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New podcast in our new series: "Going Global", sixth in a set recorded through @SWInstitutes @HeritageFundSCO Heritage project. Fascinating insights into Scotland's largest women's movement and the experiences of its intrepid members: theswi.org.uk/heritage/membe…

Exciting news! Our brand-new website is live — complete with a fresh series of podcasts. Huge shoutout to the @SWInstitutes team for the fantastic work! shorturl.at/d3jXN

What a belter of a day! Huge thanks to Dr Hanita Ritchie @JohnGrayCentre & the Archives & Museums' team in Haddington -- and to Mairead Blair & Andrew Crummy for the fabulous road trip. Seeing where Catherine Blair lived, and where the SWRI held its first meeting: extraordinary!

We’re hiring a Marketing & Communications Lead! Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for digital growth? Come and join us: rb.gy/uq7fzq

Marketing & Communications Lead @SWInstitutes - ensuring their communications are inclusive, accessible, and impactful, while tracking and reporting on engagement to help them continually improve. Full time, £30,240, Edinburgh tinyurl.com/mr43x8c5 #comms #marketing

Great Oral History Training session today @SWInstitutes in Muir of Ord. Stimulating discussions and hands on recording, with competent ethically-aware women. And some terrific stories shared. Feeling inspired and confident that the future of SWI heritage is in very capable hands!

Thanks for your hospitality @CPKLibraries today #Perth. Great session training @SWInstitutes members in interviewing & recording. Delighted to have participants from Roxburghshire, Greenock, Glasgow, Glenfarg and greater Perthshire. SWI history is in good hands! @HeritageFundSCO

Exciting times! The growth of new Women’s Institutes is going exactly to plan...strong interest, thriving communities and inspiring women across Scotland. #WomensInstitute #GrowingTogether #CommunityPower

Love seeing dog selfies at the @ScotlandRHShow

Well, its all go and the @ScotlandRHShow. Lots of skills on display with the Scottish Handcrafts Championship that SWI help manage. Pop along and see these winning entries in the Home and Gift Hall.

Fabulous visit to Dingwall @SWInstitutes meeting with members to discuss heritage. Thanks to those who came from across Ross-shire and Inverness-shire and from Skye, to share experiences, memories and the best of stories. And for the knowledge, friendship and hospitality 😊

#WomensHistoryMonth The Scottish Women's Rural Institute, Kilchattan Bay 1929 @SWInstitutes founded 1917, gave women in country areas opportunities to gather & learn new skills, from economising on meat to first aid or learning crafts like woodcarving... ow.ly/JJrZ50V6Ngw

On the train with new notebook at the ready for my first day as Heritage Manager with @SWInstitutes! I'll be working with members, the new Volunteer Co ordinator, Archivist and team to record experiences and delve into the records of this amazing, empowering movement. Can't wait!

Heritage Volunteer Coordinator @SWInstitutes This role is vital will be responsible for recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers tinyurl.com/3hxrshhb £26,300 pro-rata Edinburgh #charityjob

We’re thrilled to share that we’ve secured funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund! 🎉 This will help us protect and conserve our incredible archive and collection, ensuring they inspire and educate future generations. shorturl.at/K1pIx

Community Connector Jo had a wonderful afternoon with the ladies from the Inverkip SWI, chatting about Your Voice services and projects. Jo had such a fabulous time getting to know everyone! 😊❤️ yourvoice.org.uk/community-conn… #womensinstitute #Inverclyde #inverkip #community

Another fabulous pair... 😀 Coinneach Macleod will be interviewed by Masterchef 2024 finalist Sarah Rankin, herself a cookery book writer - this is sure to be another popular get-together, so get your tickets early! shorturl.at/RjaFO

Lots of interest in this particular evening session with these two wonderful ladies: eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-the-rep…

Our first Hybrid Conference was a great success, bringing together 170 women from up in Orkney through to South of Scotland. A big thank you to everyone who helped make the day a fantastic one. We're excited to continue developing the SWI community action plan!

Membership Development Officer with @SWInstitutes developing membership recruitment strategies, delivering excellent member services, and exploring new income opportunities! tinyurl.com/bdfrve59 £30,000 pro-rata, 28hpw #Edinburgh #CharityJob