We welcomed Shona Young, of Nutscene, based at Kingsmuir.
Shona described how Nutscene has survived 98
years on the core product, jute twine, and now exports it throughout the world.
The twine, currently available in 22 colours, including neon hues, has grown a
market in the craft sector and Nutscene has developed the market with products
including cotton ‘MacCrammy’ string and raffia.
Shona told us of her adventures driving to
Chelsea Flower show and the impact Nutscene makes there. She spoke of her pride
in creating employment in Forfar and overseas, the global interest in a natural
product, produced and processed by sustainable methods, using traditional equipment.
Moira Ronan thanked Shona for her lively and enlightening
talk on a very successful local business.
Shona judged the 38 entries in our competitions and
kindly donated prizes to the winner of each section.
Competitions:-
Edible Halloween treat :- 1,
Hazel Hood, 2, Valerie McMaster, 3, Michala Rogers; Halloween decoration:- 1,
Danielle Simmonds, 2, Sandra Boath, 3,Tifaine ;
Flower of the Month:- 1, Patsy
Paton, 2, Ruth Simpson, 3, Caroline Lang.
President, Susan McLaren thanked Gloria, Sheina
and Sine for our tea and reminded us of our forthcoming Silent auction on
Friday 12th October.
