Six members from Brockenhurst WI gathered to make more bandages for Ukraine. New Forest for Ukraine have been gifted some sheets, so we could get going making Triangular bandages which are much needed and go in the trauma packs. We managed to make around 40 Triangular bandages during this session. Rolled bandages and Tourniquet ties were also made. Brockenhurst WI members have come up trumps … Continue reading Bandage Making 20th July
On Monday evening our Darts team won again! They are now through to the next round! The team consisted of Janette, Meral, Karen Welch and Kathryn Whalley. Well done ladies and good luck in the next round! Continue reading Darts News
New Forest for Ukraine was on featured on Countryfile on Sunday 10th July and bandages was highlighted as something that is sadly much needed. So it has been lovely to see so many Brockenhurst WI members stepping up to help with bandage making. 10 people gathered at Julie’s house to make bandages this session and the priority was making triangular bandages that go in trauma … Continue reading Bandage Making 13th July 2022
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
Brockenhurst Women's Institute 