Last night saw a magnificent climax to the summer programme of events organised at the Lochaber Homecoming Hub. As well as being entertained by a variety of wonderful local musicians and singers, the highlight of the evening was the World Cloutie Dumpling Championships. From a fantastic 34 entries, Kate Stewart from Invergarry emerged as the winner, beating Catherine Mackenzie who travelled all the way (by bus!) from Port Henderson near Gairloch. But her's wasn't the furthest travelled dumpling - that honour went to Frances Johnstone of Ballater. Entrants as young as 6 years old and ... ahem ... over 80 took part, and special mention must go to Jordan Capstick of Spean Bridge who, at the tender age of 11, came joint 4th. Also, spare a thought for the 3 judges who had to sample all 34 dumplings!!!
I'm off to practice for next year!
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