Bonnyrigg SWI

10/03/2026

🌿 What’s On This March! 🌿

We’ve pulled together all our events for the month — take a look at what’s coming up and click the links to book your spot!

🟩 SWI Monthly Member Support Drop‑In Session
🗓️ Tuesday 10th March, 2pm - Online
💷 Free
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swi-monthly-member-support-drop-in-session-tickets-1818212254799

🟦 SWI Expert Talk: ‘Victorian Costume Balls’
🗓️ Monday 23rd March, 7pm - Online
💷 £6.13 for Non-Members, Free for SWI Members
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swi-expert-talk-victorian-costume-balls-tickets-1981853128056

🟪 SWI Heritage Group Monthly Meeting
🗓️ Thursday 26th March, 6pm - Online
💷 Free
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swi-heritage-group-monthly-meeting-tickets-1289560824139

💬✨ We’d also love to hear from you!
What kinds of workshops or events would you like us to run next?
Share your ideas in the comments - your suggestions help shape our future programme!

Find our more about our upcoming events here - https://www.theswi.org.uk/lifelong-learning/events/

Explore a world of SWI events: workshops, social gatherings, competitions, and experiences designed to inspire, connect, and celebrate women.

09/03/2026

🌼 March Update! 🌼

We’ve had a brilliant start since launching our SWI group last year, and we’re excited to keep that momentum going. A few people have asked what’s happening next, so here’s a quick update
and a chance to get involved if you’d like to help shape what comes next!

As you know, we’re still in the early stages of establishing the group, and it’s been wonderful to see all the interest around the new launch. Over the coming weeks, we’re encouraging anyone who might like to get more involved to let us know, whether that’s volunteering to be part of the initial organising group, sharing a skill, or simply lending a hand now and again as things begin to take shape. Every contribution, big or small, helps us build a vibrant, welcoming group from the very beginning.

If you have ideas, would like to volunteer in any capacity, or just want to chat about how you might get involved, we’d be very happy to hear from you.

All upcoming updates and events will be shared right here on our page and through our email mailing list, so you won’t miss anything.

If you’d like to help keep the energy going and volunteer (even just once!), we’d absolutely love to hear from you. Just send us a message or reply via email.

Let’s keep building something special together! ✨

06/01/2026

NEW PODCAST RELEASE DAY
Our final episode is all about Institutes, what makes them special, the friends you’ll make and what you can expect as a new member!

25/11/2025

Join us this Wednesday for our next Online National Event - Our Festive Fabric Fandangos session hosted on Zoom by Maz Thorn of Powmill SWI 📣

Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just starting out, Maz will guide you step by step to create your very own fabric fandango – a delightful, decorative piece that makes a great festive ornament or gift.

📅 Wednesday 26th November
🕖 7-8pm
💻 Online

Click the button below to sign up:

Join our SWI Skillshare Christmas Craft Along and make festive fabric fandangos with SWI member Maz Thorn!

10/11/2025

🌐 Exciting News – Our New Website is Live! 🌐

Ladies, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand‑new website! 🎉

✨ On the site you’ll find:

Updates about upcoming events and activities

Resources and information to support and inspire you

Easy ways to stay connected with the group

📲 Visit us here: https://www.theswi.org.uk/

This is a space designed just for us, and we’d love for you to check it out, explore, and share it with friends who might be interested in joining.

Thank you for being part of this journey—we’re excited to keep growing together!

We’re delighted to announce the launch of the brand-new Scottish Women’s Institutes website, designed with members in mind!

Thank you to all the volunteers who dedicated their time to helping us test all these exciting new features we have in store, this website wouldn’t have been possible without them.

Our refreshed website brings together everything members need to stay informed, inspired and involved in SWI life.

Members are encouraged to explore the new website as much as possible and play around with our new features. We’ll be in touch again in February to collect feedback as we continue to make changes.

Explore the new website: https://www.theswi.org.uk

20/10/2025

📬 Quick Note About Emails

Hi everyone! Just a little heads-up—I've sent out some emails recently about your ideas for the next events, but a few have bounced back. If you were expecting to hear from me and haven’t received anything, please do get in touch or drop me a message here.

I’d hate for anyone to miss out on updates or info, so if you think you might’ve missed something, let’s reconnect 💛

Thanks so much—and looking forward to hearing from you!

13/10/2025

🌟 So many brilliant ideas, all in one place! 🌟

We asked, and you delivered — Here is our word cloud filled with all the amazing activity suggestions shared during our Women's Group Launch in Bonnyrigg! From Festive Crafts to Interesting Talks, Wellness to Exercise, our new group is brimming with new ideas! 💬✨

👀 Got an idea we haven’t included yet? Drop it in the comments, we've love to hear from you! ♥️

We're looking forward to putting these ideas into action for our next events, follow our page for all the latest news on our new group! 📆

13/10/2025

✨ What an incredible launch! ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined and supported us for our very first event last weekend! 🥳

Special thanks to the volunteers from Midlothian Federation SWI for leading crafts and all their support for the group launch 🎨🙏

🗣 If you missed the launch but would like to hear more about our next events, drop us a message, we'd love to hear from you! ❤️

🎥 Here is a recap of the day
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1367157025031254

22/09/2025

🌸 Exciting News, Ladies! 🌸

We’re thrilled to be featured in MidlothianView.com — shining a spotlight on our upcoming Bonnyrigg Women's Group Launch 🎉

📖 Read the full story below 👇

📍 Pitcairn Centre, Bonnyrigg
📅 Saturday 11th October
🕑 2pm BST
🎟️ Secure your ticket here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bonnyrigg-womens-group-launch-tickets-1658913337449

Launching in October, a new Scottish Women's Institute group will provide a well-needed community to Bonnyrigg.

18/09/2025

Fancy having a go at some free crafts? We're thrilled to share that we'll be offering everyone at our launch event in three weeks the chance to take part in paper crafting or making your own tweed brooch like the beautiful examples below! So that's:

🆓 Free to attend
☕ Tea, coffee and refreshments
✂️🧵 Have a go at some free crafts
😁 Have fun and make new friends

We'd love to see you there! 2pm, 11 October, Pitcairn Centre. Register today here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bonnyrigg-womens-group-launch-tickets-1658913337449?aff=oddtdtcreator