On a beautiful summer’s evening we gathered for our AGM, it always comes around so quickly every year. We welcomed 42 members and 3 visitors, the usual rendering of Jerusalem in the warm summer breeze was enjoyed by everyone and birthday posies were given out to Pat Worn, Anne Panayi and Christine O’Connor. Welcome packs were given out to our new members Elaine Blachford, Anne … Continue reading Press Report May 2018
Lovely afternoon tea at Foxlease. Our ladies know a good scone and jam when they see it! Continue reading Ladies Wot Lunch
No double trouble for Brockenhurst WI darts team. We had a great match against Waterside on 10th May and won all three games! Congratulations to the team – Janette, Mel, Kathryn and Karen – and all those who came along to show their support. Our next match against Ringwood is on 21st May at 7.30pm in The Foresters – here’s aiming for the ‘perfect game’. Continue reading Double Trouble?
The bulbs planted at Brockenhurst Village Hall in celebration of the Brockenhurst WI centenary are bloomin’ marvellous! Continue reading Blooming Birthday Bulbs
Congratulations to all those who took part in the local Group Exhibition. Brockenhurst WI came first in the Craft Collective, and all three participants got Gold Stars. In the Produce Collective, we got a Gold, a Double Silver and a Red. The staging also got high marks in both classes. The members involved in the Craft Co-operative were: Christine Davies (Troll) Rosemary Pope (Blackwork picture) … Continue reading Brockenhurst Group WI Exhibition
The latest news, birthdays and updates, as well as a very knowledgeable guest speaker on the Indian Tribes of the North American Plains. Continue reading Press Report April 2018
After the excitement of our 100th birthday celebrations in February, Brockenhurst WI settled back into our normal meeting in March. As usual we sang Jerusalem, welcomed 4 new guests and gave out birthday posies to Hilary Blurton, Sue Kingsley-Thomas, Karen McFarlane, Hilary Turner, Wendy Wallace, Diane Webster, Kathryn Whalley and (belatedly) Karen Whitty. There were photographs on display from the birthday party along with the … Continue reading Press Report March 2018
Theatre trip: World premiere production opens Southampton’s brand new theatre, NST City, with a distinctive local flavour. Continue reading Theatre Trip: The Shadow Factory
Brockenhurst WI celebrated its 100th birthday with a fabulous evening at The Balmer Lawn Hotel. 70 members and guests attended and were treated to some close up magic, a delicious meal and a wonderful cake made by one of our members, Liz Wingham. We were delighted to welcome 4 presidents from the Brockenhurst WI group, also Maureen Levenson who is Chairman of Hampshire County Federation. … Continue reading Press Report February 2018
