The focus of the March craft group sessions was preparing for the Group Show. Kim’s quilting groups have been busy. The beginners group are making great progress with their quilts. The intermediate group have been learning a variety of great techniques to further their quilting skills including piping and double borders. They ended the course learning to make a zipped pouch and as you can … Continue reading March Craft Group Sessions
Despite a month of mixed and often rainy weather, we were able to do our March walk with just occasional drizzle as we started off from Beechern Wood car park. After so much rain in was nice to get out into the ‘fresh’ air and stretch our legs. Even on a breezy grey day, there are always interesting things to see in the New Forest … Continue reading March Walk and Meet Up
Most people probably know Wealden Down as being the home of the TV show The Repair Cafe, but there is much more to it that that as Brockenhurst WI members and guests found out when we visited. It is the home to 1,000 years of rural life in an open air site. The Museum’s 40 acres site, historic gardens and buildings are fascinating places to … Continue reading Trip to Wealden Down
Report written by Elaine about the Hampshire WI Spring Council meeting: Last Wednesday Evelyn, Maureen and I attended the HCFWI Spring Council Meeting and AGM at The Guildhall, Portsmouth. The event was not well attended despite the NFWI Chair as Guest Speaker. This was a shame as you all know her face and article from the WI magazine! The usual AGM business went through with … Continue reading Spring Council Meeting 2023
This weekend saw the 73rd Brockenhurst Group Show where members of the Brockenhurst Group comprising of Brockenhurst WI, Sway WI, Barton Bees WI and New Milton Sands WI competed. The hall was a riot of spring colours and was a delight to see. There were 16 individual categories and 2 Co-operative categories that members could enter. 25 members from Brockenhurst WI entered in 15 classes, … Continue reading The 73rd Brockenhurst Group Show
Eight ladies from Brockenhurst WI had lunch at Steff’s Kitchen in Beaulieu. The ladies were looked after well and the food was lovely. A good time was had by all. Continue reading March Lunch Club
Well done to everyone who has agreed to enter the forthcoming Group Show. It can seem daunting to enter, but it is important to put it into perspective. The Group Show is an occasion. A chance to show each other what we can do. A chance to work as a team within our WI. It’s not a case of life and death. It’s not about … Continue reading How Group Show Items are Marked
This month, members of Brockenhurst WI and a few spouses embarked on a walking tour of Hythe which was organised by Issy. We were relieved that the earlier squall had abated as we started our tour. On our tour, we learnt some great facts and information about Hythe. Our first port of call was at the Daymark. Our guide Nigel, from See Southampton, told us … Continue reading Walking Tour of Hythe
This month our members have been busy doing various craft activities. The Craft group met at Ann H and worked on various projects. Kim hosted Quilting sessions for both the beginners and intermediate groups. Gina hosted a sewing workshop and shared her skills and talents with the group. Rita and her team continue to make bandages on Wednesdays . Janice is still collecting knitted/crochet warm … Continue reading February Craft Group
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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