August is generally a quiet month for Brockenhurst WI, although activities have still taken place this month. Rita and her team have continued to make bandages for Ukraine and are doing sterling work. Janette and the darts team have continued to practice ahead of their forthcoming match. We had our trip to Breamore House which you can read about here. We look forward to the … Continue reading August Round-Up
After a busy July, Brockenhurst WI have a quieter August. We don’t have a Meeting in August, but we have a great speaker lined up for September (see below). Rita is continuing to hold bandage making sessions for Ukraine on Wednesday mornings from 10am-12 noon (except from Wednesday 16th August). Darts Practice sessions will continue on Thursday mornings at 11am at the Foresters Arms, Brookley Road, … Continue reading August Activities 2023
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
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
Brockenhurst WI have continued to run lots of different events and activities. Our monthly meeting was also our AGM. As well as having a speaker, we also did a toy collection for Ukraine. You can read about it here. Members enjoyed the sunshine and seeing bluebells at our monthly walk. Bandage Making Sessions As well and the usual Wednesday bandage making session, Rita ran a … Continue reading May Round-Up 2023
Can you join #TheBigHelpOut this Bank Holiday Monday? To mark His Majesty The King’s Coronation thousands of organisations across the country are getting together to give us all the chance to help out in our own local communities. Rita is looking for volunteers to help with Bandage Making for Ukraine and is offering a volunteering opportunity between 10am and 12 noon on Monday 8th May. … Continue reading The Big Help Out -Can You Lend a Hand?
Here are a list of activities and events for May: This month’s walk and meet up will take place at 2.30pm on Thursday 11th May. The venue is to be confirmed (as Julie would like to try and arrange a bluebell walk if the bluebells are still out!) If you would like to come, please contact us to book your place and Julie will email … Continue reading May Activities
Our April activities started with our April meeting with a talk by Claire Sherwood from The New Forest Park Authority. A report can be read here. Rita has continued to head up bandage making for Ukraine and the team are doing sterling working making and rolled bandages which will be sent to Ukraine. Rita welcome help either on Wednesday mornings from 10am -12 noon. Or the tasks can … Continue reading April Round-Up
Our next meeting is at Brockenhurst Village Hall on Monday April 17th with a speaker from the NPA talking about Ground Nesting Birds. At the meeting we will have the Competition of the Month which is a photograph of something that makes you happy. A photo taken within the last year. Size no larger than 7 x 5 inch or 13 x 18 cm. Proceeds … Continue reading April Activities
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