St Vigeans SWI

21/07/2026

Ladies, just a reminder whilst the berries are more readily available, the competitions for September when we resume meetings are 1. A jar of Raspberry Jam , and 2. A favourite holiday magnet, like you put on the fridge although other appliances will be acceptable. So, 1 is a make ( you make the jam) and 2 is a take, ( you don’t have to make it, just remember to take it) easy peasy x

18/07/2026

Delighted to meet Pauline Durham from Alford SWI today, Pauline was telling me all about the fabulous craft classes that Aberdeenshire Federation SWI organise.

I’ll be in The Bothy at Milton of Crathes, 10am to 4pm, today, Saturday and Sunday. If you’re in the area pop along and say hello!

Scottish Women's Institutes

11/06/2026

And, last post for this session (maybe) with some lovely pics from out Afternoon Tea on Wednesday 10th June 2026. Held at our local Parish Hall, decorated by our members, a lovely, scrumptious Afternoon Tea with lots of savouries and sweets, our very grateful thanks to the Fabulous Catering ( EMA Catering, Elaine and Scott) and to the Wonderful Entertainment ( Deep Drift) ... a very successful and enjoyable event for all our members xx
Any other pics welcome, please post xx

11/06/2026

Hello Ladies... got a few updates to put on, but I've been a bit busy today ( drinking wine) and so the updates may be slightly disjointed...x
St Vigeans SWI met for their last monthly meeting of this session on Monday 8th June at the Parish Hall. Unfortunately, our scheduled guest speaker for the evening had to cancel last minute due to health reasons, and so a Beetle Drive was organised instead! Strange how an orderly Beetle Drive becomes more rowdy as the games progress, isn't it?....there may be a steward's enquiry from at least one table ( maybe mine) about potentially weighted dice....but I'm not a sore loser....and it may be telling that most of my 'beetles' were somewhat legless !!!
We had our annual Trophy presentation too, Rose Bowl was won by Anne Hamilton ( for her Carrot Cake) Silver Salver won by Lesley Masson ( for recycled jewellery box) The Phyllis Matthew Trophy for most points overall was won by Joyce Lynn, and the Elizabeth Matthew Trophy ( for most points in flower items) was won by Sylvia Tasker. There were some really great entries to the competitions , some were a "make" highlighting various crafty skills, and some were "takes" which presented a variety of favourite objects.
The competitions for this month were 1. A Trauma Teddy ( donated) 1st Janice Swankie, 2nd Joyce Lynn, 3rd Jackie DeFelice. ( thanks also to Anne Hamilton and Sheila Forbes for your donations
2. A favourite Plate. 1st Sheila Forbes, 2nd Anne Hamilton, 3rd Jackie De Felice.

We now have a break over Summer and will resume in September, as always, new members and visitors are very welcome.

11/06/2026

14/05/2026

St Vigeans SWI had their AGM on Monday 11th May at the Parish Hall. After our usual rousing rendition of The Rural Song and welcome from President Ann Frith there were reports from said President, Secretary Janice Swankie and Treasurer Lesley Masson. Our thanks go to Shona and Doris for coming along again to count the votes for the new Committee, which was duly selected and the various roles will be decided at a future Committee meeting. We also held our annual Big Raffle, with enough supplies to pack two hampers, as well as a great array of other lovely goodies including alcohol, toiletries, vouchers etc.
Shona and Doris, two seasoned SWI members, kindly agreed to judge our competitions, results are 1. D.K. Knitted Mitts, 1st Sheila Forbes and 2nd Joyce Lynn. 2. A Favourite soft toy, 1st Sylvia Tasker, 2nd Anne Wujec, and 3rd Ella Sinclair. There was quite a variety of soft toys, prompting a fair bit of discussion amongst all of the Ladies. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to take a pic of the winning items...sorry.
Our next meeting on Monday 8th June is our last meeting of this session. Competitions are for 1. A Trauma Teddy ( patterns are available should you wish one,) and we hope to donate as many of these as we can. 2 is for a Favourite plate
We also hope to have a talk about Animal Rescue.
On Wednesday 10th June we are having our Afternoon Tea, catered for us in the hall.
ok, that's all for now folks....see you soon.

15/04/2026

Hello Ladies.
St Vigeans SWI met on Monday evening 13th April at the Parish Hall. After welcome from President Ann Frith and business matters from Secretary Janice Swankie, we had a talk from Police Scotland Community Constable Scott Roberts. Scott held an informal chat with the members and visitors present about various scams, whether telephone, online, door to door , traders etc and offered some advice on firstly how to prevent being a victim of such crimes, and secondly, what to do if you did fall prey to such a scheme or incident. It was a good informative chat with discussion from lots of Ladies present. He also brought along some useful leaflets and a freebie or two...

Scott was then tasked with judging the competitions before joining everyone in a cuppy and a cake ( I am very glad to say there were no doughnuts, that joke becomes a little thin after a while...)

The competition results were 1. A slice of Carrot Cake; 1st Anne Hamilton , 2nd Lesley Masson, and joint third Joyce Lynn and Sheila Forbes. There was a lovely variety of entries for the second competition, namely A Favourite Animal Ornament, Scott chose 1st Audrey Hancock (Highland Coos) , 2nd Nettie McLean (Springer Spaniel) and 3rd Sylvia Tasker (horse)

Discussions are still taking place regarding our Afternoon Tea in June, this looks likely to be in the Hall, more details to follow!

Our next meeting is on 11th May and will be our AGM. Nomination Forms are being distributed to all members for the new Committee. It is also the date of our BIG RAFFLE...tickets are now on sale. I think there will still be a Sales Table, and the competitions are for (make) Double Knit Mitts and (take) a favourite soft toy.

05/04/2026

Happy Easter to you all xx

03/04/2026

I know a few of our Ladies already knit and donate baby items xx