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
On Saturday of the Jubilee weekend, Brockenhurst WI teamed up with the Mother’s Union to provide refreshments at the Platinum Jubilee celebrations at the Brockenhurst Football club. An array of beautiful cakes were made for the occasion by our talented bakers and were very popular. Despite an unfavourable weather forecast, the rain stayed away and people enjoyed the entertainment and stalls at this event. Our … Continue reading Jubilee Celebrations Part Two -Refreshments at the Football Club
We are ringing on the changes for June and having a Supper Club to allow those who work to attend as well. So save the date for evening of 27th June. This will take place at The Red Lion, Boldre at 6.30pm. Please sign up at Monday’s meeting or contact us. Continue reading June “Lunch” Club (Supper Club)
Brockenhurst WI members, led by Issy, organised a Jubilee Bench Trail around the village on Friday. Brockenhurst boasts numerous wooden benches round the village centre. One such bench was erected to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Silver Jubilee in 1860. The village really went to town in 1937 to celebrate King George’s Coronation with the provision of benches. Residents of Brockenhurst, visitors from far and wide enjoyed … Continue reading Jubilee Celebrations Part One- Bench Trail
As always, the various crafting club members have been busy. The craft group have been working on their entry for the New Forest Show and, among other things, have been doing some painting and experimenting with techniques. Liz W has continued to put on cookery masterclasses, the last one being peppermint cream making. The Quilting group have been working hard under the tutelage of Kim … Continue reading May Crafting
Our June walk and meet-up will be on Thursday 16th June at 6pm (to allow those who work to attend too). We will start at Beechern Wood car park off the Rhinefield Road in Brockenhurst. 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 … Continue reading June Walk and Meet-Up
Twelve ladies lunched this month at the Hare and Hounds in Sway.It was a happy, noisy time.The staff were very organised and welcoming to us.Twelve clean plates! Twelve happy ladies! Continue reading May Lunch Club
After some raining days, we were unsure how wet the forest would be for our May walk. We started with grey skies as we set off from Beechern Wood car park, Brockenhurst across Whitemoor. We weren’t the only ones on Whitemoor and it was lovely to see a big group of ponies and foals, which we observed from a distance. (Photos taken with a zoom … Continue reading May Walk and Meet-Up
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