Orange the World
The origins of Orange the World is described on the News page for District 1 above. Club President Trish Douglas has been the driving force for Inner Wheel to promote the OTW campaign to stop violence against women and Girls. Trish is a member of the Montrose Club and is 2nd Vice District Chairman. Not only is Trish back onto the District 1 Committee but Trish is a Past President of International Inner Wheel and Past President of Association of Inner Wheel Clubs in GB & I. With a presentation to the House of Lords in November (see story on News page) Trish brought together Association Committee members and members of London Clubs. At a local level Trish’s Club have held orange events and fundraised for Women’s Aid.
Where do we meet?
Montrose Inner Wheel is part of Inner Wheel District 1, and we meet at the George Hotel, 22 George Street, Montrose DD10 8EW. Meetings are held at 6.30 pm for 6.45pm on the second Thursday of the month. No formal meetings are held in July & August but coffee mornings, walks, fundraising and social events continue throughout the year.
Our Club
Montrose Inner Wheel was chartered in 1975 – so will celebrate a 50th Anniversary in 2025. We currently have 36 members. As well as the monthly meetings members enjoy coffee mornings, knitting, regular walks and outings as well as fundraising for local and international projects.
Committee Members
President – Trish Douglas
Vice President – Margaret Darling
Secretary – Jennifer Garnes
Treasurer – Anne Gibney
International – Hazel Shepherd
Club Correspondent – Lorna Smith
Membership & Development – Helen Griffith
Our Town
Montrose is known for having the widest High Street in Scotland. The town has a beautiful view of a tidal lagoon, Montrose Basin. It has an important commercial port for the oil and gas industry. Between the High Street and the beach, there is a lovely area known as the Mid Links with a mile of parks. There are also the golf courses, the main one being the 1562 Golf Links. Beyond the courses lies the magnificent beach which attracts swimmers, families and dog walkers.
District Chairman’s visit
District Chairman Jean visited Montrose Club on 14th November and was welcomed by President Helen Griffith. Trish Douglas, past International IW President was present and Lynda Taylor from Montrose Club will be the incoming District Chairman in July.
Walks
Regular walks are held especially during the summer months – in June this was followed by a meal at the Park Hotel. In Autumn (above) Winnie Feeley, Sheila Lees and Carol Pert. Below walkers were surprised to see a Scottish Air Ambulance land nearby. Happy photo but hope the person was air lifted safely. Then to end the year a winter walk with Anne, Sheena, Georgina, Helen and Winnie. The view is the Montrose Basin.
Book Bus
A large collection was made of books for the International Service Project – Book Bus. Photo shhows all of our ddonations filling Muriel’s car !
Club President
Montrose Inner Wheel
President 2025-26
Trish Douglas
Christmas at The George Hotel
Carol Singing at Dorward House
Montrose Golden Girls
On Sunday 25th August District Chairman Jean presented Certificates of Appreciation to two of our Golden Girls – Kate Hogg and Pam Cranswick of the Montrose Club. Both ladies are much loved senior members of the club having both served twice as President – Kate being the founder President . All present were delighted to celebrate their joint service of over 100 years! The presentation took place at the George Hotel where the club were holding their President’s Afternoon Tea – their traditional start to the new Inner Wheel year to welcome new club President Helen Griffith – a happy relaxed afternoon.
Centenary Celebration & 72nd Rally – Carnoustie
Inner Wheel Day
Members from our 3 neighbiouring clubs were invited to join us for an Afternoon Tea to celebrate the Centenary, on IW Day. A very happy occasion. At exactly 2.30pm musicians from Montrose Acedemy struck up “Happy Birthday”. Lots of memories, an excellent spread & a fun quiz kept everyone entertained.
Founder Chairman Kate Hogg is invited to cut the cake – Kate is one of the “Golden Girls” in District 1
Collage of the day
Contact
For more information on Montrose Inner Wheel or any of the clubs in District 1 please contact
District Chairman 2025-26
Lynda Taylor from the Montrose Club is the District Chairman for 2025-26. Lynda will be visiting all 17 Clubs in District 1 during her year, attending special events and holding a District 1 Rally in Montrose on 29th May 2026. One of the many jobs for a District Chairman is to chair all the District Committees during her year starting with an Assembly in August, Zoom meeting in November, Committee meeting in March and June followed by an AGM. And there are Executive Committees to chair. Most of all Lynda is looking forward to travelling around the District which is an extremely large geographical area in Scotland and meet members in their home Club. Best wishes Lynda for your year.
Congratulations to Trish!
Trish Douglas had an amazing year as International Inner Wheel President for 2023-24. Here are a few highlights of the IIW Convention in Manchester.
100 for 100
Bags of 100 bulbs were donated to various schools and community projects
100 Squares Lucky Draw
100 Christmas stockings
Donation of £100 to Community Trust to help to serve meals
Well done Sandra – 100 lengths at the Swimathon to raise funds for MND
A wonderful blanket made of 100 squares – given to someone on her 100th birthday!
Coffee mornings
A special coffee morning was held and promoted using the Association Toolkit (see poster above). Proceeds of the coffee morning were going to the local Defibrulator project.