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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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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

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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

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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

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Activities, ACWW, Community, Competitions, Green Initiatives, Group Show, Lunch, Monthly Meeting, Outings, Speakers

March Meeting 2023

This month we were treated to a speaker who had visited us before.  Jane Glennie , an actress and historian , who spoke about the working experiences of Violet Jessop. Jane dressed in a period costume and spoke the part of Violet.  Violet worked on various ships as a stewardess to begin with in 1908 and once war declared , she trained as a Voluntary … Continue reading March Meeting 2023

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March Activities

We have another busy month ahead with activities to suit all. Monthly Meeting Monday 13th March This month we have the return of speaker Jane Glennie. This time, she will talk to us about ‘Violet’s Britannic Escape’. Nursing experiences during WW1 and Escape from the Titanic’s sister ship, Britannic. Brockenhurst Village Hall 7pm arrival from 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Guests welcome.  There will be a … Continue reading March Activities

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