Kinghorn & District WRI

Kinghorn & District WRI Organisation Scottish Women's Rural Institutes is one of the largest women's organisations in Scotland and boasts about 20,500 members.

Members informally call the organisation the Rural. There are lots of opportunities to get involved in SWRI: attend classes in crafts, go to cookery demonstrations, go to summer school, join a drama group, sing in a choir, take part in sport, go on a study tour at home or abroad, debate local issues, organise events or simply enjoy the friendship of fellow members at the monthly meeting.

05/08/2026

Each year the Games calender in our area is an important part of our Scottish heritage & tradition, tourism and trade for a lot of artists/crafters etc.

The Strathconon games is an Annual event and one such games. Contin SWI have a refreshment tent each year & have done for over 30 years. This provides Contin SWI with vital funds for their Institute each year. Its "women together" friendship & making sure the people of the Games are fed and watered.

Here is a picture at the Games pictured in Ross-shire & Sutherland Federation SWI lovely white aprons.

Well done to all the Contin ladies

05/08/2026

Please share, the National Ruralympics Competition is back, hosted by Ross-shire & Sutherland Federation on Saturday 10 October at Dingwall Academy!

This fun and friendly competition brings Federations together to test their teamwork, skill, and sporting spirit. Entries must go through your Federation, deadline is Monday 31st August.

Fancy entering a second team? Get in touch after your first entry and we'll add you to the waiting list.

More information is available via the SWI website: https://www.theswi.org.uk/events/national-ruralympics/

04/08/2026

As we start planning SWI's 110th Anniversary in 2027, we're making sure members from every corner of Scotland can be part of the conversation.

Members in Arran, Orkney and Shetland are invited to share their ideas and help shape this special milestone.

If you're a member in one of these areas, please contact your local Federation to find out how you can get involved.

Find out more and share your ideas: https://www.theswi.org.uk/events/project-1917-help-shape-our-110th-anniversary-celebrations/

03/08/2026

This Wednesday! Join the wonderful Susan Morrison for an entertaining and thought-provoking online talk exploring the fascinating life and legacy of Marie Stopes.

If you enjoyed Susan’s brilliant “Not All Women Are Good Girls” talk last year, you’ll know you’re in for a treat! With her trademark humour and passion for women’s history, Susan brings the past to life as she explores Stopes’ pioneering work, controversies and lasting impact.

Susan will also be joining us again at the SWI Members’ Gathering in Dundee this September, where she’ll be hosting SWI’s Got Talent on Friday evening, so this is the perfect chance to hear her in action!

Free for SWI members - we’d love to see you there!

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../swi-expert-talk-marie... See less

01/08/2026

First batch from the tutor

23/07/2026

Join SWI member Helen Williamson for a baking workshop as she shows teaches you the skills to create the perfect sweet & savoury scones.

17/07/2026

📊 Our Membership Survey Insights Report just got even better!

We launched our Membership Survey Insights Report in yesterday's newsletter, and we've now updated it to include a brand new infographic that makes it even easier to explore the key findings at a glance. See below for a sneak peak..

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the survey. Your feedback is helping shape the future of the SWI, giving us valuable insight into what's working well, where we can improve, and what matters most to our members.

Click the link below to view the full infographic and discover more detailed insights from the survey results.

🔗https://www.theswi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Membership-Experience-Survey-2026-Summary-Insight-Report-updated.pdf

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