Welcome to Brockenhurst WI’s March activities.
We have our Monthly Meeting with speaker Bridget Eastman on Monday March 10th 2025. The talk is “Becoming an artist in later life and it is in the Exhibition Room at Brockenhurst Village Hall. Arrival from 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
The Competition of the Month is a photo of Wild Weather, so bring any photos along that you have. Members vote for their favourite with a silver coin of any denomination and the winner is the photo with the most coins. Donations go to ACWW.
There will also be a raffle, refreshments and a host of sign up sheets -so bring your diaries. We are hoping that seeds will be available for this year’s growing competition too.
Your Role in Brockenhurst WI
We are very proud of all our members and know that many of you do lots to help the committee and the smooth running of Brockenhurst WI, for which we are very grateful.
We have our annual meeting coming up in May and this is when we vote in our committee.
You may have seen an article called ‘Advisers’ News’ in “Hampshire WI News” where Cathy Winter, the Chair of Advisors, wrote an article about what members to do to help the smooth running of Brockenhurst WI.
In order to run smoothly, we require a good team on the committee and we ask you to consider if you would you like to join the committee?
Have you got time to attend a monthly committee meeting and help the committee organise the monthly meetings and activities that we run?
Our committee members often say that this is the best way of getting to know our members and like the camaraderie and friendship of being on the committee.
If you would like further information or put yourself forward, please contact Liz, or speak to any members of the committee. Thank you.
Lunch Club -Christine has organised lunch at The Rising Sun at Bashley for 12.30 on Tuesday 25th March. There will be a sign-up sheet at Monday’s meeting. Or contact us for more details.
The Craft Group will be running sessions on Friday 7th March and Friday 21st March at 2pm. Please contact us for more information, to book a place and for the location. Do see Carole at the monthly meeting if you have any questions or would like to attend future sessions and Carole will put you on the distribution list.
Kim is running Quilting Sessions.
Britta is running Crochet sessions.
The Darts team continue to practice on Thursday mornings at the Foresters Arms at 11am in preparation for their match against Barton Bees WI. New members always welcome.
Julie has organised a Walk and meet up on Monday 17th March at 10am . Meet at Beechern Wood car park off the Rhinefield Road, Brockenhurst. Please sign up at Monday’s meeting and provide your contact details as walks may have to be cancelled at the last minute this time of year! So do contact us if you’d like to come along so we know to expect you. The forest can be wet/muddy, so please wear suitable footwear.
Bandage Making for Ukraine -Rita continues to lead a team in Bandage making on Wednesday mornings from 10am. Please contact us for the location.
WI4U You should have received an email from Hampshire WI letting you know that there is now a newsletter from them that lets you know directly of their information and activities (so you can book events before they fill up!) You need to sign up for for it and you can do so by clicking here. The response will come from the Hampshire WI Mailchimp account.
There are still tickets available for the Spring Council Meeting on Wednesday 19th March at Portsmouth Guildhall. They can be purchased here for £25. Or Julie is hosting a virtual watching party at her house so please contact us for times and venue details (please note, her dog will be present).
Brockenhurst College students have organised a Community Litter Pick on Monday 24th March. Meet at Brockenhurst College (just inside the gate) for 3pm. Please bring own gloves.
Campaign Update –Resolution Shortlist Selection Results
This year over 90,000 selections were cast by WI members . The NFWI Board of Trustees has agreed to put forward the top (one) resolution to the Annual Meeting in June, where our delegate will vote on it.
| 2024/25 resolutions | Selections received to date | Percentages* | |
| 1 | Bystanders Can Be Lifesavers | 32,667 | 36.2% |
| 2 | Eliminate landfill of medication packaging | 20,844 | 23.1% |
| 3 | Join the repair revolution | 10,633 | 11.8% |
| 4 | Let’s talk about incontinence | 26,168 | 29% |
| Total selections received | 90312 | ||
Forthcoming Events
Brockenhurst WI will have a team in the Walking Pancake Race on Tuesday 4th March. Do come and cheer our team on.
Greener Brockenhurst are screening the film “Six Inches of Soil’ on Friday 14th March 2025, 6.30pm at Brockenhurst Village Hall cost £10.00
May 10th 2025 Romsey WI are holding a Literary Day
On Wednesday 4th June Hampshire WI are holding a PARTY FOR NFWI AGM from 10:00 onwards. Watch the NFWI AGM with fellow Hampshire WI members at WI House.There will be a buffet lunch with bottomless Tea/coffee and CakeTICKETS £15 (OR £10 FOR Delegates)Book on Eventbrite at AGM Tea Party on Eventbrit Or email ticketing@hampshirewi.org.uk Speakers: Emma Bridgewater and Angel Strawbridge
18th August 2025 Outing to Highclere Castle. See Karen for more details.
Brockenhurst Women's Institute 