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Community => Coffee Lounge => Topic started by: Rosemary on May 05, 2015, 02:20:22 pm

Title: "The Rural"
Post by: Rosemary on May 05, 2015, 02:20:22 pm

Anyone on here a member of "The Rural"?

Title: Re: "The Rural"
Post by: Jukes Mum on May 05, 2015, 02:29:49 pm

what is it?

Title: Re: "The Rural"
Post by: Rosemary on May 05, 2015, 02:41:50 pm

The Scottish Women's Rural Institute - often known as "The Rural". It's the Scottish equivalent of the WI.

Title: Re: "The Rural"
Post by: cans on May 05, 2015, 03:13:38 pm

I was, years ago.  Took my eldest ( 1yr old ) with me - middle of nowhere, OH working late and no baby sitter.  If the Rural wanted me they got both of us.  Brought the average age down   ;D

Title: Re: "The Rural"
Post by: Lesley Silvester on May 06, 2015, 12:33:27 am

I used to be when I lived on Arran. I was press secretary.

Title: Re: "The Rural"
Post by: Fleecewife on May 06, 2015, 11:13:37 am

I have given talks/demos to local groups, but have avoided joining.  Everyone says I'd love it, but I wouldn't  :roflanim:

Title: Re: "The Rural"
Post by: clydesdaleclopper on May 06, 2015, 11:23:55 pm

I am  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: "The Rural"
Post by: Daisys Mum on May 07, 2015, 07:00:11 am

I am but have to admit to not being a very active member, inclined to give it a miss on cold wet nights and boring speakers!

Title: Re: "The Rural"
Post by: Carse Goodlifers on May 07, 2015, 09:32:15 pm

I thought that it wasn't to be called 'The Rural' any longer, although every one will?

Title: Re: "The Rural"
Post by: Rosemary on May 08, 2015, 08:34:03 am

Quote from: Carse Goodlifers on May 07, 2015, 09:32:15 pm

I thought that it wasn't to be called 'The Rural' any longer, although every one will?

There is a move to drop the word "rural" from the title an an attempt to attract more members. There are sectors of the membership who aren't happy with this or the way it's been done.

To quote and ex-MP, it's like the night of the long sgian dubhs  :)