Where do we meet?
Ellon Inner Wheel is part of Inner Wheel District 1, and we meet at the Station Hotel, Station Brae, Ellon AB41 9BD. Meetings are held at 7pm on the third Monday of the month. In November, January & February these will change to lunchtime meetings – 12 noon for 12.30pm. No formal meetings are held in July & August but coffee mornings, fundraising and social events continue throughout the year.
Our Club
Ellon is one of the youngest clubs in our District. Chartered in 1992, it celebrated its 30th Anniversary 2023. We currently have 23 members. As well as the monthly meetings members enjoy regular coffee mornings in members’ homes, knitting, a book group, regular walks and outings as well as fundraising for local and international projects.
The Ellon Club has its own Facebook page so search for ‘Inner Wheel Club of Ellon’
Our town – Ellon
Ellon is a modest country town 15 miles north east of Aberdeen. It was created a burgh of barony in the 13th century when it was the seat of the Earls of Buchan. Situated as it is in the heart of rural northern Aberdeenshire it has long been an agricultural centre with regular markets until relatively recently. With the oil boom of the latter part of the last century Ellon became a dormitory town but it never lost its sense of identity and community. In 2014 the18th century gardens surrounding the ruined 14th century Ardgith castle, right in the centre of Ellon, were gifted to the town and a group of volunteers have created a tranquil oasis for locals and wildlife in this beautiful spot, featuring amongst other things a collection of ancient yew trees which are at least 500 years old.
Gardens around the ruined Castle Ardgith in Ellon.
In the photo below you will see the one of two planter donated by the Ellon Club for the local community. These are now in place at Ellon Cemetery. The plaques highlight the Centary of Inner Wheel and that they are a gift from Ellon Inner Wheel Club.
International Day of Peace
Contact
For more information on Ellon Inner Wheel or any of the clubs in District 1 please contact
Club President
Ellon Inner Wheel Senior Acting President 2024-25
Heather Dent
The club have adopted a rotation of Presidents – with new & experienced members taking on the role each month.
Committee Members
President – in rotation
Secretary – Ann Gammack
Treasurer – Maureen McDonald
International – Doris Burgess
Club Correspondent –
Membership & Development – Alison Cowe
100 for 100
Members are busy planting bulbs by the river in the February sunshine.
Members have also produced this amazing haul of knitted goods – many hundreds!!!!
District Chairman Jean’s Visit – 21st October 2024
DC Jean visited the Ellon Club on Monday 21st October and received a very warm welcome from members . Jean was welcomed by October President Anne Hamilton and during the meeting was able to induct 2 new members – Kate Keay and Pat Warren (photo above). Also present were two further prospective members Morag Macpherson & Lyn Hewitt. The speaker at the meeting was Jonathan Cordiner co-founder of Kayleigh’s Wee Stars – a local charity which provides financial assistance to families who have a terminally ill child.
Photo above shows Joyce Dryburgh, DC Jean and President for October Anne Hamilton. Rotating Presidents each month works well for Ellon Club. Members enjoy the Club meeting in photo below.
Presentation to CHSS
Alison Cowe (President for September) presents a cheque for £50 to Ann Magarin, speaker from Chest Heart and Stroke. who gave an interesting talk.
Ellon Club knitted blankets
At the District Rally
Ellon Club members (above) travelled to Carnoustie for the D1 Centenary and District Rally. Over 100 Inner Wheel members attended on the day.
Craft Fair
In April we held a verty successful Craft Fair. While local crafters hired stalls to sell their wares – the members of the club served soup & sweet. A very busy but rewarding event.
Inner Wheel Day
