SWI Angus Federation

The Show schedule and clarifications for 2027 are on the website.
Just for ease I've tried to put the clarifications on here! Click on each sheet.

Some October dates for your diaries....a busy month!
The first H&H meeting of the new season is on Sat Oct 3rd with a demo of fabric brooch making by Linda Retson.
Sat. 24th is our annual Ruralympics at Websters in Kirriemuir.
Quiz night, held in the Reid Hall, Forfar is on Oct 26th.
Details of how to enter should be with your secretaries now.
If you're not much of a quizzer but like being involved we are looking for some volunteers to help with teas on the night!
So whether you enjoy crafting, sports, quizzing or are a dab hand at pouring tea there's something to get involved in for everyone.

Almost September and many of our institutes will be meeting after a summer break.
There are a couple of new faces who have volunteered to join as Federation office bearers.
Lynn Slater from Letham and District, is our new Vice Chair and Kristine Tunstall joined us a few months ago as Treasurer.
Welcome to them both!

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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/

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Help shape the future through research 🔬

At SWI, we aim to support learning across all ages. By supporting research projects led by university students and researchers, our members can play an important part in creating knowledge that benefits future generations. It's a wonderful example of intergenerational working and as easy as just sharing your experiences and opinions today to help inform tomorrow's research, policy and support.

We've been asked to share two research projects from students at University of Glasgow, and if you're eligible, we'd encourage you to consider taking part.

How do you view ageing? 🧠
Trainee Clinical Psychologist, Heather Archer, is exploring how people's perceptions of ageing relate to their wellbeing, with the aim of improving understanding and support for older adults.

Who can take part?
✔️ Aged 60 or over
✔️ Living in the UK
✔️ Able to complete the survey independently

(Takes around 15–20 minutes)

👉 Take part here: https://uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9XEceradkDzfhJA

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Public attitudes to sentencing in Scotland ⚖️
MSc student, Louis Kennedy, is researching public views on sentencing in Scotland, including the possible introduction of suspended sentences. Women are currently underrepresented in the research, so the study is particularly keen to hear from women of all ages and backgrounds.

Who can take part?
✔️ Aged 18 or over
✔️ Living in Scotland

(Takes around 10–15 minutes and is completely anonymous)

👉 Take part here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RYTN2MM

Thank you to everyone who is able to support these projects. By sharing your voice and experiences, you're helping to build evidence that could make a real difference for future generations.

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Please share: As part of the Membership Experience Survey, members' let us know they'd like a more accessible way to find the answers to their questions!

Introducing a new Member FAQs page, with questions shaped directly from regular member queries, this will be regularly updated with more common queries, so it's a great resource to check regularly.

Explore the new page: https://www.theswi.org.uk/faq/

Anyone bound for the Highland Show?

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Winner of the Lundie Gavel for the institute with the most new members this year was awarded to Cortachy SWI

The National Spoken Word Competition was hosted by Angus Federation this year. Teams from all over Scotland took part.
Our home teams, Letham and District/Menmuir and Kingsmuir were not national winners this time but did us proud.

The combined team from Letham and District and Menmuir were awarded the Mary Helen Winsor Trophy, having achieved the most points for the Angus teams. Well done to everyone who took part.

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Members' Gathering 2026 - Competitions & Exhibitions | Scottish Women's Institutes (SWI) Discover the competitions and exhibitions at this year’s Members' Gathering, showcasing outstanding work and creative talent.