This years New Forest Show runs from 26th, 27th and 28th July . The theme for the WI Schedule is ‘Step back in Time’ (carried over from the cancelled show in 2020). The entry classes are: 1. ‘Sweets for my Sweet’ Peppermint Creams Six sweets (half dipped in chocolate optional) displayed in a box with clear lid/clingfilm no larger than 6″ x 4″ (15 x … Continue reading New Forest Show 2022
Thirty-six member and eight guests attended our March meeting. A pot of lovely bulbs were presented to our Birthday girls. A car load of donations were collected for the Ukraine in addition to £235 for the Disasters Emergency Committee (which the Government will match). Evelyn told us about the categories for the New Forest Show (more to follow about this). Meral told us about the … Continue reading Our March Meeting
Members of our Craft Group have been busily beavering away. Mel and Carole have submitted Platinum Jubliee cards for the Queen. The group has been coming up for plans the the New Forest Show. The Craft Group is entering the Church Easter Egg display, with Recycling theme and intend to use ribbons, buttons, fabric and other pretty things we have at home to decorate our … Continue reading Craft Group Update
Our WI member Kim has very kindly volunteered to teach a group of our WI members how to make a quilt. Kim made a stunning quilt which she entered into the Group Show in December. In the first session Kim demonstrated how to cut material using a rotary cutter. We then went shopping and bought material for the quilt we are going to make. In … Continue reading Craft Club Quilting Group
The March craft sessions will be as follows:- Friday 11th March at Anne H’s house. Friday 25th March at Meral’s house. Please contact us for more information. Continue reading March Craft Club Sessions
Our February meeting saw Brockenhurst WI celebrating our 104th Birthday with 35 members and 7 guests in attendance. We had an action packed evening! We celebrated in style and started the evening with a glass of Bucks Fizz. 14 members celebrate their birthday in February and they were presented with a birthday posy. Certificates and a floral tribute were presented to 6 members for their … Continue reading Our February Meeting and our 104th Birthday
At our recent Craft Club session, members experimented with decoupage. We also had a very productive time brainstorming some great ideas for the upcoming New Forest Show. The next craft session will be on 25th February. Please contact us for more Information. Continue reading February Craft Club
Our next meeting is at Carole’s house on 11th February at 2 pm. We will start with some gentle decoupage. Please bring sharp scissors a brush suitable for adding pva glue and any old magazines you have. Plus an item to cover. I have a few if you have nothing suitable. We also need to discuss our programme for the year and plans for the … Continue reading February Craft Group Meeting
You may remember that last Easter Brockenhurst WI members took part in a lockdown craft project with the theme of Renewal. (Click here to read about it). It was always the intention that the squares that were knitted/crocheted to produce these eggs would be turned into a blanket and passed on to charity. We can now report that 5 blankets have been produced thanks to … Continue reading Transformation
A last minute decision took our January meeting on Zoom and our committee and speaker came up trumps to make this happen. Our president Elaine welcomed everyone. She told us about the upcoming walk on Monday 24th January and the lunch club on 28th January (Click red links for more details). We voted on the Resolution for the year and our nomination will be put … Continue reading January Meeting 2022
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