The focus of the March craft group sessions was preparing for the Group Show. Kim’s quilting groups have been busy. The beginners group are making great progress with their quilts. The intermediate group have been learning a variety of great techniques to further their quilting skills including piping and double borders. They ended the course learning to make a zipped pouch and as you can … Continue reading March Craft Group Sessions
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
Bandage Making Rita continues to hold Bandage making sessions at her house on Wednesdays between 10am and 12 noon. All are welcome to attend and lend a hand. Rita’s Open Garden in Aid of Ukraine Rita held an Open Garden in aid of Ukraine on the weekend of 18th and 19th March. Despite a a wet morning on Saturday, the weather in the afternoon was … Continue reading Ukraine Update
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
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
Special Socks for Ukraine Special socks are needed for the wounded in Ukraine. It is not possible to buy them but they are easy to knit – the heel is not required but they need to have buttons with the opening starting right after the toes area (the example on the photo below is a bit wrong as the buttons are starting too high, needs … Continue reading Knitters, Can You Help?
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
This month our members have been busy doing various craft activities. The Craft group met at Ann H and worked on various projects. Kim hosted Quilting sessions for both the beginners and intermediate groups. Gina hosted a sewing workshop and shared her skills and talents with the group. Rita and her team continue to make bandages on Wednesdays . Janice is still collecting knitted/crochet warm … Continue reading February Craft Group
This month Brockenhurst WI celebrated 105 years with a lovely social evening which was well attended. Members were treated by the craft group to a variety of demonstrations and activities. Karen showed us some great floral displays. There were 16 members celebrating theirs Birthdays this month who all received a a lovely polyanthus. We had our customary raffle. Afterwards we raised a toast to 105 … Continue reading Our February Birthday Meeting
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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