SWRI Inverness-shire & the Islands Federation

Inverness-shire and the Islands Federation has 28 active Institutes, or 'Rurals', each with its own programme of activities. You can find them right across the Federation from Aviemore to Stornoway in the Western Isles.

Traditionally craft work has always been important to the Rural ladies and it is still. Crafts vary from all varieties of needlecraft to woodwork. Work is done using everything from looms to computers. SWRI ladies are also famed for their cooking skills and this remains today an important interest for many members.

There are however many other activities enjoyed by Rural members. Drama, including producing plays, and public speaking, both formally and informally, are very popular with some of our members. Music, including singing in choirs and dancing, is popular. Photography and artwork are also important, filling a large section in our Federation art and craft exhibition. Each Group of Rurals also has its own rally and exhibition each year.

Most Rurals become an integral part of their community and also run such events as Christmas parties or outings for young or elderly folk. They may well become involved with local groups eg for lobbying over conservation issues. Possibly our most important activity however is socialising. Meetings provide an opportunity to get together for fun and often food! Gathering, usually once a month, members find friendship and support as well as fun and laughter in this unique organisation.

Do call - we would love to meet you. Inverness-shire and the Islands Institutes

Abernethy,Community Centre, 4th Wednesday 7.30pm
Armadale , 2nd Tuesday 7.30pm, Ardvarsar Hall
Aviemore, 3rd Wednesday 7.30pm, Aviemore Village Hall
Balloch, 2nd Wednesday 7.30pm, Balloch Hall
Boat of Garten, 3rd Monday 7.30pm, Boat of Garten Village Hall
Cradlehall, 3rd Wednesday 7.30pm, Cradlehall Primary School
Croy, 3rd Thursday 7.30pm, Croy Hall
Culcabock & District, 3rd Wednesday 7.45pm , Cul'k Drakies School
Culduthel, 1st Monday, Cul'l + Lochardil School
Dalneigh, 1st Wednesday 7.30pm, Dalneigh Community Centre
Dunvegan, 1st Tuesday 7.30pm, Atholl House Hotel
Fort Augustus, 2nd Tuesday 7.30pm, Fort Augustus Church Hall
Glengarry, 3rd Monday 7.30pm
Holm & District, 3rd Thursday 7.30pm, Holm School
Kiltarlity, 1st Wednesday 7.30pm, Kiltarlity Hall 
Kingussie , 2nd Tuesday 7.30pm, Wade Centre
Kirkhill, 1st Thursday 7.30pm, Kirkhill Community Centre
Kyleakin , 1st Wednesday 7.30pm, Village Hall
Leachkin, 2nd Thursday 7.30pm, Charleston Community Centre
Lewis, Stornoway
Lochmaddy, 1st Monday 8.00pm, School
Petty, 4th Monday 7.30pm, Church Hall
Portnalong & Dist, 3rd Tuesday 7.30pm, Skye Walker Tearoom
South Harris, 1st Tuesday 7.30pm, L'burgh School 
Tarbert, 2nd Tuesday 8.00, Community Centre
Tomatin, 1st Monday 7.30pm, Village Hall
Trotternish, 2nd Monday 7.30pm, Trotternish Community Centre

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