Marilyn Oulds (General trustee Australia),

 Reg Bailey (Chief Executive),

Rosemary Kempsell (Worldwide President), Piper,

Jean Price (General trustee Marketing),

Sheila Redwood (General trustee Scotland).

Alongside the work of Mothers’ Union in developing countries, the Roadshow visitors got an overview of local community work in the Fife area, when Una Fidoe gave a moving account of her volunteer time spent supporting children and parents in Kirkcaldy Contact Centre, where a parent (following a separation or divorce) who isn’t resident in the family home can talk and play with their children in a neutral, warm and safe environment.

“We want to reach out to communities through an informed, engaged and supportive network of local members and supporters,” said Chief Executive, Reg Bailey, who compered the event. “Christian Care for Families is not just a strapline, but a vital outreach work of our members. We want to encourage more people to get involved with issues affecting families, and to Reach Out with effective support via Mothers’ Union.”

New Mothers' Union African branch in Glasgow

 At the recent MU Festival service in Bearsden the MU in Glasgow &   Galloway were delighted to admit 15 new members who come from many different countries within Africa. They are hoping to start a new branch with the help of their minister Rev Lucas Njenga. Their church is affiliated with the Anglican church (at present they worship in Glasgow Caledonian University) and they run the 'Chat House' in Maryhill Road, Glasgow,  a centre for community transformation, social integration and fun, there are several outreach projects there. Their choir lifted our worship and the spectacle of everyone  in their national dresses was wonderful said Diocesan President Enid  Scobie.

Sheila Redwood (centre ) with

Scottish Diocesan Presidents and friends

Commissioning of Scottish Provincial President Sheila Redwood and Worldwide President Rosemary Kempsell by the Archbishop of Canterbury

The service in Southwark Cathedral on 1st February was truly memorable. A packed cathedral with an atmosphere of expectancy, excitement and joy, blessed by the most wonderful spring like day with not a cloud in the sky. There was lots of music and singing, the bells pealed out and the Archbishop was positive in his support for the MU and in what we do. It was a memorable start to the Triennium and an endorsement for Rosemary and the new Trustee board to carry on the work of the MU worldwide.

Scottish Commissioning in St.Mary's Cathedral Edinburgh

This took place at the start of General synod where we had an MU display.

Trish Heywood's work as World Wide President of the MU for the last 6 years, has been recognised by the award of the OBE. She has led a trustee board that reflected the overseas nature of the organisation and flown over 200,000 miles to visit members from India, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Myanmar and 10 African countries as well as travelling Britain and Ireland extensively.

Members in Scotland are proud that 'one of our own' has made such a contribution to the work of the society and think the honour is richly deserved.

Bishopbriggs branch hosted this YWCA's exhibition, to raise awareness of domestic violence. The shoes represent women from all areas of Scottish society. The exhibition is touring for further information 01312217592

The Mothers' Union Tartan

was designed for the Scottish Provincial web site and is available from  DCDalgliesh

Tel: 01750 20781  Fax: 01750 20502

He makes ties, scarves and sashes, sells fabric and can also get trousers, skirts and kilts made to order.

The designer comes from the island of Mull. Click on the tartan above to read this the symbolism of the tartan