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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
May Walk and Meet-Up
After some raining days, we were unsure how wet the forest would be for our May walk. We started with grey skies as we set off from Beechern Wood car park, Brockenhurst across Whitemoor. We weren’t the only ones on Whitemoor and it was lovely to see a big group of ponies and foals, which we observed from a distance. (Photos taken with a zoom … Continue reading May Walk and Meet-Up
Supporting Ukraine
Brockenhurst WI continue to see how we can support Ukraine. Our boxes of toiletries are being well received by Ukraine refugees who are staying in Brockenhurst and we have had so lovely feedback and grateful thanks for these, so thank you all for your support and donations. We are inviting Ukraine refugees and their hosts on our May walk to welcome them into our community … Continue reading Supporting Ukraine
May Meeting
This month we had our AGM and was helped by our WI Adviser. We do have a change of some of the Committee Members which is inevitable, however the President was re-elected. Information about the current committee can be seen here. We also had our Flower of the Month Competition in aid of ACWW. Maureen was our winner.. We also held a raffle and also … Continue reading May Meeting
August Outing
Our 2022 WI Summer Outing is at Furzey Gardens on Monday August 8th. We will meet at Furzey Gardens at 5.30pm, have a talk from one of their gardeners at 6pm, followed by tea/coffee and cake. Afterwards members will be free to wander around and enjoy the gardens. The cost will be £15 per person. Karen McFarlane is organising this event and will have more … Continue reading August Outing
May Walk and Meet-Up
Our May walk and meet-up will be on Wednesday 18th May at 10am. We will start at Beechern Wood car park off the Rhinefield Road in Brockenhurst We will walk for one to two mile miles and will walk at gentle pace to suit all. If the weather is favourable, please feel free to bring a chair and a cuppa for a meet-up afterwards. Non-walkers … Continue reading May Walk and Meet-Up
May Lunch Club
The May Lunch Club will on Monday 23rd May at the Hare and Hounds, Sway at 12 noon. Maureen is kindly organising this. If you’d like to attend, please add your name to the sign-up sheet at Monday’s meeting, or contact us. If you would like a lift, please comment next to your name of the sign-up sheet or let us know Please contact us … Continue reading May Lunch Club
Supporting Ukraine Refugees
Brockenhurst WI wanted to do something to support Ukraine refugees that will be staying in Brockenhurst, so we have been collecting toiletries at our meetings and making up shoe boxes of products. Our members have been very generous. We have also been given donations of toothpaste and tooth brushes from Oak Lodge Dental Practice, so thanks to Alex and Eleanor for these too. Ukraine refugees … Continue reading Supporting Ukraine Refugees
Brockenhurst Needlework Fiesta 2022
Every year, Brockenhurst WI serves refreshments at the Brockenhurst Needlework Fiesta. Much planning and preparation goes into this. Janette is our star planner and co-ordinates the preparation and planning as well as buying the food for the sandwiches etc. Members volunteer to make cakes and also to give their time during the event to make sandwiches, serve tea, coffee, cakes and sandwiches. Then there is … Continue reading Brockenhurst Needlework Fiesta 2022
ACWW Walk and Coffee Morning
When Hampshire WI suggested that WI’s do a walk to raise ACWW, we thought this was a great idea! ACWW stands for The Associated Country Women of the World and it was founded in 1929 to bring rural women and their organisations all over the world together, and in doing so address the challenges they face because of their isolation of their communities, discrimination against … Continue reading ACWW Walk and Coffee Morning
Craft Groups
Our craft groups has continued to be busy! The Easter Egg was completed and is now on display outside St Saviours Church. Our egg received a card of commendation. This week also saw a group having a lesson in marmalade making. We were taught the principles and pitfalls and all learnt a lot. The Quilting Group is making good progress. Squares have now been sown … Continue reading Craft Groups
Brockenhurst Women's Institute 