August is generally a quiet month for Brockenhurst WI, although activities have still taken place this month. Rita and her team have continued to make bandages for Ukraine and are doing sterling work. Janette and the darts team have continued to practice ahead of their forthcoming match. We had our trip to Breamore House which you can read about here. We look forward to the … Continue reading August Round-Up
After a busy July, Brockenhurst WI have a quieter August. We don’t have a Meeting in August, but we have a great speaker lined up for September (see below). Rita is continuing to hold bandage making sessions for Ukraine on Wednesday mornings from 10am-12 noon (except from Wednesday 16th August). Darts Practice sessions will continue on Thursday mornings at 11am at the Foresters Arms, Brookley Road, … Continue reading August Activities 2023
On Thursday evening, sixteen members met at Woodside Gardens with four patient helpers from Lymington Croquet Club for a very enjoyable couple of hours. The stormy-looking clouds stayed far enough away for us to remain dry, although some of us tried to blame the wind for our dodgy shots! We were divided into teams of four, switched about after each round, and played three rounds. … Continue reading Croquet at Lymington Thursday 13th July
Our next meeting is Monday 10th July 2023 Monthly Meeting with speaker Joanna Foat: “The Lumberjills – Britain’s Forgotten Army”. Brockenhurst Village Hall arrival from 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Joanna has written several books on her subject and will have some for sale on Monday. Guests are most welcome to attend. Please contact us for more information. There will also be a raffle at Monday’s meeting. The … Continue reading July Activities
Our next meeting is Monday 12th June, at which our speaker will be Tony Gilks, talking to us about “Jewels in the Crown”, the history behind the gems in the Coronation regalia, very topical and I’m sure will be fascinating. The Competition of the Month competition will be a flower (a single flower in a vase). There will also be a raffle. If you are … Continue reading June Activities
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
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
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
Brockenhurst Women's Institute 