Brockenhurst WI continue to see how we can support Ukraine. Our boxes of toiletries are being well received by Ukraine refugees who are staying in Brockenhurst and we have had so lovely feedback and grateful thanks for these, so thank you all for your support and donations. We are inviting Ukraine refugees and their hosts on our May walk to welcome them into our community … Continue reading Supporting Ukraine
Brockenhurst WI wanted to do something to support Ukraine refugees that will be staying in Brockenhurst, so we have been collecting toiletries at our meetings and making up shoe boxes of products. Our members have been very generous. We have also been given donations of toothpaste and tooth brushes from Oak Lodge Dental Practice, so thanks to Alex and Eleanor for these too. Ukraine refugees … Continue reading Supporting Ukraine Refugees
Every year, Brockenhurst WI serves refreshments at the Brockenhurst Needlework Fiesta. Much planning and preparation goes into this. Janette is our star planner and co-ordinates the preparation and planning as well as buying the food for the sandwiches etc. Members volunteer to make cakes and also to give their time during the event to make sandwiches, serve tea, coffee, cakes and sandwiches. Then there is … Continue reading Brockenhurst Needlework Fiesta 2022
When Hampshire WI suggested that WI’s do a walk to raise ACWW, we thought this was a great idea! ACWW stands for The Associated Country Women of the World and it was founded in 1929 to bring rural women and their organisations all over the world together, and in doing so address the challenges they face because of their isolation of their communities, discrimination against … Continue reading ACWW Walk and Coffee Morning
Every Shrove Tuesday Brockenhurst Parish Council put on a Pancake Race. Brookley Road is closed to cars for the occasion. There are races for Pre-School children right up to teenagers. There are also adult races and Brockenhurst WI took part in one of the team relay races. Four ladies from Brockenhurst WI braved the rain to take part- Zena, Janice, Anne and Jayne. Brockenhurst WI … Continue reading Brockenhurst Pancake Race
We are entering a team in Brockenhurst Pancake Race on Tuesday 1st March. We are looking for team members. If you would like to join in the fun, please contact us. Continue reading Brockenhurst Pancake Race
A date for your diary -we are planning a walk on 25th April at 10am (venue to be confirmed) We will walk for one to two mile miles and will walk at gentle pace to suit all. This will be followed by a coffee and cakes for a donation to ACWW. Non-walkers are welcome to join us at 11am. The Associated Country Women of the … Continue reading Walk and Coffee Morning in aid of ACWW
You may remember that last Easter Brockenhurst WI members took part in a lockdown craft project with the theme of Renewal. (Click here to read about it). It was always the intention that the squares that were knitted/crocheted to produce these eggs would be turned into a blanket and passed on to charity. We can now report that 5 blankets have been produced thanks to … Continue reading Transformation
From Greener Brockenhurst: The New Forest National Park Awakenings Festival is a series of online and in-person events, talks and workshops, where people can discover why the New Forest is so special, its role in the climate and nature emergencies, what people are already doing to protect it, and how everyone can help. Greener Brockenhurst will be hosting a HOME ENERGY SOLUTIONS event in Brockenhurst which you … Continue reading Greener Brockenhurst Home Energy Solutions Event
Brockenhurst WI are proud to support Greener Brockenhurst to support Greener Brockenhurst. There is a Recycling Shed which is located in the car park of Brockenhurst Village Hall. As you drive into the car park, you will see it straight in front of you, located on the back fence. Twelve different types of waste are collected that are currently not recycled by New Forest District … Continue reading Greener Brockenhurst
Brockenhurst Women's Institute 