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By-Gone Brockenhurst

Did you know that John Purkess has written ten books about Brockenhurst? The books are £5 each and are available for purchase from Pot Pourri, in Brookley Road, Brockenhurst. Profits from sales of the books go to Brockenhurst Church.  Brockenhurst W.I. has several mentions in the By-Gone Brockenhurst books, including: In book two there is an article about the ‘Morant Hall’ which has photograph of 1922 W.I. … Continue reading By-Gone Brockenhurst

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Activities, Celebrations, Competitions, Crafts, New Forest Show

New Forest Show July 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

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Activities, ACWW, Bandage Making, Community, Competitions, Crafts, Darts, Lunch, Monthly Meeting, Outings, Walk

May Activities

Here are a list of activities and events for May: This month’s walk and meet up will take place at 2.30pm on Thursday 11th May. The venue is to be confirmed (as Julie would like to try and arrange a bluebell walk if the bluebells are still out!) If you would like to come, please contact us to book your place and Julie will email … Continue reading May Activities

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Brockenhurst Village Pancake Race

Today Brockenhurst WI took part in Brockenhurst Village Annual Pancake Race. There was an impressive turnout of competitors and spectators for this event and good to see such community spirit. It was lovely to see WI Members out to watch this event and to cheer on their team. The were races for everyone from toddlers up and from many different village groups, which was lovely … Continue reading Brockenhurst Village Pancake Race

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