Following a talk a few years ago, a group of Brockenhurst WI ladies visited Honeypot House and garden in Blackfield. The sun shone and so we were able to enjoy the fabulous grounds and the house. The charity operates three respite residential houses – the New Forest, Wales and a new one in Scotland. The idea is for child carers to come for a short … Continue reading Tour of Honeypot House
Here is a round-up of our forthcoming activities for November: On Monday 14th November we have our monthly meeting. The theme is Christmas & Celebration Crafts, with a demonstration by Annette Williams. It will be held at Brockenhurst Village Hall arrival from 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Annette will will have kits for sale, so bring money with you if you would like to purchase anything. Janice … Continue reading November Activities
Twelve ladies from Brockenhurst WI got together to make stars under the expert tutelage of our member Jayne. We had some preparation homework of cutting the material into 4 strips then folding and ironing it so we were all ready to go! Jayne demonstrated the processes to us in stages. Firstly we learnt how to lay out the strips to get started Then we learnt … Continue reading Star Making
Our first bandage session of the month was hosted by Evelyn and attended by Rita. They did sterling work. The seconds session was hosted by Julie and attended by Moira, Rita and Barbara. We made 18 triangular bandages, tourniquet ties and ripped and rolled sheets to make rolled bandages. Avery, who is coordinating the bandage making process for New Forest for Ukraine, dropped in with … Continue reading October Bandage Making for Ukraine
Our craft group focused on making Christmas decorations for our stall at the Brockenhurst Christmas Fun Evening on 2nd December. Carole had made salt dough so Maureen and Julie got busy with rolling pins and cutters and made a variety of decorations. Carole, Gina, Evelyn and Corinne got cutting and sewing to make some lovely felt decorations. Ann H had got the ball rolling and … Continue reading October Craft Group (Part 1)
Janice sends her thanks to everyone for their generosity in knitting and donating for Hats off for Ukraine. It was received very gratefully when she took all that she was given down to The Hub at Ampress Lane. These hats were previously delivered from Brockenhurst WI New Forest for Ukraine are appealing for thick knitted hats and scarves from those who are happy to knit.Donations … Continue reading Hats Off for Ukraine
We are delighted to announce that our Darts Team consisting of Janette, Kathryn, Janice, Karen and Tricia were victorious in the Darts Final on Tuesday 4th October. Congratulations ladies. Continue reading Our Victorious Darts Team!
On Tuesday 4th October members of Brockenhurst WI, partners and friends embarked on a guided tour of Southampton with a guide from See Southampton. This came about after our July Speaker whetted our appetite about the history of Southampton. The guide took us to the monument to the Pilgrim Fathers (and mothers!). We looked at the wall and learnt how the water used to come … Continue reading Tour of Southampton
Here is a round-up of our forthcoming activities for October: On Monday 10th October we have our monthly meeting upstairs at Brockenhurst Village Hall. The speaker is Mrs E Barron MBE and the talk is entitles “in Grandpa’s Footsteps”. Janice will have a table for anyone who has kindly donated knitted hats for her ‘Hats Off for Ukraine’ campaign. She will then deliver them to … Continue reading October Activities
On 30th September, Ann H led the craft group in Iris folding, a paper folding technique. Maureen, Sue and Corrine attended this session. As you can see from the photos, the results are superb! All three now want to do tea bag folding which Ann has demonstrated before. Thank you for hosting this Ann. The next craft group session will be held on: We will … Continue reading September Craft Group
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