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Dairsie WRI met in the Memorial Hall, Dairsie on 7th November at 7.00 pm for their AGM. Four members from Kingsbarns WRI came to entertain us and to count the votes. The entertainment consisted of a variety of items including a current affairs quiz, some recipes with end products to taste and poetry. The new committee was elected and Mary Booth was elected as President. Prizes for the most points over the year : 1st Jeanette Armes, 2nd Anne Brown and Rhoda Dewar. Flower of the month, most points over the year : 1st Willa Ferguson, 2nd Jeanette Armes and Helen Horsborough. The competion this month was Lentil soup : 1st Mary Booth, Anne Brown. Flower of the Month : 1st Alice Johnston, 2nd Mary Booth. After a delicious tea, the raffle was drawn, the ladies from Kingsbarns thanked and the meeting was closed.
The service at Dairsie Church was led by the Rev Graham Blount, and he spoke of his early experience of the 1960 era, when young people believed that “Love between all peoples would mean the end of all wars”. He then moved on to the fear that remembering was a way of glorifying war, and finally, from his progress through the ministry and his conversations with so many who had been sadly affected by war, to the understanding that the annual act of remembrance was a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by so many in so many wars, a time to pay tribute, and a time to pray that mankind would one day learn to respect each other and live together in peace. Silent thoughts and prayers were offered before all stood for the singing of the National Anthem.
Members of the “Rural” were joined by some village folk at the Act of Remembrance at Dairsie War Memorial Hall on Sunday afternoon led by the Rev. Sheila Blount. The wreath was hung on the plaque on behalf of the community by Helen Horsburgh.
Tomorrow, Saturday, from 12 to 1pm, is your chance to enjoy hot soup and bread, followed by tea/coffee and biscuit – all for £2. Tickets for the magnificent Christmas hamper will be available, as well as a cake and candy stall and cheery company – what could be better in this chilly weather?