Monthly Meeting 'Great stories happen to those who can tell them'
Tuesday 9 September
Anne, rang the school bell and gave a warm welcome to all. It was great to see a good turnout for the first meeting of the new session. Helen, our treasurer thanked everyone who has paid their subs and reported that we have been given donations from Lodge Blairhoyle (Thornhill Masons) and Wild Fox Events. Its been a busy summer and Anne mentioned the World Textile Day, Area lunch at St Andrews, Sail and lunch at Loch Lomond, Royal Garden Party, Quadrathlon and finishing off with our three nights away at Peebles - phew! Still lots to look forward to: Annual Business Meeting on the 8 November....business followed by lunch at the Stirling Court Hotel. Callander u3a - Wednesday 29 October 'A Life In Quilts' by Ginnie Willis. Port of Menteith Food Festival - Saturday 4th October - 1pm - 4pm
Correspondence: Anne read out a 'Thank You Card' from Janet McLay
Congratulations to: Janice and Anne on becoming 'Grannies'
Our President has recently finished bagging all 282 Munros - Congratulations Anne Artis ...............a fantastic achievement. On behalf of the ladies of Ruskie, Lesley Gentles wrote a poem which Janice Oman read out - THANK YOU Lesley - it is brilliant. A plant and a card were also presented.
We were absolutely delighted to welcome Ally Logan to kick off our 2025/2026 session - my goodness what a great night we had in Ruskie Hall. Ally joined the navy straight from school, but after getting sea-sick on Loch Lomond in the first few weeks, he quickly decided a land-based career was more his thing. After a meeting round the kitchen table at the farm, he decided maybe an auctioneer was to be his chosen path. He had an interview with United Auctions and the Cally. He decided that the Cally was for him, and started there as a 17 year-old and was there for 44 years. One of his proudest achievements during his career was using his skills as an auctioneer and raising LOTS of money for various charities. He had the ladies in stiches as he recalled his time in Australia for the rugby...........as he strutted about in his kilt - the locals.........especially the ladies who followed him about - the boys did enjoy all the attention!
An auction was held and bids were coming in thick and fast!
Dolly The Sheep (Sharon) - winning bid was made by Mary
Percy The Pig (Elizabethg) - winning bid was made by Elsie
Daisy The Cow (Anne) - winning bid was made by Isobel
Trigger The Horse (Libby) - winning bid was made by Heather
.......................it was hilarious
Many thanks to Ally for taking the time to come to Ruskie Rural...........I am sure the ladies of Ruskie only heard the suitable stories!
Competitions:
Nature Photo: 1st Allison Mcleod 2nd Anne Artis 3rd Sharon McRobert
Favourite Farm Animal: 1st Liz Black 2nd Elizabethg Dykes 3rd Heather Millar
Sharon McRobert was presented with the 'Competition Cup' for gaining most points in the monthly competitions 2024/2025
Thanks to Helen, Linda and Liz for a delicious supper
A fantastic start to the year ...................lots of laughter and chat in our wee hall
