THE Golden Ticket is in my hands....

It arrived, with a kerplunk through the doorway this morning. I opened it and to my delight is printed on golden yellow paper! I trembled with anticipation as I opened it as to what would lie within and I was not disappointed. A full study of this document has not yet been undertaken but in my first baited breath look through it I noticed some important (and perhaps crucial to our campaign) as follows:

Some important additions:

Class 89. A knitted tea cosy (LO'R just bought a book of these and EH (SEnior) knitted one for NM's wedding present in late 2009) Its almost like this was planned with our own Industrial section in mind

Class 115. A decorated teacup. Having just purchased approximately 63 of these for my wedding I have an abundance of material for practise with. Again, is this just a coincidence?

Some important changes:

133. 4 Line verse in Calligraphy. Those calligraphers among us previously felt discriminated against as they did not have the doric tongue. Well, obviously the TS organisers have come to their senses that craft discrimination is not acceptable in this day and age and are promoting diversity with the removal of "doric" from this category. However, it should be noted that this was a no- entry category last year and the removal of doric from the class may widen the field. This change is met, therefore, with mixed emotions.

Class 224- 232 Flower arranging Last year this had a unifying "Homecoming" theme. We can see no unifying theme this year and instead disparate themes appear to categorise these classes this year. These include "Easter Celebration", "All good things come in small packages" (Hmmm, I'm thinking okra could be part of this arrangement) and "Celebration of Life".

I will, of course, after further study and comparison to last years categories update you on further additions/ amendments/ deletions. A rule reminder will be issued also to keep us on track.

EH

Teabag Folding. FOLDing, I said,

We've got a golden ticket! Sharp move Doc Hep. I have attempted to fulfil one of my action points, namely to research the timeless art created by the infamous dutch craft queen Tiny Van der Plaas. Teabag folding. Fortunately, it's less sinister than was first thought, and mainly involves origami with those little paper packets that teabags come in. Further work in putting this research into practice will be underway once my store of teabags has been replenished. Motivational coffee and cake would support this action considerably.

The Golden Ticket cometh our way.....

Well, following receipt of the highly accurate and entertaining minutes, I have completed my (EH) action point! Mr Bruce Ferguson (chair of the turriff show) has been duly contacted and the entry form and categories for the 2010 industrial section are winging their way to us as I speak. And ladies (and honorary ladies) we're ahead of the game- no electronic version is yet available. I believe hard copies of this information are akin to Willy Wonka's golden ticket. We may even be the first to get our hands on it! I will forward to all once it is safe in my hands.

Yes skye lady we mots definitely need our next meet organised. I can't make this weekend but think the PM (LO'R) is on to it......

what now then?

Hi, is anyone else having problems motivating them selves? Do we need another motivational coffee and cake meeting? I'm in Edinburgh next weekend if anyone is free on the Saturday for a chinwag and planning session xx

Inspirational

I have to say, good choice of photos Heppers! I will be getting my thinking cap on for the most obscure category. The melon jogged my memory and I am ashamed/proud to say I have participated in a fruit sculpture competition in the past year (at school I'm sure you won't be surprised to hear!). I am ashamed to say I didn't win :( Will work on it! Sx

Inaugural Meeting

Held at Food Heaven, Falkirk on Saturday 7th November.

Let the competitions begin......