CENTENARY CELEBRATION & 72nd RALLY  

A wonderful day of celebration took place at the Carnoustie Golf Hotel when 120 members of District 1 celebrated the 100th anniversary of the foundation of Inner Wheel.  District Chairman Annetta Anderson welcomed the guests – who included our Association President Anthea Tilsley, International Inner Wheel President Trish Douglas, Lord Lieutenant of Angus, Pat Sawers, representatives from Rotary and 4 visiting District Chairmen.  The birthhday cake was cut by Annetta & Anthea.  Music was provided by the Carnoustie Traditionals led by Annetta’s husband Stuart.  Special music, a poem & a song were written & performed on the occasion. A tribute was paid to our founder, Margaretta Golding by Dundee member, Gloria Burns. Rally Convenor Susan Oliphant and her team had done a magniificent job with beautiful table decorations and a programme to mark this special birthday.  A special centenary song and a poem were performed by Wendy Spence and Margaret Farquarson of the Dunfermline Club (See photos).   Greetings were given by District Chairmen of Districts – 2, 23, 3, & 16. Chief Steward for the day was Fiona Mapp from the Kinross & District Club and table hostesses had been drawn from around the District .  Flowers were presented to our District Secretary Glady Johnson and to Rally Convenor Susan Oliphant.