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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. The Hall has full disability access. |
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Marchwood currently have 64 members. Visitors are very welcome. |
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Any enquiries please contact the following:- |
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PRESIDENT Judy 023 80866610 Or SECRETARY Sheila 023 80868681 |
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Each month we have a speaker, competition and a bloom of the month. Summary of our last few meetings:- Take a Deep Breath! |
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Now, this is not an instruction from your local health care professional but something that we all do before we embark on something, whether it is new, different or even part of our normal everyday life. We take a deep breath and…. we Sing, recite Poetry in front of an audience or try Tai Chi perhaps. All of which were participated in and enjoyed by the members of Marchwood WI during the past months! At the Christmas party, local ladies singing group Sounds Easy accompanied by their keyboard maestro Derek Goodger (unfortunately on the in-house decidedly dodgy piano, but you would never know!) performed a concert with a Christmas theme. The singers were their usual harmonious selves and with a (very) little help from their (WI) friends sang a selection of songs and carols that put everyone in a festive mood. There was a super supper provided by the WI and a lovely time was had by all. In January despite the roads being quite treacherous, about half the usual turnout, thirty ladies, pitched up for the first meeting of 2010. Funnily enough, the rendition of Jerusalem was fab! Everyone took a deep breath and sang their socks off! The theme of the home grown evening was “Poems and Puds” with desserts being provided by the committee. The poetry was recited by some of the ladies and was by various poets, lots of Pam Ayres of course (guaranteed to raise a smile and strike a chord) and some written by the members themselves. Public speaking is not for everyone and takes some courage! February’s meeting was another reason to take a deep breath. This time, in the capable hands of Tai Chi teacher, Justin Marsh. Justin has been a regular at the Hampshire WI Autumn Council meetings when they are held at Basingstoke. The entire audience doing Tai Chi exercises as one has to be seen to be believed! Justin demonstrated, with Marchwood ladies participation of course, how Tai Chi exercises can enhance our lives. Improving posture and breath and also achieving inner calm, with slow controlled movements and deep breathing, naturally. The members took to Tai Chi like ducks to water and a number intend to continue to explore the benefits of this ancient martial art. Marchwood WI has a Book Club and Skittles, Darts, and Quiz teams within its membership. We have our own biennial Craft and Produce Show and are involved every year with the WI tent at the New Forest Show, both in the organising and exhibiting. Members are involved with local schools, organisations and groups and charities within our village and the wider Waterside community. This years programme includes “Creating Money from Thin Air”, ”Nepal and the Ghurkas” and “Eat Well, Feel Well”. All the subjects are of great interest, and pertinent to our lives today. Marchwood WI is a thriving women’s organisation, it is a great place to make new friends and maintain old friendships. It is a place to learn and share knowledge. |
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So make this the year you Take a Deep Breath and try something new! Come along to your local Women’s Institute and discover what it can offer YOU! |
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Details of our 2009/10 Programme are as follows |
| Date | Subject | Competition |
| 2010 | ||
| January 12th | Poems and Puds. A very tasteful evening | Favourite Poetry Book . |
| February 9th | Tai Chi with Justin Marsh [wear loose clothing] | An Oriental Artefact . |
| March 5th | Beaulieu Group Spring Meeting - St Andrews Church Hall - Dibden Purlieu 7.30pm | |
| March 9th | You Cant Possibly Miss It. | A WI Limerick |
| March 24th | Spring Council Meeting - Portsmouth Guildhall. | Speaker Sir.Bernard Ingham |
| April 13th | Resolutions and Bring and Buy | No Competition. |
| May 11th | 89th Birthday Party with host Laura Williams | No Competition |
| June 2rd | Annual General Meeting - Cardiff | |
| June 8th | Working with Women by Kay Walsh | The Best Piece of Advice You Have Been Given. |
| July 13th | Eat Well/Fell Well. Mrs.Duff | A Healthy Recipe |
| September 14th | Creating Money from Thin Air by J.Donaldson | A Money Saving Tip |
| October 12th | Nepal/The Gurkhas by Geoffrey Blackford. | A Military Souvenir. |
| October 20th | Autumn Council Meeting - The Anvil Basingstoke | Speaker Eve Pollard |
| October 21st | Beaulieu Group Autumn Meeting | Details to be advised |
| November 9th | Annual Meeting . Christmas Floral Arranging with Yvonne and Nora | A Winter Arrangement |
| December 14th | Christmas Party - A Murder/Mystery Evening | |
| January 11th 2011 | Dads Army by Mr.C McColl. [Husbands Welcome] | A Wartime Photo |