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Inner Wheel – Who’s who?

The President of the Association of Inner Wheel Clubs in Great Britain & Ireland 2026/2027

Pat Russell

Penrith D.19

It is a privilege and an honour to be the President of the Association of Inner Wheel Clubs in Great Britain & Ireland for 2026-2027.

My name is Pat Russell, and I am a member of the Penrith Club in District 19. I am the third member from District 19 to take on this office, the first being Millicent Gaskell 1949-50, the author of ‘Home and Horizon: An Account of the History and Organisation of the Association of Inner Wheel Clubs,’ and the second being Dr. Brenda Taylor 1986-1987.

Inner Wheel is the largest Women’s Service Organisation in the World, giving service both locally and internationally.

In Great Britain & Ireland there are 28 Districts, each containing local clubs. There are details on this website of a club near to you, where you will be assured of a warm welcome, introduced to the many wonderful acts of service that we give and make new friends.

As Association President I am allowed to choose a Charity which the members are asked to support. My choice is PAPYRUS a charity helping to prevent suicide in young people. Tragically, suicide is the leading cause of death for people under the age of 35 in the UK and PAPYRUS runs Hopeline 24/7 a free helpline offering support around the clock as well as other practical, educational and advisory services.

I urge you to look at our website, where you will find examples of the many numerous activities carried out by our members, and further information on joining our wonderful organisation.

Yours in friendship

Pat

International Inner Wheel President – 2026/2027

Ingelog Wyndhamn

Here is a short presentation of my professional and personal life and of my Inner Wheel life.

I have worked as a teacher of English and French at secondary and grammar school level at adult education and later on as an assistant headmaster for fifteen years. My main duty as headmaster was to provide individual time tables for every student at their individual level.
The teacher team working with this was fantastic and our group received a national award for our achievements.

I am married and have three children and four grand-children. Besides being active in Inner Wheel I belong to Odd Fellow and I am now supreme master for the local lodge. When the children lived at home, I was a member of the Music School Parents’ group organising flea markets to get money for camps.
Before joining Inner Wheel in 2003 I had never heard of the organisation. An in-law recruited me and I quickly became an active member starting off in 2005 as club secretary and vice president and then president which I have been twice. I have been in the District as vice president, president and past president. In 2017 I was national vice president, then national president and finally national representative and RISO.

In 2022 – 2023 and 2023 – 2024 I was a Board Director in International Inner Wheel. All these different positions have been fantastically rewarding. Through them you learn about the organisation and get to know members both locally, nationally and internationally. The work
and the engagement members show and practise are amazing. Inner Wheel has given me so much joy and experience which I would love to repay as much as possible.

In friendship and service,

Ingelog