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
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
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
Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2023. Here is a round-up of our forthcoming activities for January (and beyond!) Monthly Meeting Our monthly meeting on Monday 9th January should be very interesting. Bob Sinfield is talking about The Gag Trade. We will be having a raffle, so don’t forget to bring you money The competition of the month will be to provide a cracker joke. … Continue reading January Activities and News
On Thursday 8th December we have the Brockenhurst Group Carol Concert starting at 2pm at St Mary Magdalene Church, New Milton. If you would like a lift to this event, please contact us to arrange this. On Friday 9th December 2pm we have our final Craft Group Session of 2022 at Carole’s house. We will be Christmas card recycling. All welcome. Please contact us for more information and for … Continue reading December Activities
On Friday 2nd December, Brockenhurst WI had a stall at Brockenhurst Christmas Fun Evening selling the decorations that our members and the craft group have been busily making since September. On the night, Janette set up the gazebo and Jane and Christine K set up the stall. A rota of members manned the stall on the night and as always its was a great team … Continue reading Brockenhurst Christmas Fun Evening
November has one again been a busy month for Brockenhurst WI. Our craft group and members have worked hard making Christmas decorations for our Christmas Stall at the Brockenhust Christmas Fun Evening. The bandage makers have continued to be productive to help Ukraine. Our lunch club members braved the elements to have lunch at the Hare and Hounds in Sway. Brockenhurst WI laid a poppy … Continue reading November Round-Up
Members from Brockenhurst WI have continued to work hard making bandages for Ukraine. Carole hosted the first session of the month and triangular bandages were prioritised as these are needed for trauma packs. The second session was held at Julie’s house. Evelyn hosted the 3rd session of the month. Julie hosted the last two sessions of the month and we worked on using up the … Continue reading November Bandage Making
Our craft group have continued to work hard making Christmas decorations for our stall at the Brockenhurst Christmas Fun evening which is taking place on Friday 2nd December. Carole hosted the first session. Corinne hosted the next session and work started on making a Christmas Tree for the competition amongst stall holders at the Fun Evening too. Julie hosted an additional session on Monday evening … Continue reading November Craft Group
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
Brockenhurst Women's Institute 