SWI - Carsphairn
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The theme for the day turned out to be ‘Connections, Past and Present’. Long may those connections hold firm.
On 16th April, Dorothy Faulds welcomed everyone to the meeting and asked Alison Metcalfe, a member of Carsphairn to lead everybody through her lifetime interest in planning, creating and making in miniature.
President, Irene McCreath welcomed a very good turnout to the meeting on 19th March 2026. She introduced Ernie Budd who invited members to sit in a circle of chairs that he had arranged. Low volume, relaxing music was playing in the background and Ernie explained that we were going to join him in gentle movement, tai chi for health.
Carsphairn SWI took home the “Mrs Jessie Picken Trophy” for the first time for their Community Work entry.
President, Irene McCreath welcomed everyone to the meeting on February 19th 2026 and introduced Ben Ade from Carsphairn Heritage Initiative to talk about last year’s dig at Stroanfreggan.
On 4th December 2025 members and friends of Carsphairn SWI gathered in Lagwyne Hall to celebrate the Institute’s 90th birthday.
On 1st December 2025 Lavinia, Alison, Nancy, Dorothy, Christine and Merle set off to Dalbeattie for the annual Stewartry SWI Christmas Quiz. The venue was Dalbeattie Town Hall and it was absolutely buzzing with chatter and laughter as everyone gathered.
Carsphairn SWI was pleased to have a team taking part in the Stewartry Federation carpet bowling competition on Sunday 30th November 2025.
Melissa Ade (President) welcomed everyone to the 2025 AGM and took everyone through her reflections of the year.
President, Melissa Ade welcomed everyone to the meeting and introduced Selina and Lindsay who had come to show members how to make an autumn wreath.
President, Melissa Ade welcomed everyone to the first meeting back after the summer break.
Carsphairn SWI has discussed over recent years, a visit to The Great Tapestry of Scotland in Galashiels. On 17th July, this came to fruition when a minibus of members and friends set off from Dalry at 9am.
Carsphairn SWI members were invited to share anything at all related to plants and growing at this fun, informative meeting in March 2025.
President, Melissa Ade welcomed a great turn out of members and friends to our February meeting. She then introduced Anna Campbell, a valued friend of Carsphairn Rural and someone with a wealth of knowledge about the history of the local area.
President, Melissa Ade welcomed a really good turnout of members and friends to the first meeting of 2025 on Thursday 23rd January.
On Sunday 1st December 2024, four ladies from Carsphairn SWI enjoyed a great afternoon taking part in the Stewartry Federation Carpet Bowling Competition.
Roundup of Carsphairn SWI’s AGM, which took place in Lagwyne Hall on 21st November 2024.
There was a good turnout for Carsphairn SWI meeting held on Thursday 17th October in Lagwyne Hall, Carsphairn.
September 19th saw members of Carsphairn SWI get together for their first meeting after the summer break. There was lots to catch up on and discuss.
Melissa introduced Irene McCreath who along with her daughter Naomi had brought along four very special visitors. Members were invited to go outside where they were introduced to Fleur, Alex, Penelope and George.
Sam Rushton visited Carsphairn SWI and introduced the group to inclusive musical exercises.
The gathering took a different format this month as all members provided baking to be tasted and brought the recipe along.
Dorothy introduced Bruce Haggerty who is a vet with the Stewartry Veterinary Centre in Castle Douglas. Bruce told members and friends about his journey towards and within his life as a vet.
President, Dorothy Faulds welcomed everyone to the first Carsphairn SWI meeting of 2024 on 25th January. There was a lot to share and discuss throughout the evening.
Carsphairn SWI members and friends met on 7th December to celebrate the Season and Isobel Cuthbertson with a certificate for loyal service.
Melissa introduced Mary Burney, fellow Stewartry Institute member and National President of the Scottish Women’s Institutes (SWI). Mary gave members a very clear overview of the SWI. She talked about how it began in Canada in 1897.
Carsphairn SWI met in Lagwyne Hall on 16th March. A healthy turnout of members was welcomed by Dorothy Faulds. Business was carried out which included invitations to join Clarebrand and Shawhead Institutes for their open nights.