Morningside Young Wives Group

Morningside Young Wives Group

Betty Philip, Mary Ross and Joyce McLean started a Young Wives Group in Morningside through the YWCA where they raised lots of money for local charities and projects. The ladies are now all in their early 90s but still meet up regularly for lunch.

Saroj Lal

Saroj Lal was heavily involved with the work of YWCA Scotland during the 1970s and early 1980s, both in Edinburgh’s YWCA Women’s International Centre (WIC) on Roxburgh Place...

Ellen

88, originally from England and currently residing in Glasgow, Ellen was a resident of the YW Hostel in Park Circus Place in Glasgow.

Surbhi Sanklesha

41, originally from India and currently residing in Glasgow, Surbhi was a former volunteer for YWCA Glasgow. She described memorable moments of line dancing, cupcake decorating...

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A history of YWCA Scotland from 1855 to present day.