Summer seems to be a distant memory, and autumn feels like it is well and truly got its feet under the table!
Looking back as a WI, we had a successful summer at the New Forest Show and a very enjoyable outing to Highclere Castle. Thanks go to Karen for organising it.
Lots of planning has been taking place for forthcoming activities, with more in the pipeline!
Our Craft Group has its first meeting of the month on Friday 5th September at Carole’s house . We will be making bunting for this year’s campaign, ‘Bystanders can be Lifesavers’. New members are always welcome, but please email for the location and to say that you will be attending.
Our September meeting on Monday 8th September takes the form of a craft evening, so feel free to bring an apron or wear appropriate clothing!
There will also be a quiz table for those who prefer not to take part in this activity (but we hope that you all will!)
Following on from our July meeting we will have a collection box for South Central Ambulance Service (who train and provide First Responders) at the September meeting
Don’t forget to bring your photos for the ‘Competition of the Month’ . Also bring silver coins to vote for your favourite photo! The money raised goes to ACWW https://acww.org.uk/
There will be a raffle and refreshments.
Please also bring any remaining New Forest Show entries to Monday’s meeting (or your score and comment cards) so we can make a lovely display of our members work for all to see.
We have decided to carry over the Growing Competition to our October meeting to give you further time to nurture your luffa plants! So don’t abandon them yet!
At the meeting, there will be sign-up sheets for the following:
World Textile Day – Saturday 27th September – cakes and help needed
Walk 23rd September 10.30am at Whitefield Moor car park
Lunch 30th September Hare and Hounds, Sway
Restart the Heart Awareness Day on Wednesday 16th October – more details to follow.
Skittles Evening Wednesday 22nd October
Gallery tour and light lunch/afternoon tea 23rd October Palais de
QuiltFest 1-3rd November
Jean Genie denim recycling event on 14th November 2pm
The Day Centre have invited us to a Macmillan coffee morning on Friday 19th September from 10.45 -12
Bandage Making for Ukraine takes place on Wednesday mornings from 10am at Rita’s house. Please email for venue details. Help is always needed, either at these sessions or tasks that can be done in your own home.
Darts takes place on Thursday mornings at The Foresters Arms at 11am
I think that is all the news and information for now.
We look forward to seeing those who can make it at Monday’s meeting. Arrival is from 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Don’t forget to input your car registration to get free parking at the village hall.
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