Brockenhurst WI is part of the ‘Brockenhurst Group’ area group which covers Sway, Barton Bees and New Milton Sands. Every other year we take part in a Craft and Produce show when members have a chance to show their craft and cooking skills in a friendly competition. The group show took place this weekend and the standard of entires was phenomenal! Brockenhurst WI won the … Continue reading Group Show
We were greeted by another beautiful sunny, albeit chilly day for our November walk. As it was dry underfoot, we set off over Whitemoor and saw a Mistle Thrush. As we approached the middle Puttles Bridge, the light was beautiful and Julie couldn’t resist taking this photograph of the group and her shadow! As we crossed the bridge, the colours in the woods were stunning … Continue reading November Walk and Meet-Up
Brockenhurst WI is part of the ‘Brockenhurst Group’ area group which covers Sway, Barton Bees and New Milton Sands. It will soon be the Craft and Produce show when members have a chance to show their craft and cooking skills in a friendly competition. The Brockenhurst Group Show takes place on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th December 2021 at St Mary Magdalene Church Hall, New … Continue reading Brockenhurst Group Show
We welcomed several new members at our November meeting. This month we were treated to a talk by local photographer Gordon Small on the Flora and Fauna of Hampshire. Gordon talked us through his wonderful slideshow of photographs of a variety of birds, animals and fungi photographed at various locations in Hampshire. We saw beautiful photographs of many different varieties of birds, including Siskins, Great … Continue reading November Meeting
Brockenhurst WI are proud to support Greener Brockenhurst to support Greener Brockenhurst. There is a Recycling Shed which is located in the car park of Brockenhurst Village Hall. As you drive into the car park, you will see it straight in front of you, located on the back fence. Twelve different types of waste are collected that are currently not recycled by New Forest District … Continue reading Greener Brockenhurst
The next lunch club will be on Wednesday 24th November at the Crown and Stirrup in Lyndhurst at 12.30 It you would like to attend, please sign up on the sign-up sheet at our meeting on Monday. Or contact us for a message to be passed onto Christine K Continue reading November Lunch Club
Our next walk is on Monday 22nd November, starting at 10am from Beechern Wood car park, off the Rhinefield Road, Brockenhurst. We will walk for one to two miles and will walk at a gentle pace to suit the group. The paths/tracks can be wet and/or muddy, so please wear appropriate footwear. Please contact Julie Wootten to sign up of if you have any questions. Continue reading November Walk and Meet-Up
The next meeting of the Craft Club will be on November 5th at Carole’s house starting at 2pm. At this meeting, Anne will be sharing her card making skills. As Christmas is rapidly approaching, any other Christmas card ideas are welcome so please bring them along. The following meeting on the 19th November will be at Anne’s house starting at 2pm. At this meeting we … Continue reading November Craft Club Meetings
This month, 14 members of Brockenhurst WI met for lunch at the Hare and Hounds in Sway. Conversation flowed, all the food arrived together and was piping hot. What more could we ask for! Everyone enjoyed their lunch and having a chat with each other and a good time was had by all. Continue reading October Lunch Club
After some very heavy rain showers, the sun was shining on the morning of our walk from Beechern Wood car park. We set off towards the Ober river which had burst its banks in places! After crossing the bridge, we headed up through the woods onto higher and drier ground! There was some interesting fungi to be seen, but no pigs or deer visible. We … Continue reading October Walk and Meet Up
Brockenhurst Women's Institute 