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Our February Meeting and our 104th Birthday
Our February meeting saw Brockenhurst WI celebrating our 104th Birthday with 35 members and 7 guests in attendance. We had an action packed evening! We celebrated in style and started the evening with a glass of Bucks Fizz. 14 members celebrate their birthday in February and they were presented with a birthday posy. Certificates and a floral tribute were presented to 6 members for their … Continue reading Our February Meeting and our 104th Birthday
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December Walk 2021
The sun wasn’t shining for our walk today but at least it was dry! We set off from Beechern Wood car park and walked across the moor towards Puttles Bridge. The was a distinct lack of birds and animals to start with, but then we came across this beautiful pony and saw some blackbirds. We crossed the first Puttles Bridge. We walked along the River … Continue reading December Walk 2021
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Our December Meeting
At our meeting this month we had our Christmas party. It was a full on and fun-filled evening! As people arrived, members and invited guests were given either mulled wine or mulled fruit punch. Our winning entry and items made by members for the Group Show were on display for those who hadn’t managed to see them at the show. This was followed by fish … Continue reading Our December Meeting
World Textile Day
World Textile Day is a free exhibition and fair trade market of world textiles held annually in venues across England, Scotland and Wales. The south of England World Textile Day is being held on Saturday 9th October from 10am-4pm at Brockenhurst Village Hall. Come and see the Fair Trade Market from makers, workshops and villages around the world Meet specialist world textiles traders Monitored entry … Continue reading World Textile Day
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Greener Brockenhurst Inspiration Day
Today Brockenhurst WI had a stall at Greener Brockenhurst Inspiration Day. This featured a series of events and activities to help us slow down and appreciate the wonders of nature around us and to inspire and motivate us to lead a more sustainable life. Brockenhurst WI put our heads together to see what sustainable ideas we could come up with and what we already do … Continue reading Greener Brockenhurst Inspiration Day
Easter Renewal Project
Brockenhurst WI members took part in a lockdown craft project with the theme of Renewal. The group’s craft ladies decided to get busy and individually produce something bright and cheerful leading everyone towards Spring and Easter. A4 panels were displayed in the Parish Council window in Brookleys Road Knitted or crochet squares were stitched together and used to decorate giant Easter Eggs that were placed … Continue reading Easter Renewal Project
June Supper Club
This month, a supper club was organised so those who work could attend. It was held at the Red Lion in Boldre. Our members agreed that it was nice to have an evening meal for a change. The food was good, with a good choice of dishes. . We had a long table at the back, so there was lo lots of space for us … Continue reading June Supper Club
More Bandage Making
With the war in Ukraine sadly showing no let-up, a group of us once more gathered to make some more bandages. There were four us, so we were able to share the jobs and work as a team (as we did last Friday). Carole demonstrated how to make triangular bandages out of cotton material. Julie demonstrated bandage making and the sizes required. Barbara turned her … Continue reading More Bandage Making
Craft Group – June sessions
The Craft group have continued to work on their entries for the New Forest Show, but for the last session in June were inspired by the talk from Avery from New Forest for Ukraine to make bandages for Ukraine. Six of us gathered at Carole’s house and watched the instructional videos on the New Forest for Ukraine website (watch here). We then set to work … Continue reading Craft Group – June sessions
June Walk and Meet-Up
This month we rung the changes and did an evening walk. It had been a beautiful day and although it had clouded over a little, it was a very pleasant temperature for a walk. As we we set off from Beechern Wood car park, we could see some foals, one of them quite small. It was pony central on the moor and we gave them … Continue reading June Walk and Meet-Up
Bandage Making for Ukraine
We need help! As it was mentioned at our June meeting, Brockenhurst WI and the Craft group are going to support New Forest for Ukraine in their medical aid project and make bandages to be sent to the front line in Ukraine. Our forthcoming Craft Group sessions are at 2pm on Friday 17th June, 1st July and 15th July and we will be working on … Continue reading Bandage Making for Ukraine
June Monthly Meeting
Our June meeting was another very busy one! We started by singing Jerusalem. We had several Birthday girls who received flowers. Our President presented the overall ‘Flower of the Month’ Vase to the winner for the past few years (due to Covid) to the member who had won the ‘competition the most times in this time period. The winner was Maureen P. Maureen P and … Continue reading June Monthly Meeting
Jubilee Celebrations Part Two -Refreshments at the Football Club
On Saturday of the Jubilee weekend, Brockenhurst WI teamed up with the Mother’s Union to provide refreshments at the Platinum Jubilee celebrations at the Brockenhurst Football club. An array of beautiful cakes were made for the occasion by our talented bakers and were very popular. Despite an unfavourable weather forecast, the rain stayed away and people enjoyed the entertainment and stalls at this event. Our … Continue reading Jubilee Celebrations Part Two -Refreshments at the Football Club
June “Lunch” Club (Supper Club)
We are ringing on the changes for June and having a Supper Club to allow those who work to attend as well. So save the date for evening of 27th June. This will take place at The Red Lion, Boldre at 6.30pm. Please sign up at Monday’s meeting or contact us. Continue reading June “Lunch” Club (Supper Club)
Jubilee Celebrations Part One- Bench Trail
Brockenhurst WI members, led by Issy, organised a Jubilee Bench Trail around the village on Friday. Brockenhurst boasts numerous wooden benches round the village centre. One such bench was erected to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Silver Jubilee in 1860. The village really went to town in 1937 to celebrate King George’s Coronation with the provision of benches. Residents of Brockenhurst, visitors from far and wide enjoyed … Continue reading Jubilee Celebrations Part One- Bench Trail
May Crafting
As always, the various crafting club members have been busy. The craft group have been working on their entry for the New Forest Show and, among other things, have been doing some painting and experimenting with techniques. Liz W has continued to put on cookery masterclasses, the last one being peppermint cream making. The Quilting group have been working hard under the tutelage of Kim … Continue reading May Crafting
Brockenhurst Women's Institute 