Where do we meet?
Pitlochry Inner Wheel is part of Inner Wheel District 1, and we meet at the Pitlochry Hydro Hotel, Knockard Road, Pitlochry. PH16 5JH. Meetings are held at 7pm on the fourth Thursday of the month. No formal meetings are held in July & August, but coffee mornings, fundraising and social events continue throughout the year.
Our Club
Pitlochry is one of the youngest clubs in our District. Chartered in 1993, we will celebrate our 30th Anniversary in 2023. We currently have 19 members.
As well as the monthly meetings members enjoy monthly coffee mornings in members’ homes, scrabble evenings, a book group, knitting and crafting, regular walks and outings as well as fundraising for local and international projects. A monthly newsletter called “The Spoke” is sent out to members and we have our own Facebook page –
Inner Wheel Club of Pitlochry | Facebook
Our Town – Pitlochry
Pitlochry (Baile Chloichridh in Gaelic) lies in the heart of Scotland on the banks of the River Tummel and surrounded by the mountains and glens of Highland Perthshire. Tourism is a mainstay for the town with something for everyone from gentle strolls to hill walks, fishing, two distilleries, and the Pitlochry Festival Theatre. Events happen all year including the last Highland Games of the season and a Ne’er Day Steet Party.
Congratulations to Sandra Cairncross of the Pitlochry Club who has had this beautiful photo published in the BBC’s weekly gallery of photos of Scotland! Well done, Sandra – fabulous photo 
Inner Wheel Day
Members came together for lunch bringing donations for the food bank. Later President Irina and VP Margaret delivered their donations to the food bank
Craft Sales
We regularly run craft stalls in the town.Pics show members preparing for one in November and then the annual sale at Christmas – all to raise funds for our chosen charities.
Club President
Pitlochry Inner Wheel President
2024-25
Margaret Hamilton
Committee Members
Vice President –
Secretary – Irina Alexander
Treasurer – Jan Conacher
International – Betty Stark
Club Correspondent – Sandra Cairncross
Membership & Development – Irina Alexander
Immediate Past President – Irina Alexander
30th Birthday
The highlight of the year for the club was our November Birthday Meeting – celebrating 30 years as a club. A happy evening of fun & friendship was enjoyed by all in the compoany of District Chairman Annetta.
Informal Supper
An informal supper for members was hosted by President Irina in September
Pitlochry Highland Games
The annual Pitlochry Highland Games was held on Saturday 13th September. The stall raised awareness for Inner Wheel Club of Pitlochry and raising funds for RNLI and local charities.
District Chairman visits Pitlochry Club
District Chairman Jean visited the Pitlochry Club in September and enjoyed meeting President Margaret Hamilton (top photo) and all the members of the Club (a few in photo above). The scenery on the drive was full of Autumn colours and beautiful. The meal at the Pitlochry Hydro Hotel was excellent. Jean was informed that members have already started fundraising efforts at the Highland Games (see photo) and have plans for a Quiz Night.
Our Projects
Recently we were joined by representatives from Social Flock pictured here with President Irina. They told us about their project to provide warm clothing and school uniforms to families in need in the local community. This is one of the charities which we are supporting this year and members wil be collecting items as part of the 100 for 100 Challenge.
A group of members have been looking after the Highland Jewel – a small flowerbed of native plants, with a stone wall and seat – opposite the entrance to the Atholl Palace. This has been a great oportunity for outdoor exercise but also to publicuse the work of Inner Wheel. The garden has been admired by locals ans tourists alike.
Our Spring Quiz is launched ! 30 questions to get you thinking and to help us raise money for local charities. The sheets are available from The Caravan Site, McNaughtons, Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Pitlochry Hardware, and Homeware, Coorie in the Corner and Inner Wheel members
Events in April
April is turning out to be a very busy month for the club! We have just held a very enjoyable afternoon tea in the Tryst. This was to raise fund for Social Flock one the charities we supporting this year. Then later in the month we will enjoy the company of members from all over District 1 at our Annual Open Meeting. Pic below – of last year’s event.
Records – Year Books
We still keep up the tradition of making a year book of the club’s activities – these are kept for posterity and a copy given to the outgoing President of her year.
Contact
For more information on Pitlochry Inner Wheel or any of the clubs in District 1 please contact
innerwheeldistrict1@outlook.com