More than 30 members turned out in foul weather for the first meeting of Shiskine SWI where the speaker was Lucy Urquhart- Dixon who also gave a demonstration on scone making.
Lucy thought it might have been professional suicide to demonstrate scone making to seasoned rural ladies but as it turned out, they all learned some new and useful tips. They were also lucky enough to enjoy the finished product; deliciously light scones with home-made preserves and fresh cream.
While giving the demonstration, Lucy talked about her teaching role and was particularly keen to promote the value of the hospitality course that is offered to students at Arran High School. She felt that the qualifications available and skills gained in this area are often undervalued, a sentiment that many of the members concurred with.