Category: Group Show

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The 73rd Brockenhurst Group Show

This weekend saw the 73rd Brockenhurst Group Show where members of the Brockenhurst Group comprising of Brockenhurst WI, Sway WI, Barton Bees WI and New Milton Sands WI competed. The hall was a riot of spring colours and was a delight to see. There were 16 individual categories and 2 Co-operative categories that members could enter. 25 members from Brockenhurst WI entered in 15 classes, … Continue reading The 73rd Brockenhurst Group Show

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How Group Show Items are Marked

Well done to everyone who has agreed to enter the forthcoming Group Show. It can seem daunting to enter, but it is important to put it into perspective. The Group Show is an occasion. A chance to show each other what we can do. A chance to work as a team within our WI. It’s not a case of life and death. It’s not about … Continue reading How Group Show Items are Marked

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March Meeting 2023

This month we were treated to a speaker who had visited us before.  Jane Glennie , an actress and historian , who spoke about the working experiences of Violet Jessop. Jane dressed in a period costume and spoke the part of Violet.  Violet worked on various ships as a stewardess to begin with in 1908 and once war declared , she trained as a Voluntary … Continue reading March Meeting 2023

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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

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February Activities

We have another busy month ahead with activities to suit all. Monthly Meeting Monday 13th February This month Brockenhurst WI Celebrate our 105th Birthday! This is going to be a fun and interactive session. We will be having a social as well with cake and Prosecco.  The craft group will be engaging us in activities to give you ideas of how you can enter the … Continue reading February Activities

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January Round Up

Our New Year activities included our January meeting and the speaker Bob Sinfield who talked about “The Gag Trade – Misadventures is TV and Comedy”. It was funny and entertaining! Rita has been heading up bandage making for Ukraine and the team are doing sterling working making rolled bandages which will be sent to Ukraine. The Craft Group Six members of the Craft Group met … Continue reading January Round Up

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