Scottish Women's Rural Institute

Did you know that the Rural is the biggest organisation for women in Scotland with almost 20,500 members?

The main aims of the organisation are as follows :-  

• To advance the education and training of those who live and work in the country or are interested in country life, home skills, family welfare and citizenship.  
•  To promote the preservation and development of Scotland's traditions, rural heritage and culture. 

In Gartmore, the Rural meets at 7.30pm in the Village Hall on the third Wednesday of the month from October to May. Membership is £11 and visitors are charged £2.50. The meetings generally take the form of a short business section, an interesting talk or demonstration and end with tea and a light supper when everyone has the chance to mingle and chat. Visitors and new members will always be made most welcome.

Committee Members:

President : Lesley Bond 382739 

Secretary : Susan Walker 382310

Treasurer / Press Secretary : Betty Campbell 382787

Raffle & Points : Cathie Galbraith 382425

Tea Convenor : Margaret Tannahill 01360 440056

H&H Rep : Joyce Galpin 382368

Syllabus for 2011/2012  

19th October : Gartmore Life Stories.  Competition - a Gartmore photograph

3rd November : Vale of Menteith Group Meeting

16th November  : A Christmas demonstration by Dobbies Stirling.  Competition  - a small arrangement for the Christmas table

26th November : SC&WP Federation AGM & Meeting

11th December : Christmas Cheer Lunch Outing

2012

18th January  : Duncan Tannahill - an illustrated talk on SENSE the charity for deaf /blind people.  Competition - a favourite tartan article

15th February : Quiz / games night.  Competition - the best book ever

21st March  : Hilary Svennevig - an illustrated talk on recent travels in India. Competition - my desert island luxury item

5th April : Vale of Menteith Group Meeting

18th April : Yoga Night with Brenda from Chillout.  Competition - 4 brownies

28th April : SC&WP Federation Spring Meeting

16th May : AGM Pot Luck Supper Christine McLellan - illustrated talk on Riverside Museum Glasgow