The Lauderdale News (Scottish Borders) Winter edition

LAUDERDALE SCHOOL
OF MOTORING
David Wilkinson ADI
Mob: 07917 385157
Home: 01578 722699
auder, Earlston, Gala,
Melrose, St Boswells
& surrounding areas
Thank you to all my pupils for their
custom - wishing you all a
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
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Our first meeting of the year was held in September.
President Liz Dalgliesh welcomed everyone at the start
of the new season and introduced Sharon Cairns from
Lucky Finds, Earlston. Sharon’s topic this evening was
upcycled furniture, some of which she had on display
and she explained in detail the procedure to change their
appearance and produce a new look. She also showed us
a beautifully hand crocheted scarf she had made. After a
quick Q& A, Hostess, President Liz gave the vote of thanks
to Sharon for her interesting talk and for judging the
competition.
Wooden Ornament - 1st Elma Middlemiss (Harley
Davidson motorcycle): 2nd Helen Lumsden (Ducks); 3rd
Wendy Bryson (Birds).
Q: What do you call a line of men waiting for a
haircut?
A: A barberque!
At the November meeting, President Liz Dalgliesh
welcomed everyone before for this evening, before
introducing well known Selkirk lady, Edith Scott. Edith
gave a very interesting, informative and entertaining talk
and Power Point presentation on Kidney transplants. She
is also a great fund raiser for the Kidney Association and
is on various committees. The photo shows Predident Liz
presenting a cheque to Edith on behalf of LauderSWRI.
Hostess, Wendy Bryson gave the vote of thanks to Edith
for her interesting talk and for judging our competition
Beanie Hat - 1st Helen Lumsden; 2nd Christine Brandeschi;
3rd Wendy Bryson.
We then discussed business matter before President and
Secretary, Liz, thanked everyone for coming, providing
raffle prizes and thanked her supportive committee before
closing the meeting.
In October, President Liz Dalgliesh welcomed members to
our October meeting. Sheila Hardie and Annette Holton
had prepared five different “Mocktails” (non alcholic)
drinks. The “Mocktails” were served to each member who
had fun guessing the contents, after which President Liz
handed out recipes for Tropical Fizz; Pineapple and Lime
Mocktail; Mojito Cocktail; Driver’s Punch and Mulled
Apple Juice.
Hostess for the evening, Carol Patterson gave the vote of
thanks.
Thanks also to Alison, Janitor of Lauder Primary School, for
judging our competition.
Tray Bake - 1st Wendy Bryson (Lemon Fudge); 2nd Joanne
Watson (Walnut and Apricot Slice); 3rd Sheila Hardie
(Mixed Tiffin).
Business matters were then dealt with before President
Liz gave the usual thanks to her committee and members.
On a sad note, our President mentioned the passing of
Miss Mary White. Mary attended our meetings regularly
and will be very sadly missed.
The ladies of Lauder S.W.I. have hand knitted 21 hats
which will be given to the Street Pastors in Galashiels, who
will distribute them to people in need on a cold winter’s
night.
President Liz, thanked our members for generously
donating gifts for the Radio Borders Cash for Kids
Christmas Appeal and went on to give her usual thanks
to all concerned for making the evening a great success.
Thanks must also go to Eugene Brandeschi of Lauder
Historical Society for lending and setting up the screen for
this evening’s presentation.
Our next meeting is in Lauder Primary School, on Tuesday,
3rd December at 7.30 p.m. The speaker will be Ron
Campbell, “Jig Bits” - there will be presentation as well as
items for sale. The competition is 3 Mincemeat Pies. All
welcome.
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