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With 797 institutes it is one of the principal educational organisations for women in Scotland. Being a member allows women of all ages the opportunity to learn new skills, participate in a wide range of activities and enjoy the friendship of others. Events are organised at local, federation and national level and there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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Gardening Scotland 2013

Gardening Scotland Chutney Recipe Book - Erratum
Apple and Plum Chutney Recipe page 5.

The recipe should also have included 1lb Demerara Sugar. The recipe had been submitted by Sheila Richardson, Cogsmill WRI. Roxburghshire.

The full amended recipe is included on the Gardening Scotland page.

SWRI Terracotta Pot Competition: Application Form
SWRI Terracotta Pot Competition: Rules and Instructions

Volunteer for The Royal Highland Education Trust

SWRI Handcrafts & Housewives Conference

The Theme is ‘Still Game’

11 and 12 September 2013 Elgin

The Handcrafts & Housewives Conference will be held in the Elgin Town Hall, Elgin on 11 and 12 September 2013. The Exhibition will also be held in the Elgin Town Hall on 10 & 11 September when entries for the following competitions will be on display. All Entry Forms are available from Headquarters, please send a stamped self-addressed envelope detailing which entry form you require. Or please click on the link to download a form.

Elgin High Street is a busy thoroughfare with many coffee shops and restaurants available but they are usually busy with local people at lunchtime. Moray & Nairn Federation have arranged for St Giles Church, High Street, Elgin to provide a lunch of soup, sandwich and tea or coffee for £5.00 on Wednesday 11th September.

This has been included on the Visiting Members application form which is in the magazine. Forms have also been sent to Federation and Institute Secretaries. There is a limited number of spaces, so places will be on a first come, first served basis.

CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION STEWARDS

We are looking for stewards to assist at the Conference for Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th September. Exhibition:- Tuesday and Wednesday. If you are interested please call the H & H Secretary at SWRI Headquarters.

SPEAKERS

Wednesday 11th September: 10.30 a.m to 1230pm then 2pm to 4.30pm. Speakers will be: Penny Ellis from Spirit of Speyside Whisky, who will open the proceedings; followed by Pat Archibald , Textile Artist & Teacher – ‘Travels around My Tapestries’.

We will also be joined by Aggie Mackenzie, the Scottish Television presenter most well known for appearing in the Channel 4 series "How clean is your house?".

Jana Hutt who is Chairman for the Knockando Woollen Mill Trust in Aberlour. Topics pertaining to handcrafts & housewives in particular will also be discussed. Thursday 12th September – 10.30 a.m – 1pm: Donnie McBean who will speak on his life as a gardener – afterwards there will be an opportunity to ask questions.

The conference will finish at 1pm.

Further details regarding the Conference will follow.

COMPETITIONS

EVELYN BAXTER TROPHY
A Bag in Applique	Entry Form
BLACKWOOD TROPHY FOR EMBROIDERY
Embroidered Pin cushion	Entry Form
HANDCRAFTS TROPHY
Advent Calendar	Entry Form
ISOBEL MacKENZIE TROPHY FOR FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
A. An Exhibit in a Whisky Glass	Entry Form
B. An Exhibit entitled “ Whisky Galore”	Entry Form
LENA MEIKLEJOHN TROPHY
Scissor Case	Entry Form
MARY AITKEN TROPHY FOR PRESERVING
A Jar of Chutney	Entry Form
NORTH EAST TROPHY
6 Whisky Truffles in a box	Entry Form
WHITECROSS TROPHY for Knitting
Child’s Aran Jumper	Entry Form
WHITECROSS TROPHY for Sewing
A Pair of Shorts	Entry Form
VAUGHAN NASH COMMUNITY COMPETITION
Theme: Black & White Article: (a) Embroidered article (b) Knitted article (c) Sewn article including patchwork articles (d) Own Choice (e) Own choice	Entry Form
PLEASE NOTE - Vaughan Nash Trophy. The theme is "Black & White". Articles can be Black, White or Black and White but NO shades of Grey or Silver.

ART COMPETITION
a) Oils/Acrylics	Theme: At Work	Entry Form
b) Watercolours	Theme: Scottish Landscape
c) Any Other Medium	No Theme
PLAYFAIR-HANNAY TROPHY
An Adult’s Knitted Hat - Double Knitting (All Colours Accepted).		Entry Form
Entries are non-returnable and will be donated as appropriate after the Conference. Non-competitive entries are welcome.
SUTTON TROPHY
A Christmas Card – To Be Sent Overseas – Any Craft (Not Computer-generated) – Maximum Size A5		Entry Form
WARNOCK TROPHY
A photograph (6” x 8”) – mounted on A4 card (not framed) – on “I Didn’t Know They Did That at the Rural”		Entry Form

PLEASE NOTE - Vaughan Nash Trophy. The theme is "Black & White". Articles can be Black, White or Black and White but NO shades of Grey or Silver.