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SCOTTISH WOMEN'S RURAL INSTITUTE
(Peathill Branch)

Name of Chairperson: Mrs. Ann Higgins (President)

Contact, Judith Taylor (secretary), 23 Bruckley Street, Rosehearty
Telephone: 01346 571451

Meeting Times: 7.00pm Every third Tuesday of the month (September to May)
in Fordyce Street Hall, Rosehearty

Description of What Organisation Does:
Meet once a month and invite a guest speaker on a variety of topics,
have a demonstration of a visiting institute, individual, or group.

Aims: We don't just "bake cakes"!!

Although our association is world renowned for members' skills in all kinds of cookery, baking and crafts. We discuss modern issues which cover local, regional and national areas and are able to vote on these at our national conference each year.
Peathill Institute was formed in 1929 and actually met at Peathill for many years.
Two years ago we celebrated our 75th birthday with a party at the Bay Hotel, Rosehearty.
We support many activities such as sport, crafts, bowling, golf, drama, debating and public speaking.
We can even teach you how to build a “Dry-stane dyke if that’s what you want to do.
New members will be made most welcome and more information can be obtained from the secretary on 01346 571451 or 01346 515624.

Added on the 22nd March 2007

The Banff and Buchan Group held it's Annual Show at Strichen on the 17th March 2007.
Peathill gained some very good marks in the group section and won two second prizes in the open sections.
Three cheers for Peathill!!

Added on the 19th August 2009

Following a very enjoyable and interesting 2008-2009 session, we are looking forward to our regular monthly meetings starting again on Tuesday the 15th September in the Fordyce Street Hall in Rosehearty. Our very varied programme for the coming session will include speakers on local history, the Fraserburgh RNLI, knitting and even a talk from someone who has explored the Antarctic! There will also be slideshows and films to accompany these items. There will also be entertainment by other visiting institutes, a Christmas Dinner and a Burns Supper in January. Various competitions will be held throughout the session covering many interests. For a schedule and further information, contact the Secretary on 01346 571451.