June Round-Up

Brockenhurst WI has had another busy month with lots of activities for all: Our monthly meeting was an interesting and busy one! You can read about it here. Lunch Club This months Lunch club was at The Turfcutters, East Boldre. We were sat outside which was pleasant but there a bit a chill when a breeze passed through. We were once again delighted to be … Continue reading June Round-Up

Group Quiz Teams

Sway WI hosted the WI Group Quiz with 7 teams taking part.  There were 8 rounds of questions from General knowledge, Music, Sporting Nicknames, Nicknames, History, Words, The Natural World, Round Britain and The Last Round. Brockenhurst Red team consisted of Judy, Jayne, Janette, Issy and Elaine Brockenhurst Blue team consisted of – Vicky, Karen, Sue, Pam and Sue. The winner was Sway White.  Second … Continue reading Group Quiz Teams

June Activities

Our next meeting is Monday 12th June, at which our speaker will be Tony Gilks, talking to us about “Jewels in the Crown”, the history behind the gems in the Coronation regalia, very topical and I’m sure will be fascinating. The Competition of the Month competition will be a flower (a single flower in a vase). There will also be a raffle. If you are … Continue reading June Activities

March Activities

We have another busy month ahead with activities to suit all. Monthly Meeting Monday 13th March This month we have the return of speaker Jane Glennie. This time, she will talk to us about ‘Violet’s Britannic Escape’. Nursing experiences during WW1 and Escape from the Titanic’s sister ship, Britannic. Brockenhurst Village Hall 7pm arrival from 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Guests welcome.  There will be a … Continue reading March Activities

October’s Meeting and Press Report

We met this month for our meeting at The Village Hall.  The competition of the month for this month was to make Christmas Tree decorations.  We received a good selection and money was raised by voting with silver coins for our charity ACWW.   The craft group brought along some of the July New Forest Show entries so that members could be encouraged to enter … Continue reading October’s Meeting and Press Report

Hampshire WI Quiz

Our quiz team took part in the final of the Hampshire WI Quiz on 30th September at Eastleigh. Our team consisted of Jan Viner, Isabel Toward, Elaine Blachford, Zena Smith & Janette Smethurst. Our team gained the position of 9th out of 18 teams in the final, from a pool of approximately 120 WI groups in lower Hampshire. Well done ladies! The Worthys Winchester came … Continue reading Hampshire WI Quiz