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Townswomen’s Guilds is one of the largest women’s organisations in the UK, with around 400 Guilds and 10,000 members. Please see https://the-tg.com/homepage.aspx for further information.
What Townswomen Do...
Members of Townswomen's Guilds offer each other support and stability in an increasingly fragmented society, with each member benefiting from a strong national movement that has remained a cornerstone for thousands of women across the UK.
A force for change
A force to be reckoned with, Townswomen play a pivotal role in communicating important national issues to governmental bodies and the media. Since its inception in 1929, members have collectively voiced their concerns to change and improve the livelihoods of women, something that is still pursued as passionately as ever.
National events
Townswomen attend national events to use their voice, individually and collectively, for the good of society. National events give members a wonderful opportunity to represent their local Guild on a national level.
Active in the community
However busy Townswomen may be, many still find the time to help those in need. Thousands of members across the country play an active role in their communities and work tirelessly to raise funds for a variety of causes. In addition, Townswomen are actively involved in a wide range of public affairs issues and effectively lobby local MPs to advance the well-being of society as a whole.
Friendship and fun
Alongside all this worthy and serious work, members nationwide have plenty of time for friendship and fun. Meeting as part of a local 'Guild' usually once a month, either during the daytime or in the evening, Townswomen enjoy a huge range of recreational activities such as talks, social studies, hobbies, arts & crafts, competitions, socialising and organised trips. Other pursuits have also continued to expand, and sports such as bowls, tennis, golf and swimming are actively pursued by many Guilds. National competitions are also organised to give members the opportunity to compete at a national level.
Colinton Townswomen Meetings..
Our meetings are lively and congenial and usually take the form of a speaker, musical entertainment or the occasional social evening.
As part of a national organisation, our ladies take a keen interest in current affairs both locally and wider afield.
If you would like to participate in activities such as arts & crafts, keep fit, scrabble or outings (with monthly pub lunches!) do come and join us.
We always have tea / coffee / biscuits and time for a chat with a short business meeting afterwards.
Open to all ages, popular with older adults.
Colinton Townswomen's Guild meets in the Episcopal Church Hall, Westgarth Avenue, on the 2nd Thursday of the month from September to June, from 2:15pm - 4:00pm.
New members will be most welcome.
New members will be most welcome so do please get in touch. For further information, you can telephone phone our Secretary, Anne Gordon, on 0131 441 1600 or simply turn up at the Church Hall on the day.
