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Daily Record
24-06-2025
- Daily Record
Twynholm SWI enjoy a memorable visit to Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Buddhist Centre
The members had a good time and were enthralled to see the amazing temple and the Shrine Room Eleven members of Twynholm SWI met up at the village hall on June 18 for their visit to the Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Buddhist Centre at Eskdalemuir. As is normal on these trips, the first stop was at the Tearoom where a lovely cuppa and piece of cake was enjoyed. The centre was established in 1967 and held their golden anniversary in 2017. The Temple itself is amazing, so colourful and peaceful. With its great golden Buddha and splendid decor, the Shrine Room is a sight to be seen. The gardens and grounds are so peaceful and there is an array of meaningful monuments. After the visit it was back home for a most enjoyable meal at The Galloway Arms in Crocketford, where the group were met by others who couldn't make the trip. The waitresses very kindly judged the competition. Keyring – 1 Margaret Miller; 2 Linda Griffiths; 3 Helen McCormick; 4 Jill McCall; 5 Rosie Gillespie. Jean gave The Galloway Arms a very hearty vote of thanks and said it was lovely that secretary Anne and her daughter were able to join the group for the meal. Anne was thanked for organising the day and Rosemary for filling in where needed. Jean went on to thank the drivers for the transportation.
Daily Record
29-04-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Twynholm SWI ladies enjoy a session of Tai Chi from their chairs
Twynholm SWI ladies were put through their paces with Tai Chi from a chair with Ernie Budd at their latest meeting. Ernie works for Dumfries and Galloway Council and goes round various places in the region to teach his Tai Chi moves. They are very gentle movement classes and he started off with gentle arm muscle movements in a nice relaxed way with members sitting comfortable in the upright position. He then moved on to relaxing all parts of the body in a very calm way. Everyone was fully focused in everything Ernie was telling them to do and you could have heard a pin drop. Ernie finished off with introducing music to the movements which was so relaxing. A lot of members were keen to find out where some of his classes were held. Pat Warren and helpers then served a very welcome cup of tea and supper. Agnes Watson gave a very hearty vote of thanks to Ernie for coming along and said how she had never heard the hall so quiet and relaxing which meant Ernie was certainly doing his job well. Agnes also thanked Pat and helpers for the lovely supper. It was then onto the business and president Jean Adams read the minutes of the last meeting which were approved and signed. Discussions were had and finalised for the day trip in June and details of what was needed for the Federation Show in May were given. Competition results Fruit scones – 1 Helen McCormick; 2 Alison; 3 Linda; 4 Jill. Spring arrangement – 1 Helen McC; 2 Agnes; 3 Jill. FOTM – 1 Jill; 2 Agnes; 3 Val; 4 Rosemary; 5 Helen McQueen.
