Our Stirling Club was chartered in 1948 and will celebrate our 75th anniversary in 2023. We currently have 40 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.

Stirling In Scotland is known as the ‘ Gateway to the Highlands’.  It is the smallest of Scotland’s Cities but also one of the most stunning and picturesque.
Enter the heady world of Scotland’s Renaissance Kings and Queens and discover the fascinating history of the city.  Stirling Castle is located on a craggy volcanic rock, at the highest point of the Abbey Craig outcrop, here the National Wallace Monument stands 91.44 meters above sea level. It’s total height is a 67 meters on the shoulder of the Abbey Craig. 246 steps takes you to the top where you will be rewarded with a most fantastic view over Wallace’s famous battle at Stirling Bridge.  The University of Stirling is ranked top 40 in the UK. The campus is situated on a magnificent 330-acre estate, Centred around a large loch and 18th -century Airthrey Castle. All facilities are a short walk from each other.  Scotlands only Safari park is on Stirlingshire’s Blairdrummond Estate.  All in all a very lovely place to live…

Nanette Thomson (1st Vice Chairman) hosted an Orange the World coffee morning at her house to start off the campaign to end violence against women and girls. Here are a few photos of the coffee morning and donations collected for Women’s Aid. A representative of Women’s Aid collected all the bags to distribute to women. The flyer below highlights the Stirling Club’s orange stones scattered around Doune Ponds. Each stone has a message.

We held our Xmas meal at the Birds & Bees. This month’s speaker was Kirsty Mair – Women in Farming – pictured with President Jen. A new member – Lottie McKie – was inducted and warmly welcomed by all to the club.

Members took part in the local Walking of the Marches around Stirling.   Judy, Jen & Sally enjoyed inspecting the regalia & taking part – putting Inner Wheel out there at a public event.    

District Chairman Jean Hale presenting Mary Scobie with her certificate for over 50 years service to Inner Wheel.  Congratultiona Mary – one of our Golden Girls!  

Members visited Cambusbarron primary school to plant a flowering Cherry Tree.  This was planted in memory of our Past President Judith Vaughn- Sharp – in the gardens of her  grandson Finlay’s primary school.  It was a lovely moment in memory of  Judith who  contributed so much to our Stirling Inner Wheel.

President Jen McCrea welcomed District Chairman Lynda Taylor, members of the District Executive, visitors from many neighbouring clubs and fellow Stirling members to their 77th Birthday Tea. A total of 52 were in attendance to enjoy a very interesting presentation by Paul Nelson from Dunblane Development Trust. A delicious afternoon tea followed. The event was held at Stirling Rugby Club – a new venue for the club. Birthday cake and raffles finished off an excellent afternoon of friendship – enjoyed by all.

At their January meeting  the members brought in an amazing quantity of shoes, boots, trainers etc which are to be donated to the local Chest, Heart and Stroke Charity shop. This is their act of service for Inner Wheel Day . Well done ladies for taking a ‘Step up and leading by Example’. President Jen with a small sample of the items donated.   Jen is also pictured with their speaker who comes from Iran but who is also a member of Bridge of Allan Rotary Club.  

A fantastic fashion show helped raise £2,500 for two charities – Camphill Blair Drummond and My name5Dodie – MND. The former is President Susan’s charity this year and the latter is past president Teresa’s. Many congratulations.

Past District Chairman Marjorie Duncan (below) attended Convention then hosted Lois (below), a member from Uganda who travelled up to Stirling by train with many of the District 1 delegates. Since this photo Lois has been installed as the 1st District Chairman of the 1st new District in our new century. Their District number is 900. Lois was presented with her chain of office by IIW President Mumta during her visit to Uganda.

The Margarette Golding Award is presented to an Inner Wheel member for highly commendable personal service. Lesley Niven (Stirling) received her award in 2023 for all her commitments to Inner Wheel and to other organisations.  Congratulations. 

District ISC Nanette & Stirling ISO Jessie load up the Book Bus in Stirling with District’s donation to the Book Bus project – all bound for Blackpool Conference