We started October by having a stall at the Artisan Market at the railway station where we were promoting our campaign and giving out information cards. ‘Bystanders can be Lifesavers’ empowers people with information and training options of what to do if someone has a cardiac arrest.
We were concentrating on the following resources:
https://www.defibfinder.uk/ lists the nearest defibrillators to you (wherever you are in the uk)
https://revivr.bhf.org.uk/?shar=1 is a great CPR and defibrillator training tool that takes just 15 minutes and could save a life!
https://what3words.com/ will help you to pinpoint your location in an emergency.
Our monthly meeting is on Monday 13th October, please arrive after 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Our speaker is Liz Murray and she will be talking about “Health is Wealth. Protect your greatest asset”.
At the meeting, there will be the judging of our 2025 ‘Growing Competition, which was growing luffas, so please bring along any luffa’s that you have grown. Points will be awarded for the length of sponge and the overall condition.
The “Competition of Month” is “Fruit from the Garden” – whether it be perfect looking or wonky fruits, bring them along! Members vote for their favourite with a silver coin of any denomination and the winner is the item with the most coins. Donations go to ACWW. We will also have our usual raffle and refreshments.
Continuing with our campaign, we will be giving out our information cards for ‘Bystanders can be Lifesavers’ in and around Brockenhurst village on Thursday 16th October between 11am and 2pm, for ‘Restart a Heart Day’.
We have a Skittles evening with Fish and Chip supper on Wednesday 22nd October at the Huntsman. The cost is £14. There will be a sign-up sheet at Monday’s meeting, or contact me to sign up.
Lunch Club on Thursday, 23rd October at the Palais des Vaches, Inchmery. There will be a tour of the art gallery first, then a light lunch or afternoon tea. A sign-up sheet including car sharing will be out on Monday. Or contact me to sign up.
The Darts team continue to practice 11am on Thursday mornings at Foresters Arms, Brookley Road, Brockenhurst. All welcome to join in.
Rita continues to lead Bandage Making for Ukraine on Wednesdays from10am-12 noon at her house. Please contact us for more details and location. All are welcome to help.
October Craft group sessions will be on Friday 17th and 31st October where Carole will be teaching cushion cover making and ideas for zipless covers. (A category at the Group Show). Please contact us for more details and location.
The PTA are having a quiz evening on 17th October. If you are interested in attending, please contact me.
A Skittles evening with Fish and Chip supper has been organised for Wednesday 22nd October at the Huntsman. The cost is £14. There will be a A sign-up sheet at Monday’s meeting, or contact me to sign up.
A reminder that we are fortunate to have QuiltFest, a weekend of sewing in Brockenhurst on1st-3rd November for WI members:
Saturday 1st November 9.30-10.45am Talk ‘A history of Colour Through Sylko’ Cost £5
Saturday 1st November 11-4 Folded Star Workshop using Christmas Fabrics cost £10 plus £10 for fabric
Sunday 2nd November Cushion making -including flange, zip, piping £20
Monday 3rd November 9.30-4pm Winter Hedgerow fabric picture workshop £25 plus £10 for fabric.
More information can be found here. Please sign up and pay as soon as possible – sign up sheets will be a Monday’s meeting.
On Friday 14th November 2025 we are holding Jean Genie -Craft event run by the resourceful people from Lymington Transition. It will be held from 2pm-4pm at Brockenhurst Village Hall . The cost is £10 to cover the hall hire and give a small donation to Lymington Transition. There will be a sign up sheet at Monday’s meeting and payment would be appreciated asap.
We have been asked to run a children craft activity at the Annual Community Christmas Market on Sunday 23rd November from 10-4pm. If you would like more details or can help with this, please let me know.
Dates for your diary
12th November Hampshire WI Festive Shopping Evening at John Lewis, Southampton. Ticket price £15 (includes a £10 gift card and a free drink). Tickets available here.
17th November 10.30-12 – Resolutions Discussions, WI House, Eastleigh Cost £5 Tickets available here.
25th November 2025 Candlelight Vigil for “No More Violence Against Women’ at Portsmouth Guildhall Square.
Friday 28th-Sunday 30th Brockenhurst Christmas Tree Festival – more details to follow.
3rd December 7.30-9pm -Virtual Resolutions Discussions on Zoom cost £5
Friday 5th December from 6-8pm Brockenhurst Christmas Fun Evening
Friday 9th December Brockenhurst Group Carol Service at Ashley Baptist Church 2pm
Tuesday 24 March 10am – 4pm Spring Council Meeting and AGM, Southampton. Tickets are on sale now here Tickets can be purchased here.
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