Boddam SWI

31/08/2026

The start of our new session. Do come and join us!

23/08/2026

13/07/2026

Friday 10th July was, as usual, foggy. Just the sort of day to have an outing! Members and friends of Boddam SWI met at the hall to get our mini bus to Bressay. As we approached the ferry terminal hints of blue sky appeared and by the time the ferry had docked on the island, the sun was fully out. Our first stop was the Heritage Centre which is a mine of information about the island. From geology to archaeology, social history to seafaring tales and everything in between, the centre has it all and we spent ages browsing the exhibits. Eventually we had to leave for our lunch destination at the Speldiburn Cafe. Some of us chose to walk up the road, enjoying the sunshine and admiring the glorious displays of wild flowers in the meadows. Once there, many purchases were made in the charity shop before we sat down to eat. The food was delicious and the service excellent, many thanks to all the staff who were so efficient. Once lunch was over, it was back in the coach for a drive to the lighthouse where we gathered for a group photograph, With little time left, it was back to the ferry terminal and the moment the bus was on board, it began to rain. So, we started our day in fog, enjoyed glorious sunshine at our destination, and ended our day in rain. Luck was with us! Many thanks to the Viking Community Fund for sponsoring our trip, it was most appreciated.

25/05/2026

Our Sunday teas, held on 24th May were a great success. There were tables groaning with food of every sort and plenty more in the kitchen to refill the plates. Flowers decorated the tea tables giving a very spring like feel to the hall, despite the dull, cool weather outside. Part of the hall was given over to a silent auction with a large and varied selection of items and there was a very full raffle table as well. While the total amount has yet to be finalised, the profits will be divided between the Viking Genes project and Institute funds. Our thanks go to everyone who contributed, helped on the day, and more importantly, came to support us.

10/05/2026

Bank Holiday Monday saw the last meeting of the 2025/6 session of meetings for the Institute. As usual this was our May Day prize giving teas and the hall looked very spring like with tables decorated with flowers and set with delicate tea sets. Tempting sweets and savouries were displayed on cake plates and there were even wine glasses for everyone! Following our centenary celebrations we all raised a glass to the continuing success of the Institute. The trophies were presented by President Maureen Sinclair ably assisted by Lynne Watson , the Secretary. Whilst this may be the last meeting of the year, we will not be idle with a fundraising Sunday Teas later this month, a Federation evening meal, Federation Sunday teas and an Institute outing to the island of Bressay in July. Three of our members will be going to Dundee for the National Members' Gathering. Then, it will be the start of the next session!