Wiktoria, Aimee and Molly
Wiktoria Orlika, from Wishaw, is currently an Events Volunteer for the Young Women’s Movement. Wiktoria joined the Young Women’s Movement in 2022 as a member of...
Alison Robertson
Alison Robertson
Alison was involved with the YWCA during the 1970s through her husband’s connection as CEO of the YWCA/YMCA in Dumfries.
Alison Robertson, story shared March 2025
My late husband, Peter Robertson was CEO of Dumfries YMCA/YMCA at its base in 24 Castle Street Dumfries from 1976 until it became just a YMCA. The old YWCA hostel on the corner of the road down to the old swimming pool was sold and the proceeds went towards buying the joint building.
In Peter’s time at the YWCA/YMCA there was extensive youth work, discos, a strong badminton club and a country churches youth group on a Friday night. Peter led many young people’s trips abroad including to France and exchange trips to the USA.
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Carly Elliott-Scott
Carly Elliott-Scott, originally from Glasgow, is currently a Trustee and Vice Chair of the Young Women’s Movement. Carly started following the Young Women’s Movement as a...
Christina Sinclair
Christina Sinclair, 38, from Huntly, is a current Trustee of the Young Women’s Movement. Christina became a Trustee of the Movement in 2024 and brings her...