features prominently in the latest episode of the YouTube series, The World’s Strongest
Family, in which he is accompanied by son Tom in a guided tour of his pride and joy garden.

George Pirie was best in show. Picture: Callum Mackay.
George Pirie was best in show. Picture: Callum Mackay.

The group is a small local club that runs a number of horticultural based events in and around Alness and encourages people to grow their own produce.

Fiona Stoddart, Kay Drought, Gerald Cummings and Billy Mackintosh (seated) from Eilean Dubh Care Home.
Fiona Stoddart, Kay Drought, Gerald Cummings and Billy Mackintosh (seated) from Eilean Dubh Care Home.

The Eilean Dubh Care Home in Fortrose continued its green-fingered streak after recent success at the Black Isle Show’s flower show.

A number of successes were logged. A spokeswoman said: “We were delighted as the standards were very high.

“A huge thank you to everyone who made us welcome.”

Ben Stoltman presented the trophies.
Ben Stoltman presented the trophies.
Picture: Callum Mackay.
Picture: Callum Mackay.
Lots to see and be inspired by!
Lots to see and be inspired by!
Picture: Callum Mackay.
Picture: Callum Mackay.
Christine and George Pirie triumphed.
Christine and George Pirie triumphed.
It was a great day out for the family.
It was a great day out for the family.
Lorna Waddell was a winner.
Lorna Waddell was a winner.
Picture: Callum Mackay.
Picture: Callum Mackay.
Picture: Callum Mackay.
Picture: Callum Mackay.
Grace Lennox, Chrystal Mackintosh, Cynthia Duncan, Adele Phemister, Ros Jemmett and Lorraine Caskie. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Grace Lennox, Chrystal Mackintosh, Cynthia Duncan, Adele Phemister, Ros Jemmett and Lorraine Caskie. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Picture: Callum Mackay.
Picture: Callum Mackay.
Christine and George Pirie (centre) with all the judges. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Christine and George Pirie (centre) with all the judges. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Picture: Callum Mackay.
Picture: Callum Mackay.



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