PICTURES: Hats off to Culrain as garden fete a roaring success

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Published: 08:02, 16 May 2023

| Updated: 08:34, 16 May 2023

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Culrain and District Hall Committee was delighted to have a glorious, sunny day for its Garden Fete last Saturday, writes Jan Charge.

The day was a great success with folk coming from far and wide to buy plants and garden paraphernalia, and enjoy a catch-up with friends over tea and cakes.

Lining up for the hat competition judging.

Deputy Lieutenant Christine Mackay kindly agreed to judge the garden hat competition, which was won by Sue Tomlinson.

Children enjoyed games and the scavenger hunt in Carbisdale forest, which were organised by Anne Henderson.

The event was generously supported by Scotsburn Garden Centre of Tain and by Dornoch Garden Centre and Tool Hire.

The committee was delighted with the amount raised for hall renovations and thanks everyone who attended and supported the fete.”

Depute Lieutenant Christine Mackay presents Sue Tomlinson with the prize for the best garden hat.

Bailey Bobbit and Graham Charge, whose hat represented the landscaping side of gardening.

Anna Sutherland wore a glorious hat to serve the teas.

Samantha Kane (right) has become part of the community since buying Carbisdale Castle last year.

The event was generously supported by Scotsburn Garden Centre of Tain and by Dornoch Garden Centre and Tool Hire.

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