About District 23
District 23 is one of the three Scottish districts. It lies to the west of Scotland and stretches from Oban in the north to Stranraer in the south. It is almost a crescent shaped area.
At present we have 14 clubs with a membership of around 240. Of the clubs, 6 are either seaside towns or very close to the sea. Oban is the port for ferries to some of the best known Scottish islands while Stranraer is very close to the ferry terminus for Belfast and Larne. The district is a mix of those who live close to Glasgow and those in more rural areas.
Who we are
What is our aim
Our District Meetings are held in Glasgow which is easily accessible from most Up until 1972, there were only 2 districts in Scotland. District 2 was at that time becoming much too large so the decision was taken to spilt into 2 districts with District 23 being situated to the west of what is now the M74. Over the years clubs have disbanded for various reasons but District 23 continues to work hard for charity and has kept together during the last few difficult years.
Events such as our District Rally are held in different venues. The Rally this year is to be held in the Trades Hall Glasgow on Monday May 20th 2024
Clubs meet once a month for the formal meetings but many other informal get-togethers take place in between. Some clubs continue to meet in the evening while a number have recently opted for afternoon meetings. Clubs do not meet during July and August but resume in early September.
In 2022 we celebrated linking with District 88 in Germany with an exchange of gifts and Friendship certificates. Close contact continues and we hope to visit the 2025 in celebration of their year of culture.
District 23 aims to celebrate and promote the work of Inner Wheel and its many activities that through our friendship touches the lives of many locally and internationally. It is hoped to “Shine a Light” on the work we do and on those who go above and beyond in their efforts to help and support others.
The challenge this year, (100 Ways to make a Difference) is for us to raise our efforts in celebration of Inner Wheel’s 100th birthday which was started in Manchester in 1924 by Margarette Golding indeed we have a commemorative rose which was launched at the Chelsea Flower Show this year in her honour.
ASSOCIATION AND DISTRICT CHARITIES 2023/24
Each of the 29 Districts and their clubs supports many charities. This is encapsulated in a variety of activities. Volunteering, providing a service to the local community, fundraising and providing knitting/sewing articles which give peace, comfort or enhance a person’s quality of life.
Working alongside other organisations, Inner Wheel members aim to Empower Women, Children and their families and improve their opportunities to access Health and Education. As an international organisation the core values are shared the world over. In particular this year, the Charities suggested are those which support Women and Mental health.
Each year the Association President selects a national charity which is important to her. Association President Anthea Tilsley supports BEAT.
Our District has 5 District Chairmen who look forward to strengthen our membership and promote Inner Wheel. There is no District charity however we support the 100 for 100 activities in celebration of Inner Wheel, 100 years as an organisation.
International charities are not forgotten – Book Bus Appeal, Hope and Homes. Hamlin Fistula, Mary’s Meals
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This year the District Chair is shared by five of our Past District Chairman Margaret Davidson, Caroline Berwick, Anne Morton, Joann Allan and Dorothy Cree. We do not have a District Charity however the common goal is to Shine a Light on the work and service Inner Wheel members are involved.
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District Chairmen, Margaret Davidson, Caroline Berwick, Anne Morton, Joann Allan and Dorothy Cree
The District 23 Year
This year our District is celebrating 100th Anniversary of Inner Wheel. The Clubs within our District have planned individual ways to do this with many deciding to raise our public profile and raise awareness of our organisation.
Inner Wheel is all about Friendship and our main aim is to enable and provide Service within our own communities and internationally and in so doing strengthen existing friendships and promote international understanding.
This year many of the clubs are taking up the challenge 100 for 100. The activities planned and executed so far have raised funds for charities here and abroad also service to the community. Fund raising through Coral singing, Collecting items for Food Banks, much needed Underwear to be transported to Africa and Uk,, Gifts for children at Christmas and Knitted Teddies the sale of which supports children at home and abroad.
A few ladies are also joining in friendship at the Centenary Lunch in London in April this year and of course attending The Manchester International Inner Wheel Convention. Manchester is where Inner Wheel was established in 1924 by a lady called Margarette Golding. Over the last 100 years Inner Wheel has grown to 4000 clubs in over 100 countries – However there is always room for more and any woman over the age of 18years is made most welcome so please get in touch and learn more about us.
Contact details iwsecretary.d23@gmail.com
Above is the Photo of Association President Karen Davis, District Chairman and members of Inner Wheel Club of Kilmarnock at the District 23 Rally in Gales Hotel Irvine May 2023.
District 23 Officers
District Chairman: Margaret Davison, Caroline Berwick, Anne Morton, Joann Allan and Dorothy Cree
Secretary: Dorothy Cree
Treasurer: Anne Morton
Member of Council: Margaret Davidson
International Service: Jessie Murray
Editor: Joann Allan
Membership and Development:: Morag McKinnon
Past District Chairman: Caroline Berwick
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District 23 Events
Meeting | Time/Date | Place |
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District Committee Meeting 3 | 11 AM 07/03/24 | Renfield St Stephen's Centre, 260 Bath Street |
District Committee Meeting 4 +AGM | 11 AM 01/06/24 | Renfield St Stephen's Centre, 260 Bath Street |
District Rally | 10.00 for 10.30am 20/05/2024 Coffee available from 10.30am | Trades Hall, 85 Glassford Street |
Current Clubs
Alloway
Ayr
Cambuslang
Campbeltown
Dumbarton
Dunoon
Kilmarnock and Loudoun
Kirkintilloch
Newton Stewart
Oban
Newton Stewart
Renfrew and Govan
Rutherglen
Stranraer
(1979) ALLOWAY
(1965) AYR
(1970) CAMBUSLANG
(1980) CAMPBELTOWN
(1962) DUMBARTON
(1990) DUNOON
(1977) KILMARNOCK
(1988) KIRKINTILLOCH
(1980) LOUDOUN
(1968) NEWTON STEWART
(1950) OBAN
(1953) RENFREW & GOVAN
(1961) RUTHERGLEN
(1954) STRANRAER
District 23 latest news
International Inner Wheel 19th Convention – Celebrating 100 years in 2024
International Inner Wheel 19th Convention is coming to Manchester. Come and celebrate 100 years of Inner Wheel - Friendship and Service “Dear Inner Wheel Friends, it is with great pleasure that I am able to offer you the possibility of joining together at...