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MARCHWOOD WI
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Marchwood Village is situated just off the A326 to the West of Southampton on the Waterside of the New Forest. Belonging to the Beaulieu Group, the first Marchwood WI meeting was held on May 11th 1921, when 45 members were enrolled. The President was Lady Crofton, the Secretary and Treasurer a Miss R. Longman. |
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Our meetings take place on the second Tuesday of each Month at 7:15 p.m. (No meeting in August). |
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Venue - Marchwood Village Hall which is situated behind the Village Centre. Accessed via Vicarage Road adjacent to St. Johns Church. |
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Marchwood currently have 54 members. Visitors are very welcome. |
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Any enquiries please contact the following:- |
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PRESIDENT Peggy 023 80869140 Or SECRETARY Sheila 023 80868681 |
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Each month we have a speaker, competition and a bloom of the month. Details of our 2008/09 Programme are as follows |
| Date | Subject | Competition |
| 2008 | ||
| January 8th | Ghost Hunting (Christopher House) | A Spookiness. |
| February 12th | Bare Necessities (Ruth King) A History of Underwear | A Cheeky Limerick. |
| March 7th | Spring Group Meeting - St Andrews Church Hall - Dibden Purlieu 7.30pm | |
| March 11th | My Life So Far (Ian Nelson) of Sunny Fields Organic Farm | Something made from Fruit or Vegetables. |
| April 2nd | Spring Council Meeting - Portsmouth Guildhall. | |
| April 8th | Hand Bell Ringing (Bishops Bells) | A Decorative Bell. |
| May 13th | 87th Birthday Party (Tommy C) 50's and 60's Music | Best Fancy Dress. |
| May 20th | Resolutions meeting - St Johns Church Hall Marchwood | Games Evening. |
| June 4th | Annual General Meeting - Liverpool. | |
| June 10th | Mock Auction | No Competition In Case it Gets Sold |
| July 8th | Hints and Tips on What a Cookery Judge is Looking For | Favourite Recipe. |
| September 1 - 5th | HCFWI - ACWW European Conference 2008 - Southampton University Campus. | |
| September 9th | A Year in the Life of an Angora Goat (Frances Mason) | A Crochet or Knitted Item. |
| September 29th | Combined Group Meeting Colbury Hall 7:30p.m. - Speaker (Ann Chance) | |
| October 14th | Our Fijian Friends - Dance, Song and Culture from our Local Community | A Postcard from an Island. |
| October 22nd | Autumn Council Meeting - The Anvil Basingstoke | |
| October 23rd | Autumn Group Meeting - St Andrews Church Hall - Dibden Purlieu 2 p.m. | |
| November 11th | Annual Meeting - Trading Standards Advice on Cold Calling and Distraction Burglary (Philip Mills) | The Best Advice Given. |
| December 9th | Christmas Party | Home Grown Entertainment |
| 2009 | ||
| January 13th | A to Z of the New Forest (John Coombes) | A Nature Photograph. |