SWRI Argyll Federation

FEDERATION SHOW The highlight of the year is our Federation Show. Members come from all over the county to enjoy the display of work and catch up with friends and acquaintances. The show is held at three different venues, in rotation, - Oban, Campbeltown and Dunoon. There are competitions for groups of members and also individuals. A huge range of interests are catered for including craftwork, needlework, baking, preserves, flower arranging, art, photography and literature. Members obviously get a lot of pleasure from the things that they make, as the show is always well supported.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Once a year, at Inveraray, members from all over Argyll gather for the AGM. Once again it is an opportunity to see kent faces and catch up with friends that you don't see regularly. After business in the morning there is a break for lunch. In the afternoon we have a demonstration or speaker. The afternoon ends with a lovely Rural tea.

CLASSES Argyll members are very enthusiastic and enjoy a huge range of classes organised by Federation. Some recent classes included silk painting, glass painting, stumpwork, beadwork, paper craft, watercolour, embossing, gold work, lace making and Shisha work. Classes are already being organised for next session. I sometimes wonder how we fit it all in!

DEMONSTRATIONS As if the classes are not enough, we also have demonstrations in both Housewives and Handcrafts. Our most recent demonstration was in pastry making, held at two venues. The aromas that filled the hall were mouth-watering, and the demonstration enjoyed by all.

PROFICIENCY TESTS If you want to improve your skills you can have a go at our proficiency tests. The tests cover many subjects and are held regularly - a great learning experience!

SPORTS AND DRAMA Argyll members enjoy competing annually at golf, bowling, curling and drama. The members who participate in these activities are very enthusiastic and would be delighted to welcome new faces.

OUTINGS A coach is organised to Edinburgh for the National Conference, and the following year to the venue for the Housewives and Handcrafts Conference. These Conferences occur every three years and are an opportunity to meet members from all over Scotland.

FUN AND COMPANIONSHIP Share in the fun and companionship of the Rural. Come and join us - we love to meet new people and make new friends - you don't have to enter competitions - just join in the fun!

Argyll Federation Groups & Institutes are:
COWAL GROUP
ARDENTINNY - 2nd Tuesday - Village Hall, Ardentinny - September to May
INELLAN - 2nd Wednesday - Village Hall Inellan - September to May
LOCHGOILHEAD - 2nd Wednesday - Village Hall, Lochgoilhead - September to April
MILLHOUSE - 2nd Thursday - Millhouse Hall, Millhouse - October to May
SANDBANK - Last Tuesday - Village Hall, Sandbank - October to May
STRACHUR - 3rd Wednesday - Village Hall, Strachur - September to May
STRONE - 3rd Wednesday - Highgate Hall - October to April
TIGHNABRUAICH - 3rd Thursday - The Square - October to May

KINTYRE GROUP
BELLOCHANTUY - 2ND Tuesday - Glenbarr Hall, Glenbarr - September to April
CAMPBELTOWN - 2nd Tuesday - Community Centre, Campbeltown - September to May
CLACHAN - 2nd Wednesday - Village Hall, Clachan - September to April
LARGIESIDE - 3rd Thursday - Tayinloan Hall, Tayinloan - September to April
SOUTHEND - 1st Monday - Village Hall, Southend - October to May
STEWARTON - 1st Wednesday - Village Hall, Stewarton - October to May
WHITEHOUSE - Last Wednesday - Village Hall, Whitehouse - September to May

LORN GROUP
GLENORCHY - 4th Wednesday - New Church Hall, Glenorchy - September to April
KILBRANDON - 1st Tuesday - Easdale Small Hall, Easdale - September to May
KILCHRENAN - 2nd Wednesday - Village Hall, Kilchrenan - October to May
KILMORE & DISTRICT - 2nd Wednesday - Kilmore Hall, Kilmore - September to May
LOCHAWE - 2nd Wednesday - Village Hall, Lochawe - September to April
OBAN - Last Tuesday - Guide Hall, Soroba Rd. Oban - September to May
TAYNUILT - 2nd Wednesday - Village Hall, Taynuilt - September to May

MID ARGYLL GROUP
FORD - 1st Tuesday - Village Hall, Ford - September to May
KILMICHAEL GLASSARY - 2nd Tuesday - Lachlan Miller Hall, Kilmichael Glassary - September to May
LOCHGILPHEAD - 3rd Tuesday - Community Centre, Lochgilphead - September to April
MINARD - 3rd Thursday - Village Hall, Minard - September to May
ORMSARY & KILBERRY - Last Thursday - Village Hall, Ormsary - September to May
TARBERT - 2nd Monday - Church Hall, Tarbert - October to May

NORTH LORN GROUP
APPIN - 3rd Thursday - Appin Hall, Appin - September to May
BENDERLOCH & DISTRICT - 1st Monday - Victory Hall, Benderloch - September to April
CONNEL - 3rd Wednesday - Connel Village Hall, Connel - September to April

Each group has a wide and varied programme - here are some examples:
TALKS : Photography, Local Tourist Board, Gardening, Painting, McMillan Nurses, Know Your Camera, Area Archivist, Willow Clinic, The Night Sky.

DEMONSTRATIONS : Party Food, Basic Cookery, Salt Dough, Cake Decorating, Starters & Sweets, Cold Sweets, Girdle Baking, Tesco, Felt Making, Embroidery, Gift Wrapping, Yoga, Stamping & Embossing, Bead Work, Confectionary.

SLIDE SHOWS : Sahara Walk, Trips to Peru, India, America, Wild Life, Wild Flowers, Scottish Natural Heritage

DANCING : Country Dancing, Line Dancing, Belly Dancing, Aerobics

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