Where do we meet?
Dunfermline Inner Wheel is part of Inner Wheel District 1, and we meet at Garvock House Hotel, St John’s Drive, Dunfermline KY12 7TU. Meetings are held at 7pm on the third Thursday of the month. No formal meetings are held in July & August but coffee mornings, fundraising and social events continue throughout the year.
Our Club
Dunfermline is one of the oldest clubs in our District. Chartered in 1946 we celebrated our 75th Birthday last year. We currently have 31 members
As well as the monthly meetings members enjoy coffee mornings, knitting, regular walks and outings as well as fundraising for local and international projects.
Our City – Dunfermline
Dunfermline is now a city granted by the Queen as part of her Diamond Jubilee celebrations – quite appropriate as it has been a Royal Burgh since 1588 – granted by James VI.
We have a beautiful Abbey with the heart of Robert the Bruce buried within. Also within the Abbey is a beautiful Tiffany window recently rehoused there for all to see and admire.
We have a large park in the centre of the city – gifted to Dunfermline by one of its most famous sons Andrew Carnegie. It is called Pittencrieff Park but all the locals call it the Glen. Andrew Carnegie gave it to the town because as a boy he could only look over the wall as it was owned by a very wealthy family. There are peacocks in this park but they are allowed to roam free and sometimes you will meet one walking up the High Street.
We also have Carnegie Hall (before New York had one) Carnegie swimming baths and Library so you see he was very good to the town of his birth.
New Member
New member Jane Benson was inducted in April – welcome to Inner Wheel!
“Shining a Light”
Helping out at the Gin Festival
The club maintains a strong link with Dunfermline Rotary and there are always lots of willing helpers at at their Charity Gin Festival.
Christmas Cheer
Members enjoyed an evening of Christmas Cheer at the home of President Wendy, singing carols round the piano a visit from Santa.
Club President
Dunfermline President
2023 – 24
Wendy Spence
Committee Members
President – Wendy Spence
Vice President – Norma Condie
Secretary – Jennifer Grieve & Joan Fraser
Treasurer – Jane Sim
International – Denise Slora
Club Correspondent – Margaret Steedman
Membership & Development – Margaret Steedman
Centenary Celebratory Lunch – London
5 members travelled to London to attend the Association Celebratory Centenary Lunch in the Leonordo Royal Tower Hotel, joining with 350 other members from all over GB&I
Fundraising Afternoon Tea
The 2nd Fundraising Afternoon Tea was a great success – enjoyed by all.
Birthday Tea
The club celebrated its 77th Birthday at our October meeting with a Birthday Supper. Pictured below is President Margaret cutting the cake with our newest member, Carole Pook. A good night was had by all.
Coronation Celebration
President Margaret hosted a fabulous Coronation afternoon tea after the Coronation.
District Chairman’s Visit
The club were visited by District Chairman Annetta in November. A great evening was had by all at the Garvock House Hotel. Annetta received beautiful flowers from the President Wendy. During the evening Margaret Farquharson performed a song she had written celebrating Inner Wheel, sung to the tune of ‘Que Sara Sara’.
100 for 100
Jacky Chalmers walked 100 miles between the September & October meetings – raising £100 for Inner Wheel Charities
Jennifer Grieve has knitted 100 Bees and embroideries for the International Inner Wheel Convention in Manchester.
Rachel Grieve has produced 100 bites for the Cottage Family Christmas party.
The club collected 200 Easter Eggs to donate to Women’s Aid
Helen Doran delivering 200 books to a local charity “Better World Books”. 100 buttons & knitted squares have been collected and produced for Hamlin’s Fistula Ethiopia.
Una Gillies knitted 100 Easter Bunnies for charity and Margaret Livingstone has knitted over 100 Christmas puddings and Santa hats for Maggie’s, raising over £250 for their charity
Contact
For more information on Dunfermline Inner Wheel or any of the clubs in District 1 please contact
District 1 latest news
Well done, Auchterarder & District
WELL DONE to all our members in Auchterarder & District on the completion of so many activities recently. As well as a fabulous cake for Inner Wheel Day, President Muriel Irving has shared photos of their 100 for 100 Challenge for the food bank; their sponsored...
Happy Birthday Inverness
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Laurencekirk present Margarette Golding roses to the community
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