Roadshows

These activities allow the SWC to network with local women and organisations to discuss their priorities.

During preparations for the events, the SWC contacts local voluntary, public and private sectors organisations to highlight the work being undertaken. Networks are developed over a period of time and these are used to disseminate information to local women.

The local press and information boards are also contacted.

The SWC works to ensure that information about the event as well as the purpose and importance of local women attending is circulated to as wide a local area as possible.

On the day

Local women are invited, in facilitated discussions, to discuss local and national issues which are important to their economic and social wellbeing.

Following each event a report is produced, detailing the discussions and using the voices of the women who attended to enhance the information (no name is attributed to any quote used).

This document is sent to politicians as well as those with responsibility for the key policy areas discussed. Copies are also sent to those who attended the event. Feedback records the sense of empowerment felt by women and their call for change in local and national decisions which affect women’s daily lives.

The SWC visits areas the length and breadth of Scotland including many rural locations and at least one Scottish island per year.

If you would like us to visit your area please contact the office on 0141 339 4797 or email info@scottishwomensconvention.org.

2019 Roadshows

Watch this space! Events will be announced soon.

2018 Roadshows

This year, the SWC has visited four locations in Scotland to gather the views of local women. These events have been fascinating and a number of important issues were raised in each area. There are many common themes throughout the country, as well as issues which are specific to individual regions. You can find out what is important to women in these areas in the reports below.

Kilmarnock - Wednesday 21st November

Paisley - Tuesday 20th November

Dundee - Wednesday 31st October

Stornoway - Friday 27th July

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Related publications

Ballater Roadshow The Scottish Women’s Convention visited the Victoria and Albert Halls, Ballater, on Thursday 28th August 2016.

Bathgate Roadshow Report

Benbecula Roadshow The Scottish Women’s Convention visited the Dark Island Hotel, Benbecula, on Saturday 1st August 2015.

Dingwall Report The Scottish Women’s Convention visited the Tulloch Castle Hotel, Dingwall, on Tuesday 26th August.

Falkirk Roadshow The Scottish Women’s Convention visited Callendar House, Falkirk on Thursday 21st May 2015.

Greenock Roadshow Report The SWC went to Greenock to talk to local women.

Hamilton Roadshow The Scottish Women’s Convention visited the Town House, Hamilton on Thursday 1st October 2015.

Nairn Roadshow The Scottish Women’s Convention visited the Nairn Community and Arts Centre on Tuesday 18th August 2015.

Stornoway Roadshow Report The SWC visited Stornoway Town Hall, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis on Tuesday 23rd August 2016.

Ullapool Roadshow The Scottish Women’s Convention visited the Ceilidh Place, Ullapool, on Thursday 20th August 2015.

Scottish Women's Convention