New Forest for Ukraine was on featured on Countryfile on Sunday 10th July and bandages was highlighted as something that is sadly much needed. So it has been lovely to see so many Brockenhurst WI members stepping up to help with bandage making. 10 people gathered at Julie’s house to make bandages this session and the priority was making triangular bandages that go in trauma … Continue reading Bandage Making 13th July 2022
With the war in Ukraine sadly showing no let-up, a group of us once more gathered to make some more bandages. There were four us, so we were able to share the jobs and work as a team (as we did last Friday). Carole demonstrated how to make triangular bandages out of cotton material. Julie demonstrated bandage making and the sizes required. Barbara turned her … Continue reading More Bandage Making
The Craft group have continued to work on their entries for the New Forest Show, but for the last session in June were inspired by the talk from Avery from New Forest for Ukraine to make bandages for Ukraine. Six of us gathered at Carole’s house and watched the instructional videos on the New Forest for Ukraine website (watch here). We then set to work … Continue reading Craft Group – June sessions
We need help! As it was mentioned at our June meeting, Brockenhurst WI and the Craft group are going to support New Forest for Ukraine in their medical aid project and make bandages to be sent to the front line in Ukraine. Our forthcoming Craft Group sessions are at 2pm on Friday 17th June, 1st July and 15th July and we will be working on … Continue reading Bandage Making for Ukraine
Our June meeting was another very busy one! We started by singing Jerusalem. We had several Birthday girls who received flowers. Our President presented the overall ‘Flower of the Month’ Vase to the winner for the past few years (due to Covid) to the member who had won the ‘competition the most times in this time period. The winner was Maureen P. Maureen P and … Continue reading June Monthly Meeting
As always, the various crafting club members have been busy. The craft group have been working on their entry for the New Forest Show and, among other things, have been doing some painting and experimenting with techniques. Liz W has continued to put on cookery masterclasses, the last one being peppermint cream making. The Quilting group have been working hard under the tutelage of Kim … Continue reading May Crafting
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
Our craft groups has continued to be busy! The Easter Egg was completed and is now on display outside St Saviours Church. Our egg received a card of commendation. This week also saw a group having a lesson in marmalade making. We were taught the principles and pitfalls and all learnt a lot. The Quilting Group is making good progress. Squares have now been sown … Continue reading Craft Groups
The WI have launched a special project to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee! In the March issue of WI Life magazine, our members will find all there is to know about the ‘Where’s WInnie’ craft competition to knit a corgi. From now until the June bank holiday weekend, we’re encouraging keen knitters to have a go at making WInnie the corgi and hiding her in their local community for others … Continue reading Where’s WInnie?
Our crafters have been busy this month! The Craft Group is entering the Church Easter Egg display, with recycling theme to decorate our egg with. This photo shows the beautiful flowers knitted by Anne N. Plans also continue for entries in the New Forest Show. The next session of the craft group will be at Carole’s house on Friday 8th April at 2pm The Quilting … Continue reading Craft Club – March Update
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