We start our Autumn activities this week with our Group Social “An Evening of Chocolate” for members who have already bought their tickets.  This is a joint activity with the Brockenhurst Group of WIs, Brockenhurst, Sway, New Milton and Barton Bees.  If you are coming (unfortunately as we were limited in numbers, only those who have booked), please bring an apron as you will be making chocolates and it may get messy!  There will be a quiz and a raffle with lovely prizes donated by generous local business. 

The Darts team having been practicing hard for the finals on Tuesday 3rd October. There will be no practice on Thursday 5th October, but sessions will resume from Thursday 12th at 11am at the Foresters Arms, Brookley Road, Brockenhurst. All welcome to join in. Please contact us for more details.

Our October meeting is on 11^th October and will be a craft evening. members of the Craft Group will be teaching us a choice of several card making techniques.  Some will be more challenging, such as Ann Hessey’s lovely paper folding, others will be simpler for those who want something easier, but still effective. Please bring a pair of scissors (labelled with your name).

There will be information on display about an activity we have been invited to take part it, to produce squares for a community quilt, supporting the National United for Warm Homes Campaign. This is a joint effort by Greener Brockenhurst with Friends of the Earth to produce a visual aid reflecting the need for renewables, insulation and warm homes.  If you are interested in making a square as part of this, information will be on the table with the other sign-up sheets, as well as a link for more details.  We have many talented members who could make a square so we hope that as many people as possible will take part.

Rita is continuing with Bandage Making for Ukraine on Wednesday mornings from 10-12 noon at Rita’s house. All welcome to come along and help. Please contact us for more details and location.

The Craft Group will be running sessions on Friday 13th October & Friday 27th October. Please contact us for more information, to book a place and for the location or see Carole at the monthly meeting if you have any questions or would like to attend.

Julie will be leading the next walk and meet up on Monday 16th October. Meet at Beechern Wood car park off the Rhinefield Road, Brockenhurst for a 10am start. Please sign up at Monday’s meeting or contact us  so we know to expect you. The forest can be wet/muddy, so please wear suitable footwear.

The October Lunch Club this month will be on Monday 23rd October, at The Rising Sun, Bashley at 12.30.   A sign-up sheet will be out at the meeting if you wish to go. Or contact us for more information. If anyone would like a lift, please let us know. 

Please see our diary dates page for more events, including events organised by Hampshire WI.

Forthcoming Events

Or Monthly Meeting is on Monday 13th November with speaker Jeremy Prescott “The Victoria Cross” at Brockenhurst Village Hall – arrival from 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Click here for more information.

We have again booked a stall at the Village Fun Christmas Evening, and will be putting on a “Human Fruit Machine”, with a Christmas theme. This takes place on 1^st December. 

Planning has started for our Christmas party at our December meeting on Monday 11th December. This will take the form a social evening at the hall, with mulled wine and mince pies.  Members will also be asked to bring a small plate of food to share, and further details will be given at the next November meeting.