Activities, Celebrations, Community

Jubilee Celebrations Part One- Bench Trail

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

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Activities, Crafts

May Crafting

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

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Community

Supporting Ukraine

Brockenhurst WI continue to see how we can support Ukraine. Our boxes of toiletries are being well received by Ukraine refugees who are staying in Brockenhurst and we have had so lovely feedback and grateful thanks for these, so thank you all for your support and donations. We are inviting Ukraine refugees and their hosts on our May walk to welcome them into our community … Continue reading Supporting Ukraine

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Activities

August Outing

Our 2022 WI Summer Outing is at Furzey Gardens on Monday August 8th. We will meet at Furzey Gardens at 5.30pm, have a talk from one of their gardeners at 6pm, followed by tea/coffee and cake. Afterwards members will be free to wander around and enjoy the gardens. The cost will be £15 per person. Karen McFarlane is organising this event and will have more … Continue reading August Outing

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