31/07/2023
Well there we go ... a week over in a flash and all the time and effort put in has been well worth it. Its a wet morning so the guilt factor of having a lie in is running at minimum .
Friday's events were well attended.... 8 folk chilling at Karen's yoga, and the skiff did 5 try-a-row sessions . However, the evening event ... the quiz and curry night brought in 59 people. We did slightly worry we might have to lock the doors!! After a couple of rounds of high intensity questions, the buffet opened with chefs ready to dish up meat and vegan dishes..... all delicious!
It was a tremendous night with a super atmosphere, and everyone seemed to have had a good time. No tears over losing and congratulations to the winners.
After a late night, the team were busy again booking in exhibitors for the produce show, and we were very pleased with the number of entrants. Then that moment of calm whilst the judges made their decisions. Congratulations to all rosette winners.
The afternoon kicked off with the first Seil Scarecrow Scramble hill race with 20 competitors of all ages!
Great organisation by Jan Fraser who had Oban Mountain Rescue team on hand just in case.
Winners
Under 18 (m) A Innes
18-39 (m) S Raebitt
40-59 (m) N Innes
60+ (m) M McCart
Under 18 (f) D Dugdale
40-59 (f) J Findlay
60+ (f) D McCart
A well attended afternoon back at the hall, with busy sales of homemade lemonade and burgers, lots of interest in the produce show. The cafe ladies kept going with unending supplies of sandwiches and cakes. Lady Peacock's stall kept the sugar levels up amongst the youngsters (actually thats not entirely true, those lucky bags of sweets were perfect for keeping the energy levels up for the big people too!)
The Dog Show ... we were entertained by a large 'doodle' dashing off across the field ignoring his owner as did a lurcher (correct me if im wrong) who would clearly have run all day. Another hound got into the prize bag in an attempt to snaffle the treats . Dogs really run the show! Congratulations to those who did what was asked of them and comiserations to those who didnt win a prize but took part anyway.
Next was Seumas Anderson's tug of war competition with the usual hilarious efforts by adults and children alike .
The finale ....
the winners of the best and scariest scarecrows went to
🏆Alan Coutts for Dead End Teddy for the scariest and
🏆🏆The Best Scarecrow went to the Nicholson
boys for Bob and Cherry Seilasaurus
Thereafter the draw for the Grand Raffle which had some super prizes.
Sunday morning's thanksgiving service at the hall was well attended and a welcome calm time to reflect .
Congratulations to committee members and all of you who helped to make this such a happy and successful week. The bunting's down, the posters removed and Seumas the Scarecrow has been transported back to his creator for a bit of a dry out, tlc and put to bed.
