October started with our Dart’s team practicing. Unfortunately, the Hampshire WI tournament was cancelled, but our team continue to practice -such dedication to the cause!

At our monthly meeting, our speaker was former British Bake-off contestant Nelly Ghaffar. Nelly spoke from the heart about her upbringing. and coming to England from Slovakia 22 years ago. You can read more about it here

Karen organised a Skittles evening and a fish and chip supper at The Huntsman.

Our Craft Group have had 3 sessions this month and have been busy making items for our stall at the Brockenhurst Community Christmas event on 4th December. We have been making boxes, decorating bottles, making and decorating wreaths and making and decorating mini Christmas trees. We look forward to selling these items in December. Ann H has been busy making bracelets at home too.

The Knitting Group have been finishing our baby blankets to give to Ukraine and just started on knitting baby jackets for Ukraine. We learnt how to add on extra stitches to our work, how to increase stitches via KFB method, made button holes, and how to save a dropped stitch. Next meeting is on Monday 2nd November 1.30 to 3.30 and we be knitting a Chocolate Christmas pudding cover. Anyone like to join us please use the sign up sheet at the next meeting or contact us.

The Cross Stitch Group have been working on an autumnal project.

The Quilting Group have resumed sessions and have been working on a project based on the colour wheel.

The Lunch Club had a meal at Helmsley Tea Room. Everyone had a good chat and laugh. The food was delicious and staff were friendly and very efficient. A lovely afternoon was had by all.

Rita and her team of bandar makers have continued to work hard making Bandages for Ukraine.

Look out for our November activities post coming soon.