About District 4
Inner Wheel is an international service organisation for women, open to all who share its aims and ideals. Inner Wheel was founded in Manchester by Mrs Margarette Golding in 1924. District 4 is one of 29 Districts in the UK & Ireland and has 24 clubs covering West & North Yorkshire. Inner Wheel is one of the largest women’s voluntary service organisations in the world with members in 104 countries with a worldwide membership of 108,641.
Members enjoy trips to the coast, Country Houses, raising money in imaginative ways e.g Sky Dive, Charity Walks, Bake Off, Wine Evenings and much more.
Inner Wheel is where dedicated women share their friendship, passion for community service and take action to make lives better.
Centenary Lunch in Manchester
Inner Wheel Club of Manchester 100 years Celebration Lunch.
St. Anne’s Church, Manchester
Centenary Cake
From left to right, D4 Member of Council Edith Davison, IIW Board Director and member of York Vikings Ann Acaster and D4 Chairman Christine Hines
Some members of Ripon Rowels with the Club’s donation of 100 items to the local Salvation Army Foodbank. 100 for 100 (100 items for our 100th birthday year!)
Ripon Rowels Club held their annual International Meeting at Hazel House in Ripon. After a delicious supper, the Club members and Guests were treated to an entertaining and informative talk from Andy Dennis (Harrogate Hospital Intensive Care nurse) on his work with MSF (Medecins Sans Frontieres) and his various fundraising activities which included a cycle ride across America and another year from Amsterdam to Gibralter (2,000 miles and called ‘Ride to the Rock’!). Well done, Andy, for all your efforts both physical and monetary and it’s hoped Rowels small contribution will go some way to help this very worthwhile cause.
100 for 100
Ripon Club’s 100 squares blanket
MOC Edith Davison presents Chairman Christine Hines with Shine a Light Certificate from Association President Anthea for completing the 100 for 100 at March District Meeting.
The Zikomo Trust supports orphans, vulnerable children and the elderly in Malawi. Through education, healthcare and community support we aim to offer them a brighter future.
Our aim is to raise awareness of the problems faceing malawi and to assist in the eareas of education, poverty and healthcare.
From our office base at Chorley, UK we work with Churches and trusted Christian partners across the world and in the UK to relieve suffering through practical aid such as food, clothing, medical supplies and shoebox gifts.
Our dedicated staff and volunteers in Eastern Europe, West Africa and India also share Christ’s love with people in need through a wide range of ministries. These include schools, children’s homes, prison ministry, rehab centres, Bible college, evangelism, healthcare, Christian holidays and clubs for children and training courses such as tailoring projects. We have a network of Charity shops in the UK which help to fund our life changing work.
What does the charity do?
- We recycle your donated personal, educational, vocational and first aid items.
- Goods are sold in our charity shop to raise essential funds; items requested by groups in Africa are sorted and packed ready to send; the rest are recycled.
- We support small scale, sustainable self-help projects with known organisations.
How are we different from other charities?
- Every penny you give goes directly towards sending goods to Africa.
- We are run entirely by volunteers both in the UK & Africa. No salaries or fees are paid.
- Goods are shared amongst those with the greatest need, regardless of faith, religion, social status, ethnicity or gender by local organisers of proven ability and trust. Read about our work in our projects page
New member to Ripon Rowels Leyla Kenber (left) was inducted into the club by Chairman Christine Hines at a recent joint meeting between Ripon and Ripon Rowels clubs.
Jennifer Angus, our International Chairman, handing over a cheque for £300 to Carol Cook, Chairman of Parkinsons UK Leeds Branch. The money was from the Zip Wire Challenge.
Charity Fundraiser
Inner Wheel Club of Aireborough Afternoon Tea
The Afternoon Tea on the 16th March was a sellout. The Club and guests were entertained by Andy Lloyd from Island Truffles and Treats and his team, who prepared the delicious afternoon tea. Andy demonstrated how to make truffles and later entertained everyone with a musical extravaganza. All in the room enjoyed a good sing song. Members of the Whiteknights Blood Bikes attended too and gave a short introduction of the wonderful service Blood Bike volunteers offer. Due to the generosity of attendees £633 was raised and donated to this special organisation. Well done all and special thanks to President Anne for organising this wonderful event. Thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended.
North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre
This charity is our Chairman Christine’s charity for the year. They provide music therapy and group music sessions both on their own premises and across the region. The centre, the Byre, provides a calm welcoming space where people can meet in a safe environment, experience the power of music and through exploration and self-expression, encourage people to achieve their own personal goals.
NYMTC works with individuals and groups. Currently they provide sessions at Springhead School in Scarborough as well as family sessions in the communities of Pickering and Malton. The Centre also has a partnership with York Downs Syndrome Support Group which provides the opportunity for young people to sing as a choir. To aid communication, Makaton sign language is used. This group have performed with Stamford Bridge Community Choir.
The Centre works across the age ranges and there are sessions for pre school children through to those in their twilight years. Music Therapy is highly beneficial to those suffering from Dementia and the centre provides sessions for care homes as well as supporting families in the community. Ideally they would like to expand the service they provide as they have seen the benefits for those who have received/attended their sessions.
We are thrilled to announce that Inner Wheel District 4 raised £1850.00 for North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre over the course of this year! Laura, their Director attended District 4’s Rally at the Pavilions, Harrogate and gave a presentation that had the audience joining in music making, which made everyone smile. A big thank you for a wonderful day and such a huge donation. Pictured are Christine Hines, District 4 Chairman and Laura accepting the cheque.
District 4 Officers
DISTRICT CHAIRMAN: Christine Hines 2023-2024
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN: Pat Mirfield
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District 4 Events
Meeting | Date | Place |
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District Rally | 16th October 2023 | 'The Pavilions' Harrogate, HG2 8NZ |
District Committee Meeting 1 | 15th November 2023 | St Chads Parish Centre, LS16 5JT |
Christmas Party | 7th December 2023 | St Chads Parish Centre LS16 5JT |
District Committee Meeting | 20th March 2024 | St Chad's Parish Centre LS16 5JT |
International Rally | 3rd June 2024 | St Chad's Parish Centre LS16 5JT |
District Meeting AGM & Handover | 24th June 2024 | St Chads Parish Centre LS16 5JT |
Current Clubs
Aireborough
Brighouse
Cleckheaton
Denby Dale
Elland
Halifax
Harrogate Brigantes
Heckmondwike
Holmfirth
Ilkley
Leeds
Normanton
Otley Chevin
Pontefract
Ripon
Ripon Rowels
Scarborough
Tadcaster & Wetherby
Wakefield
York
York Ainsty
York Vikings
Brighouse Town & District
(1958) AIREBOROUGH
(1937) BRIGHOUSE
(2022) BRIGHOUSE TOWN & DISTRICT
(1939) CLECKHEATON
(1988) DENBY DALE
(1967) ELLAND
(1934) HALIFAX
(1981) HARROGATE BRIGANTES
(1938) HECKMONDWIKE
(1939) HOLMFIRTH
(1946) ILKLEY
(1933) LEEDS
(1943) NORMANTON
(1990) OTLEY CHEVIN
(1939) PONTEFRACT
(1945) RIPON
(1991) RIPON ROWELS
(1934) SCARBOROUGH
(1959) TADCASTER & WETHERBY
(1943) WAKEFIELD
(1934) YORK
(1962) YORK AINSTY
(1978) YORK VIKINGS
District 4 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...