Lauder WRI life member Kathleen Thomson presented life membership certificates and badges to Irene Turnbull, of Factor’s Park, who has been with the rural since 1946; Elizabeth Wood, of Scott Road, a member of Lauder and other Border rurals since 1954; and Joanne Watson, of Factor’s Park, a long-standing committee member, past secretary, vice-president and president since joining the rural in 1968.
Each was also presented with a floral arrangement created by Senga Towers.
Photograph, from left, Irene Turnbull, Joanne Watson and Elizabeth Wood.