Cousland Village

SWRICousland Village SWRI

Come and join us at “The Rural”

The first institute in Scotland was founded in 1917 at Longniddry, East Lothian A few months later in 1918 the Rural was started in Cousland, the second institute in Midlothian.

SWRI is an expanding and progressive organisation, with much to offer women of all ages Educational talks; demonstrations and classes in handicrafts and cookery; drama and choral activities and a varied programme of curling, bowling and Scottish country dancing. There are summer schools covering various topics; this year they are being held in Shetland.

Many of our members have enjoyed holidays organised by the Rural, In the last few years Cousland members have travelled to Iceland, Spain, Finland, Holland

Meeting Times

The rural meetings are held monthly in the village hall at 7.15 pm. Membership £9. Non-members £2 per meeting.

Syllabus 2008 – 2009

October 16th 2008 :

  • Gunpowder Factory - Mrs Stevenson
  • Competition: Apple Pudding, Flower of the Month

October 21st 2008 :

  • Crochet for beginners - Mrs M Winthrop
  • Competition: Best on Night, Turnip Lantern, Flower of the Month

November 18th 2008 :

  • Coffee Evening
  • Up-helly Aa - Mrs F Hogwood
  • Bring & Buy, Raffles

December 3rd 2008 :

  • Delegates meeting
  • Tea cost, Any craft

December 9th 2008 :

  • Xmas Dinner

January 20th 2009 :

  • Scots Night
  • Own members
  • Competition: Shortbread, Flower of the month

February 17th 2009:

  • Talk on old Smeaton - Mr Irvine Morrison
  • Competition: Favourite Candle, Flower of the Month

March 17th 2009:

  • Irish Night - Linda & Jennifer
  • Competition: Potato stamping, Flower of the Month

April 15th 2009:

  • 91st Birthday party

May 21st 2009:

  • AGM
  • Pyrography - Mrs Helen Bisset
  • Competition: 2 Fingers Tablet, Flower of the Month

New Members Always Welcome

Come along to any meeting.

If anyone feels they would like to give a talk or demonstration please contact any of the committee:

  • President Mrs. A. Carnie - 0131 663 9245
  • Vice President Mrs. K. Johnstone - 0131 667 1519
  • Secretary Mrs. A. Brown - 0131 663 2262
  • Treasurer Mrs. A. Kay - 0131 660 6180
  • Magazine Secretary Mrs. E. Anderson - 0131 663 2138

    Committee
  • Assistant Secretary Mrs. B. Torry
  • Assistant Treasurer Miss L. Stewart
  • Assistant Magazine Secretary Mrs. K. Gilhooly
  • Assistant Magazine Secretary Mrs. T. Yoxall