On Tuesday 4th October members of Brockenhurst WI, partners and friends embarked on a guided tour of Southampton with a guide from See Southampton. This came about after our July Speaker whetted our appetite about the history of Southampton. The guide took us to the monument to the Pilgrim Fathers (and mothers!). We looked at the wall and learnt how the water used to come … Continue reading Tour of Southampton
Here is a round-up of our forthcoming activities for October: On Monday 10th October we have our monthly meeting upstairs at Brockenhurst Village Hall. The speaker is Mrs E Barron MBE and the talk is entitles “in Grandpa’s Footsteps”. Janice will have a table for anyone who has kindly donated knitted hats for her ‘Hats Off for Ukraine’ campaign. She will then deliver them to … Continue reading October Activities
October marks ADHD Awareness month. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects people’s behaviour. It is known as a neurodevelopmental condition – meaning parts of the brain that control emotions, learning, self-control and memory can be affected. There’s lots to learn on this topic, and so before the campaign toolkit is published, we’d love for WI members to attend our webinar on … Continue reading New Resolution: Women and Girls with Autism and/or ADHD
This campaign calls on members to work alongside health and social care providers, and raise awareness of the causes and impacts of loneliness. Background Throughout the WI’s 106 year history, members have sought to reach out to others in their communities and further afield, offering a chance for women to come together to make friends, learn new skills and work for change on the issues … Continue reading Link Together to Alleviate Loneliness
On 30th September, Ann H led the craft group in Iris folding, a paper folding technique. Maureen, Sue and Corrine attended this session. As you can see from the photos, the results are superb! All three now want to do tea bag folding which Ann has demonstrated before. Thank you for hosting this Ann. The next craft group session will be held on: We will … Continue reading September Craft Group
Our quiz team took part in the final of the Hampshire WI Quiz on 30th September at Eastleigh. Our team consisted of Jan Viner, Isabel Toward, Elaine Blachford, Zena Smith & Janette Smethurst. Our team gained the position of 9th out of 18 teams in the final, from a pool of approximately 120 WI groups in lower Hampshire. Well done ladies! The Worthys Winchester came … Continue reading Hampshire WI Quiz
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