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

July Activities

Our next meeting is Monday 10th July 2023 Monthly Meeting with speaker Joanna Foat: “The Lumberjills – Britain’s Forgotten Army”. Brockenhurst Village Hall arrival from 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Joanna has written several books on her subject and will have some for sale on Monday. Guests are most welcome to attend. Please contact us for more information. There will also be a raffle at Monday’s meeting. The … Continue reading July Activities

Brockenhurst is Awarded ‘Plastic Free Communities’ Status as it Takes Action on Single-Use Plastic

Brockenhurst has joined a network of communities across the UK who are leading the way to tackle throw away plastic at source. The village has been awarded Plastic Free Community status by marine conservation charity, Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), in recognition of the work it has done to start reducing the impact of single-use plastic on the environment. Greener Brockenhurst & local residents started the campaign … Continue reading Brockenhurst is Awarded ‘Plastic Free Communities’ Status as it Takes Action on Single-Use Plastic

Walk and Tea in Aid of ACWW

Brockenhurst WI members answered Hampshire WI’s plea to raise money for ACWW by doing a walk and tea in the New Forest. We were joined by Alfie. The Associated Country Women of the World was founded in 1929 to bring together rural women and their organisations all over the world, and in so doing address the challenges they faced as a result of the isolation … Continue reading Walk and Tea in Aid of ACWW