This meeting was our AGM. We were joined by our WI Adviser Janet Reid who conducted the AGM for us. The committee’s Annual Report was read by our Secretary Caroline. Presentation and Adoption of Financial Statement by our Treasurer Zena. Elaine read out her President’s Report. Janet Reid for conducted the voting of the Committee Members. As there was only one candidate standing for President, … Continue reading May Meeting & AGM
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
Eight ladies from Brockenhurst WI had lunch at Steff’s Kitchen in Beaulieu. The ladies were looked after well and the food was lovely. A good time was had by all. Continue reading March Lunch Club
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
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
Twelve ladies from Brockenhurst WI met today for lunch. This was organised by Christine K. We were welcomed by the staff at The Filly Inn. The food was excellent however the pavlova dessert was to die for! A huge plate of strawberry flavoured meringue filled with ice cream and cream with a strawberry sauce. Other desserts available please note. The noise level was high … Continue reading February Lunch Club
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
On 27th January 12 Brockenhurst WI members and 5 of their partners enjoyed a morning visit to Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve, which is managed by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. We were introduced to the reserve and taken on a walk round the lake by Grace Brennan. Visiting two bird hides on the way. Grebes, cranes, swans, cormorants, greater and small egrets were observed … Continue reading Visit to Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve
Brockenhurst Women's Institute 