Cortachy SWI

08/10/2026

01/10/2026

October Meet 🍁🍂💀👻🎃

Wednesday 7th October 7.30pm at the Memus Hall.

Behind every Witch is a wronged woman - Alix E. Harrow.

A Witches history of Forfar, with Shaun Wilson.

Competitions
Homeskills- Plum and Apple Chutney
Handcrafts-Halloween Bookmark (any craft)
Flower of the month.

Look forward to seeing you all there xx

26/09/2026

September meeting

Our first night back after the summer…

We were delighted to welcome our first speaker Jackie Dillon from Kirrie Connections, who gave us a wonderful insight to the work they do for people living with dementia, and the support they provide to their families throughout and the great things they do together creating purpose and fulfilment for each individual, it is a real privilege to have such a place within our community. Thank you Jackie for taking the time to join us for the evening.

Our competitions;

Homeskills - Savoury Muffins (with recipe)
Handcrafts - Diorama in a match box
Flower of the month.

Homeskills - 1st Sue Spink 2nd Edith Douglas 3rd Elle Carlton
Handcrafts - 1st Caitlin Adams 2nd Carrie Hay-McNally 3rd Sandra Boath
Flower of the month 1st Patsy Paton 2nd Edith Douglas 3rd Michala Rogers

We look forward to seeing you all next month where we will be joined by Shaun Wilson to give us the history of the Forfar witches.

26/09/2026

Such sad news brought to us this morning to learn of the passing of Rona Nicolson, a former Vice President of our Federation.
Rona will be greatly missed by many and thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.

26/09/2026

A bit of a delay on the change over, but better late than never, some photos from the Cortachy Games, held in August, where we served tea, coffee and sweet treats to our lovely community, thank you to everyone who everyone who helped on the day and contributed with their wonderful sweet treats.

30/03/2026

“Life is Short - Lick the spoon”

Hello everyone!

Our next meeting will take place this Wednesday, 1st of April at Memus Hall at 7:30pm.

I’m super pleased to say that we have Alison Beattie coming along for a cookery demonstration.

Competitions:
• Homeskills: Beetroot and feta individual tart.
• Handcrafts: Easter Bonnet
• Flower of the Month

If you have any Institute trophies, please make sure you bring them along so we can have them ready for next month.

Finally, it would be wonderful if you could bring along your winning tickets from the Federation Show. If not we can always get them next month for our AGM.

See you all Wednesday ☺️ x

02/03/2026

“I have enough jewellery” - said no-one ever.

Happy Monday everyone,
I hope you’re all well 😊.

Our next meeting will take place this Wednesday, 4th March, at Memus Hall at 7:30pm.

We’re delighted to welcome Liam Berge as our guest speaker. He will be joining us to talk about his jewellery line, Solvlines.

Competitions:
• Homeskills: 2 x Vegan Cookies 🍪
• Handcrafts: Potato-stamped gift
wrap (A4 size) 🥔
• Flower of the Month 🌷

We look forward to seeing you all there!

07/02/2026

Cortachy SWI welcomed The Funky Teapot 🫖 on Wednesday evening. Michala introduced Donna, Graham, and Laura and after a brief introduction it was time to get our creative juices flowing. Our members decorated a ceramic item of their choosing.
It wasn’t long before all heads were down, deep in concentration at the painting. Donna, Graham and Laura kept us on task and encouraged our efforts, giving guidance when required. Some impressive talents were on display, and we cannot wait to see the finished items when they are returned to us.

February Competition Winners:

Flower of the Month 🌷– 1st Sandra Boath, 2nd Margaret Mackie, 3rd Patsy Paton.

Homeskills (2x Almond Biscuits) 🍪– 1st Sandra Boath, 2nd Janet Rowlands, 3rd Elaine Kirtlan.

Handcrafts (Knitted Toy; any size) – 1st Lesley Smart, 2nd Patsy Paton.

Next month’s competitions -
2x Vegan Cookies
Potato Stamped Gift Wrap (A4)
Flower of the Month.