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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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Community, Competitions, Green Initiatives, Plastic Free July, Plastic-Free Brockenhurst

Plastic Free Brockenhurst

The WI has a long history of campaigning on a wide range of issues. Our campaigns tackle issues that matter to women in their communities. From equal pay to climate change, mental health and violence against women, over the past 100 years we have embraced a diverse set of challenges. The WI has brought about real change – and we are just getting started! We have campaigned to End Plastic Soup and Environmenstrual … Continue reading Plastic Free Brockenhurst

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Activities, ACWW, Brockenhurst Group, Community, Competitions, Crafts, Darts, Green Initiatives, Lunch, Monthly Meeting, New Forest Show, Outings, Speakers, Walk

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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Activities, Competitions, Lunch, Monthly Meeting, Speakers

May Meeting & AGM

This meeting was our AGM. We were joined by our WI Adviser Janet Reid who conducted the AGM for us. The committee’s Annual Report was read by our Secretary Caroline. Presentation and Adoption of Financial Statement by our Treasurer Zena. Elaine read out her President’s Report. Janet Reid for conducted the voting of the Committee Members. As there was only one candidate standing for President, … Continue reading May Meeting & AGM

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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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