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
Brockenhurst WI have had a busy month! Our Darts team had the last game in their pool on Thursday 6th July at the Foresters Arms against Sway WI. Sway won two games to one, but it was a very close match! Rita and her team have continued to make bandages for Ukraine on Wednesday mornings. Rita is continuing to run these session in August, apart from Wednesday 16th … Continue reading July Round Up 2023
A record number of Brockenhurst WI members entered categories in this years New Forest Show with the theme of celebration. We had 14 members step up to Kim’s challenge of entering the show and had entries in 11 of the 13 classes. Some members were enthusiastic enough to put two entries in the same class, so there 56 items were entered. Many of these had … Continue reading New Forest Show July 2023
On a very showery day we went to The White Hart in Cadnam for our July Lunch Club. The staff were very welcoming staff and 13 ladies lunched. We were all served together having pre ordered. Our meal choices were varied, salads, egg and chips and burgers. We were very pleased to have a new member amongst us, and hope she will come again. There … Continue reading July Lunch Club 2023
The WI has a long history of campaigning on a wide range of issues. Our campaigns tackle issues that matter to women in their communities. From equal pay to climate change, mental health and violence against women, over the past 100 years we have embraced a diverse set of challenges. The WI has brought about real change – and we are just getting started! We have campaigned to End Plastic Soup and Environmenstrual … Continue reading Plastic Free Brockenhurst
Our July walk didn’t feel very summery today as three brave women and a dog set off from Beechern Wood car park on a very wet afternoon! We walked across a soggy Whitemoor. As we approached Puttles Bridge, a family of Stonechats were calling and we stopped to have a look at these. We paused at the bridge so Libby could have a paddle and … Continue reading July Walk 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
This was a packed evening with five guests, again with the pleasure of having Jude Vaughan, the National President of New Zealand Federation of Women’s Institutes with us. There were lots of sign-up sheets and a display of Hampshire WI Activities. Find out more information about these events here Evelyn’s presented Elaine with a Rose plant to thank her for being our President for the … Continue reading July Meeting 2023
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
Brockenhurst WI has had another busy month with lots of activities for all: Our monthly meeting was an interesting and busy one! You can read about it here. Lunch Club This months Lunch club was at The Turfcutters, East Boldre. We were sat outside which was pleasant but there a bit a chill when a breeze passed through. We were once again delighted to be … Continue reading June Round-Up
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