Where do we meet?
Banff Inner Wheel is part of Inner Wheel District 1, and we meet at: Banff Springs Hotel, Golden Knowes Road, Banff. AB45 2JE. Meetings are held at 7.30pm on the last Monday of every month. No formal meetings are held in July & August but coffee mornings, social and fundraising activities continue throughout the year.
Our Club
Banff Inner wheel was chartered in 1959. We currently have 20 members. As well as the monthly meetings members enjoy regular coffee mornings, walks and outings as well as fundraising for local and international projects.
Our Area
Stunning view of Banff
Banff is an attractive seaside town, population around 4000, built between the mouth of the River Deveron and the beautiful sandy beach of Inverboyndie Bay. It was originally a port but now the picturesque harbour is used for pleasure craft. Banff has many interesting historic buildings, particularly Duff House built by William Adam in 1740. Many keen golfers come to play at Duff House Royal, a pristine course developed in the surrounding grounds.
Our members also come from the fishing town of MacDuff, Turriff (famous for the Turra Cow) and the village of Portsoy, which has a renowned boat festival in the summer and was recently used for filming Peeky Blinders!
Blytheswood Boxes
The club has also been busy filling boxes for Blytheswood – pic. below is of them being delivered to the depot.
Club President
President of Banff Inner Wheel
2024-25
Teresa Ruparelia
Committee Members
President – Teresa Ruparelia
Secretary – Joyce Millar
Treasurer – Margaret Ritchie
International – Sandra Leith
Club Correspondent – Jan Foster
Membership & Development – Mary Cumming
Additional Members – Eileen Brown & Auriel Bruce
Inner Wheel Day
On January 10th we held a knitathon in the home of our President – enjoying friuendship & cakes while completing nearly 2 blankets for Ukraine
Birthday Lunch 2024
On a lovely November day, members from Inverness, Nairn, Ellon, Forfar and Aberdeen gathered for a delicious meal at the Banff Springs Hotel, Banff followed by Birthday cake. In the photo above District Chairman Jean joins President Teresa to cut the cake organised by Club member Jan Foster. The highlight of the lunch was speaker, Robert Lovie (above) who entertained ladies with stories and poems. Robert Lovie is well known in the North East of Scotland for his work at Fyvie Castle for 25 years for the National Trust for Scotland and taking over commentating Highland Games in Scotland from the great, late Robbie Shepherd.
Christmas Meeting
Members enjoyed a Christmas Meal together and most generously donated lots of food items for our local food bank – a hilarious time was had trying to fold napkins!
Fundraising for SCAA
A very successful fundraising lunch was held to raise funds for the Scottish Charity Air Ambulance . Nigel, a pilot who operates one of the fixed wing planes from Aberdeen with SCAA gave the club a talk in April. They also operate 2 helicopters. We were delighted to raise £1500 and President Teresa presented the cheque in Aberdeen at the heliport.
District Chairman’s Visit
A very happy evening was had by all when District Chairman Jean came to visit in September. Jean was pleased to meet up with PDC Mary Berstan and members of Inner Wheel Club of Banff. Jean also inducted 3 new members (Carol Howard, Jackie Kinghorn and Gwen Forbes) to the Inner Wheel Club of Banff. Looking on is Club President Teresa Ruparelia.
Members also support the local Food Bank and the donations are in the photo below.
RNLI Visit
Banff Club members enjoyed a visit to the local RNLI station in the summer. Team work helping at RNLI kitchen for refreshments.
In may a very successful Soup & Sweet Lunch was held in aid of the RNLI. Our 100 square lucky hamper draw was a big winner. £1000 was raised for this worthwhile charity
100 for 100
Well done to members of Banff Inner Wheel who have planted 100 bulbs in the Community Garden where they have already planted Centenary Roses. Great work ladies! 
Contact
For more information on Banff Inner Wheel or any of the clubs in District 1 please contact