The Texas Scramble on Friday 10th May was blessed with a beautiful day and, even though there was a small field, enthusiasically supported by players, helpers and sponsers alike. Thanks to Scotscraig Golf Club, Alyth Golf Club, Strathmore Golf Club, Victor and Sons Blairgowrie, The Red House Coupar Angus and Tesco Blairgowrie for their generous donations. Thanks also to members of our support group and some Alyth members for helping to run the competition and of course to the players who took part. The event raised  £1,032 for Mary's Meals.

Team prizes

First prize - Lorraine Wallace, Tom Wallace, Lorna Arthur and Gordon Arthur  (52)

Second prize - David Porter, William Donachie, Brian Bidwell and Brian Poppy  (53)

Third prize - Jacqui Doig, Gillian Meikle, Jane Millar and Sandra Millar (57)

Fourth prize - Sandra Barber, Rena Lister, Katie Livingston and Marjory Stewart (58)

Fifth prize - Linda Melville, Betty Crighton, Moira Morrison and Joan Milne (59 BIH)

Sixth prize - Vanessa Baxter, Ruth Cotton, Lorna Scahill and Audrey Morrison - (best inward half)

Seventh prize - Lesley Mitchell, Avril Neilson, Ann Brown and Pam Wilson - (best outward half)

Eighth prize - Christine Bruce, Linda Stevenson, Sheila Bailey and Tracey Gellatly 

Individual prizes

Men - nearest the pins - Fred Barber (3rd hole) and Gordon Arthur (17th hole)  Longest Drive (11th hole)  - David Doig

Ladies - nearest the pins - Linda Melville (7th hole) and Ruth Cotton (14th hole)  Longest Drive (9th hole) - Sandra Barber

Random "thank you for supporting Mary's Meals" prizes 

Christine McTavish, Gillian Meikle, Irene Park and Sheila Bradley

Putting Competition

1st  William McGregor (160 points) 2nd Marjory Norrie (150 points) 3rd Steve Bruce (110 points)

Catchphrases 2 Quiz

The winner was M. Emslie from Tarves.

The answers were:

1. Top Secret  2. Last Man Standing  3. Deep in Thought  4. Too Clever by Half  5. Down in the Mouth  6. Walking on Air  7. Burning the Candle at Both Ends  8. Bridge Over Troubled Waters  9. A Flash in the Pan  10. Odd One Out  11. Don't Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch  12. Head Over Heels  13. When Pigs Fly 14. A Stich in Time  15. Drag Act  16. Fresh as a Daisy  17. Daft as a Brush  18. Letting the Cat out of the Bag  19. As Different as Chalk and Cheese  20. Once Upon a Time

Thank you to all thse who took part.

Saturday 13th July 2024 - Coffee Morning in Blairgowrie Town Hall from 10am to 12 noon.

The morning raised £1,722.31 for Mary's Meals. A huge thank you to all those who helped on the day, those who donated baking, prizes and sale items and to all those who came and supported the event.

Next Fundraising Events

Thursday 22nd August between 3pm and 6pm and Monday 16th September between 3pm and 6pm

Pick Your Own Blueberries at Ashgrove Mill, Thomas Thomson Blairgowrie, Ashgrove Road, PH10 7EX      What3Words: free.backs.decisions 

Help raise money for Mary's Meals by coming along to pick the blueberries for a donation. Why not bring your friends and family to help! Bring sturdy shoes and water, and hopefully, sun cream, with your own containers for the berries - or punnets are available. 

If you would like to help with marshalling the afternoons - showing visitors the places to pick and ensuring safety measures are followed, please contact me on 01250 872512 or email: mmsarlf9@outlook.com 

Have you got any old or left over foreign currency - or old UK Bank notes or coins? Mary's Meals can turn these into a donation through their partner Leftover Currency.

If you would like a talk about Mary's Meals for your group or club, please get in touch.

Further details about the Mary's Meals charity can be found on their website.