Our September Meeting
Read about our September meeting and our promotion of the WI Clean Rivers campaign Continue reading Our September Meeting
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May Round-Up 2023
Brockenhurst WI have continued to run lots of different events and activities. Our monthly meeting was also our AGM. As well as having a speaker, we also did a toy collection for Ukraine. You can read about it here. Members enjoyed the sunshine and seeing bluebells at our monthly walk. Bandage Making Sessions As well and the usual Wednesday bandage making session, Rita ran a … Continue reading May Round-Up 2023
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
Ukraine Update
Bandage Making Rita continues to hold Bandage making sessions at her house on Wednesdays between 10am and 12 noon. All are welcome to attend and lend a hand. Rita’s Open Garden in Aid of Ukraine Rita held an Open Garden in aid of Ukraine on the weekend of 18th and 19th March. Despite a a wet morning on Saturday, the weather in the afternoon was … Continue reading Ukraine Update
Knitters, Can You Help?
Special Socks for Ukraine Special socks are needed for the wounded in Ukraine. It is not possible to buy them but they are easy to knit – the heel is not required but they need to have buttons with the opening starting right after the toes area (the example on the photo below is a bit wrong as the buttons are starting too high, needs … Continue reading Knitters, Can You Help?
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
February Craft Group
This month our members have been busy doing various craft activities. The Craft group met at Ann H and worked on various projects. Kim hosted Quilting sessions for both the beginners and intermediate groups. Gina hosted a sewing workshop and shared her skills and talents with the group. Rita and her team continue to make bandages on Wednesdays . Janice is still collecting knitted/crochet warm … Continue reading February Craft Group
Our February Birthday Meeting
This month Brockenhurst WI celebrated 105 years with a lovely social evening which was well attended. Members were treated by the craft group to a variety of demonstrations and activities. Karen showed us some great floral displays. There were 16 members celebrating theirs Birthdays this month who all received a a lovely polyanthus. We had our customary raffle. Afterwards we raised a toast to 105 … Continue reading Our February Birthday Meeting
February Activities
We have another busy month ahead with activities to suit all. Monthly Meeting Monday 13th February This month Brockenhurst WI Celebrate our 105th Birthday! This is going to be a fun and interactive session. We will be having a social as well with cake and Prosecco. The craft group will be engaging us in activities to give you ideas of how you can enter the … Continue reading February Activities
January Round Up
Our New Year activities included our January meeting and the speaker Bob Sinfield who talked about “The Gag Trade – Misadventures is TV and Comedy”. It was funny and entertaining! Rita has been heading up bandage making for Ukraine and the team are doing sterling working making rolled bandages which will be sent to Ukraine. The Craft Group Six members of the Craft Group met … Continue reading January Round Up
Brockenhurst Women's Institute 