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
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
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
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
The first meeting of 2023 took place on Monday 9th January and it was really lovely to see so many members and guests at the meeting. It was a busy meeting! There was a raffle run by Maureen and April. Our ‘Competition of the Month’ was a cracker joke and we had a good number of entries. Anne Nolan got the most coins for her joke … Continue reading Our January Meeting
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
Our November meeting was once again a busy one! We had 3 Birthday girls, visitors and guests. We had a raffle run by Maureen and Liz D The Competition of the Month was a flower and this was won by Evelyn. Janice continued to collect hats for her “Hats off for Ukraine”collection. They will be much needed in Ukraine this winter. We had a collection … Continue reading November Meeting & Press Report
Here is a round-up of our forthcoming activities for November: On Monday 14th November we have our monthly meeting. The theme is Christmas & Celebration Crafts, with a demonstration by Annette Williams. It will be held at Brockenhurst Village Hall arrival from 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Annette will will have kits for sale, so bring money with you if you would like to purchase anything. Janice … Continue reading November Activities
Here is a round-up of our forthcoming activities for October: On Monday 10th October we have our monthly meeting upstairs at Brockenhurst Village Hall. The speaker is Mrs E Barron MBE and the talk is entitles “in Grandpa’s Footsteps”. Janice will have a table for anyone who has kindly donated knitted hats for her ‘Hats Off for Ukraine’ campaign. She will then deliver them to … Continue reading October Activities
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