Our craft group have continued to work hard making Christmas decorations for our stall at the Brockenhurst Christmas Fun evening which is taking place on Friday 2nd December. Carole hosted the first session. Corinne hosted the next session and work started on making a Christmas Tree for the competition amongst stall holders at the Fun Evening too. Julie hosted an additional session on Monday evening … Continue reading November Craft Group
Fifteen brave ladies ladies fought their way through the rain, high winds, floods and diversions to attend the November Lunch Club at the Hare and Hounds in Sway. A feat in itself! The lovely smiling faces show that a good time was had by all! Thanks got to Christine K for organising it. Continue reading November Lunch Club
Our member Kim offered to teach members of Brockenhurst WI Craft Group how to make a Patchwork Elephant in aid of The Children’s Society. We gathered with our sewing machines and equipment and got et up. Kim showed us the pattern and demonstrated how to get started. We set to work cutting and sewing. By the end of the day we had got material on … Continue reading Patchwork Elephant Craft Workshop
Our November meeting was once again a busy one! We had 3 Birthday girls, visitors and guests. We had a raffle run by Maureen and Liz D The Competition of the Month was a flower and this was won by Evelyn. Janice continued to collect hats for her “Hats off for Ukraine”collection. They will be much needed in Ukraine this winter. We had a collection … Continue reading November Meeting & Press Report
On Remembrance Sunday, Brockenhurst village get together for the Service of Remembrance at the War Memorial, in Sway Road. There is also a beautiful display of poppies at St Saviour’s Church. Continue reading Brockenhurst Remembers
Following a talk a few years ago, a group of Brockenhurst WI ladies visited Honeypot House and garden in Blackfield. The sun shone and so we were able to enjoy the fabulous grounds and the house. The charity operates three respite residential houses – the New Forest, Wales and a new one in Scotland. The idea is for child carers to come for a short … Continue reading Tour of Honeypot House
Here is a round-up of our forthcoming activities for November: On Monday 14th November we have our monthly meeting. The theme is Christmas & Celebration Crafts, with a demonstration by Annette Williams. It will be held at Brockenhurst Village Hall arrival from 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Annette will will have kits for sale, so bring money with you if you would like to purchase anything. Janice … Continue reading November Activities
Brockenhurst Women's Institute 