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Motion · S6M-13650 · 14 Jun 2024

100 Years of the Scottish Women’s Institute in Orkney

Lodged by Liam McArthur (Scottish Liberal Democrats) Standard Motion 30 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first Orkney branches of the Scottish Women’s Institute (SWI); notes that the Orkney federation held its first meetings in July 1924, with the first branches opening in Deerness, Dounby, Holm, St Ola and Stronsay; understands that the federation has now grown to encompass 14 groups across the islands, and that membership numbers are on the rise; recognises that the SWI was founded in 1917 with the aim of providing opportunities for learning, finding friends, and sharing skills, and works to connect women locally and nationally to improve their quality of life through friendship, education and fun; further recognises that the Orkney SWI continues this tradition with monthly meetups for demonstrations, workshops and speeches, as well as facilitating regular social events between members; notes with praise the community-minded approach and generosity of spirit reflected in many SWI Orkney activities, such as creating teddy bears for nursery children during COVID-19 lockdowns and knitting hats for the homeless; commends the Orkney Federation’s members for their commitment to lifelong learning and to supporting one another, and wishes the SWI all the best for the next 100 years in Orkney.

Supporters (30)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.