Tarfside Scottish Women’s Rural Institute Celebrates Centenary
- Submitted by: Tess White, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 April 2024
- Motion reference: S6M-12770
That the Parliament congratulates Tarfside Scottish Women’s Rural Institute on its centenary celebrations; understands that around 40 women, who are current or previous members of Tarfside Scottish Women's Rural Institute, gathered in Edzell to celebrate the significant milestone; further understands that Tarfside Scottish Women's Rural Institute welcomes women of all ages to its monthly meetings in the village of Tarfside, Angus; notes that Scottish Women's Institutes have a rich history across Scotland’s communities, promoting education and connecting women locally and nationally to improve their quality of life through friendship, education, sharing and having fun; recognises that the first Women’s Institute was formed in Scotland in Longniddry, East Lothian, in 1917, and that there are 500 groups currently across Scotland, and wishes Tarfside Scottish Women's Rural Institute many more years of learning, fun and friendship.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Sharon Dowey, Jackie Dunbar, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Audrey Nicoll, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Brian Whittle