Our talk this month was by an Archaeologist – Ruby Mogg about Medieval Southampton. She was full of enthusiasm about her subject despite the heat! She took us through the Saxon era, the Normans and late Medieval Period. There is no written record before the Roman invasion. A lot of Saxon encampments were where Bitterne is today, towards the River Test. There was a grid … Continue reading July Monthly Meeting 2022
Our July walk will be on Thursday 21st July starting at Beechern Wood car park at 10.am. We will walk for one to two mile miles and will walk at gentle pace to suit all. The paths can be wet or muddy, so please wear appropriate footwear for all eventualities. Ukraine hosts and guests are invited to join us for this walk. Please contact us with any … Continue reading July Walk and Meet-Up
The Federation Quiz is an annual event, which starts with the first rounds held in the Groups. The first round for Brockenhurst Group took place at Brockenhurst Village Hall on the 29th June. The winning team would progress to the final in Eastleigh at the end of September. With a monetary prize available for the top 3 teams in the final, Brockenhurst WI mustered enough … Continue reading Quiz
Brockenhurst WI Darts team are taking part in a local competition. The team members consist of Janette, Janice, Meral, Kathryn W, Karen W, Tricia H, Karen W, Sue H, and Chris I, with 4 playing in a match. On the 23rd June, our Brockenhurst WI team, Janette, Karen W, Mel, and Kathryn W beat Ringwood and Hangersley WI with two games to one. On the … Continue reading Darts
This month, a supper club was organised so those who work could attend. It was held at the Red Lion in Boldre. Our members agreed that it was nice to have an evening meal for a change. The food was good, with a good choice of dishes. . We had a long table at the back, so there was lo lots of space for us … Continue reading June Supper Club
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
This month we rung the changes and did an evening walk. It had been a beautiful day and although it had clouded over a little, it was a very pleasant temperature for a walk. As we we set off from Beechern Wood car park, we could see some foals, one of them quite small. It was pony central on the moor and we gave them … Continue reading June Walk and Meet-Up
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
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