Celebration of Remembrance 2020
As with so many events this year, Covid-19 ensured that the celebration of remembrance in 2020 would be slightly different. Wreaths were laid at Brockenhurst Memorial on Wednesday 4th November, ahead of a new national lockdown beginning the following day. The WI wreath is the one on the right-hand end of the second row. It was a beautiful day for the very simple but moving … Continue reading Celebration of Remembrance 2020
July Photo Competition
Our July 2020 photo competition was on the theme of Wildlife and again took place in digital form, with members voting for their favourite entry by email. This month we had joint winners! Congratulations to Corinne Jones and Sue Randall on their winning entries – set as the featured image above. Continue reading July Photo Competition
June Photo Competition
Our June 2020 Flower of the Month competition took place in digital form with members voting for their favourite entry by email. Congratulations to Carole Blaylock on her winning entry – set as the featured image above. Continue reading June Photo Competition
VE Day: 75th Anniversary
In these strange times where celebrations are limited by social distancing restrictions, we still remember and thank all those who served in WWII then, and offer thanks to all key workers supporting us now. Continue reading VE Day: 75th Anniversary
Would you like a FABRIC FACE COVERING?
A group of Brockenhurst WI members and other local ladies are busy sewing fabric face coverings for donation into the community. The coverings are made from 100% cotton fabric and can be re-used after a 5 minute boil for sterilisation. We have already handed out 100 + masks into the community and are doing so without any obligation; though some people have chosen to make … Continue reading Would you like a FABRIC FACE COVERING?
Press Report February 2020
Brockenhurst WI Storm Ciara was in full flow when the windswept ladies arrived for the birthday meeting of Brockenhurst WI. Some 46 Members and 3 guests attended for our fish & chip supper although it was proudly announced that our membership this year had reached a record total of 72 ladies. Business of the day included handing out the birthday posies to Barbara Ball, Karen … Continue reading Press Report February 2020
Press Report October 2019
Brockenhurst WI On a wet and windy evening, the good ladies of Brockenhurst Women’s Institute arrived at the October meeting with a total of 45 members and 2 guests attending. There was so much to cover that the President made the decision not to sing Jerusalem – it was one of those tumbleweed moments! We quickly got on with handing out birthday posies to Louise … Continue reading Press Report October 2019
Press Report September 2019
Brockenhurst WI An autumnal chill was in the air last Monday at the September gathering of Brockenhurst Women’s Institute, where some 35 members and 3 guests attended our evening. After singing Jerusalem our president, Liz Wingham, presided over the meeting and Pam McInnes stood in for secretary Karen Whitty’s absence. We firstly had a heart warming and moving chat from a lovely lady called … Continue reading Press Report September 2019
Skittles group match on 1st October 2019
Congratulations to our skittles team! Brockenhurst ladies came second, with Barton Bees taking first place. We pipped Sway to second place by a couple of points gained in the last round. In fact our last round was the highest scoring of all the teams, I think we had warmed up by then! The team consisted of Ruth McDermott (captain), June Helyer, Maureen Phillips, Meral Carter … Continue reading Skittles group match on 1st October 2019
Press Report June 2019
Brockenhurst WI On June 10th 41 members and 3 visitors left the comfort of their own homes to brave a horrid wet and windy (Summer?) evening to attend the meeting in the Village Hall. After stretching our lungs with a rendition of “Jerusalem” we embarked on quite a lengthy business agenda. A Welcome Pack was presented to new member, Janice Pettigrew, who is already making … Continue reading Press Report June 2019
