Where do we meet?
Galashiels are part of Inner Wheel District 2, we meet at:
Cafe ReCharge
Island Street
Galashiels
TD1 2BL
When do we meet?
Meetings are held at 7.00pm on the third Tuesday of every month except July and August. If you are interested in joining us, please sign up here.
About our area
At the heart of the Borders , Galashiels with a population of 12,600 lies in the narrow valley of Gala Water close to its meeting with the Tweed. The town takes its name from the “sheilings” or summer shelters, built by herdsmen for their sheep.
At Old Gala House there is a fascinating insight into the early history of the town. The 19th Century saw the wool and textile industry flourishing in Galashiels. Although it is no longer a dominant factor in the local economy , you cannot fail to see its influence around the town and at the famous Scottish Borders Campus of Heriot Watt University.
The Braw Lads Gathering an annual event in late June is a focal point in the local calendar, with its week long ceremonies commemorating the history of the town. In 1503 the lands of Ettrick Forest of which Galashiels was a part, were granted to Margaret Tudor on her marriage to James IV of Scotland – an event remembered by a colourful ceremony, mingling the Red Rose of Lancaster and the White Rose of York. One of the most picturesque highlights is the sight of several hundred horses fording the Tweed to Abbotsford House, the home of Sir Walter Scott the famous novelist and poet.
To sports enthusiasts , Galashiels synonymous with Rugby , the Gala Rugby Club has a long and proud tradition of suppling players to the full international side. Other interests are well catered for with Football , two golf courses, three bowling greens , tennis courts and swimming pool and also two public parks. In nearby Tweedbank there is also a all weather athletics track and indoor bowling club. Fishing , riding and walking can also be enjoyed locally.
The Pavilion Cinema has four screens and the Volunteer Hall in the centre of the town is the venue for the annual production for the local opera company , craft fairs ,weddings and many other events.
Also in the centre of the town the new permanent home for the Great Tapestry of Scotland is being built and will hopefully open in the spring of 2021.
With its central location and the reopening of the Waverly Line , Galashiels is an ideal base for exploring the Scottish Borders including the four medieval abbeys at Dryburgh, Kelso , Jedburgh and Melrose and many Stately Homes along our quiet country roads and rolling hills.
Club President
Susan Ramsden
I have been a member of Inner Wheel for 19 years first in District 1 as a member and President of Banff and then as a member of Ellon Club. On
moving to the Borders I transferred to Eastern
Borders as a member and also served as President. When that club disbanded I joined Galashiels. Inner Wheel has been of great benefit as I have moved home, the welcome and friendships have helped me settle in my new location.
I lived in Aberdeenshire until 2015 when I and my husband Mark took early retirement and relocated to Duns. In Aberdeenshire I was a Head Teacher of a Secondary School and when we moved to the Borders I returned to the classroom to teach Maths until I fully retired in 2022. I have a son in Aberdeenshire and a daughter in the Borders and Mark and I have the delights of 6 grandchildren ranging from 6 to 17 years. Now that I am retired I enjoy walking our Jack Russell, gardening, knitting and volunteering as part of “A Heart for Duns”. I am also District Treasurer and this year doubling as Vice Chairman. Mark and I enjoy travelling, usually on a cruise! I am looking forward to my year as Club President and to an exciting Centenary year and Convention for Inner Wheel.
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Committee Members
President – Susan Ramsden
Secretaty – Rosemary McCosh
Inner Wheel Day
Galashiels Club held a very successful Soup and Pudding Lunch to celebrate Inner Wheel Day. The Lunch was supported by the local community as well as family, friends and fellow Inner Wheelers from other Clubs.
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