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Solent Evening W.I.
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Our 41st birthday party celebrating the 65th anniversary of the end of World War 2 was a great success. Members and invited guests arrived in a variety of appropriate costumes: evacuees, smart ladies, Mrs Mopps, Service personnel and a NAAFI assistant, who is shown giving us the thumbs up in the picture above. Singing wartime songs was great fun - hope it didn't disturb the neighbours! The committee decorated the hall beautifully and prepared supper in 1940s style - which brought back memories and stimulated conversation. |
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Why not come along to one of our meetings, which are held on the first Tuesday of every month (except August)at 7.30 pm in the Methodist Hall, High Street, Lee-on-the-Solent. |
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If you are new to the area, welcome to Lee-on-the-Solent - where you will find:- |
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A one-mile long beach and promenade with wonderful views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight. |
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Shops, schools, churches, cafes, clubs of all types, a thriving Community Centre and several pubs, all with a wonderful welcome. |
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Not just the usual seaside attractions, though. If you are a woman, lady, dolly bird, dame or whatever, as long as you are female and over 18 you are eligible to visit or join Solent Evening Women's Institute. |
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Our venue is accessible to disabled people, who are very welcome as visitors or members. There is an access ramp and wide doors for wheelchairs and a disabled toilet. We'd love to have you with us. |
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What does Solent Evening W.I. offer to women? |
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A very friendly and lively W.I. that meets in the evening to enable working women and mothers of young children to join. |
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Monthly meetings with opportunities to make and renew friendships. Every month we include time for a cup of tea/coffee and a chat. |
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Interesting talks and discussions on a wide range of subjects. |
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Extra activities, such as a guided walk each month, crafts and drama(and we always welcome new ideas for activities). We also enjoy outings to places as varied as the New Forest Show, theatre visits, cookery demonstrations and stately homes. |
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Links with other W.I.s in local, county and national venues. We are one of 8 W.I.s in The Haven Group which is an informal grouping within The Hampshire Federation. Haven Group organises two group meetings and a Carol Service every year and arranges Group outings, both day visits and longer stays. In the past couple of years we have been to Northumberland and Blackpool. Haven Group meetings provide the opportunity to book speakers or demonstrators who are beyond the means of an individual W.I. Haven Group also forms the first competitive stage in County competitions, such as Bowls, Skittles, Darts and Quizzes, all of which we enjoy. |
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Membership of the W.I. offers so many varied opportunities: |
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We discuss matters of local and national importance and have our views put to the government, via the W.I. |
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We receive information about County courses covering every imaginable subject, sport, hobby and craft. |
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A chance to win a Solent Evening Bursary for a course at Denman, the W.I. National College where there even more options for learning and enjoying new skills, among friendly fellow-members. |
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ANY ANYTHING NOT INCLUDED SO FAR WILL ALWAYS BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FUTURE - we don't just say "Oh, we never do that!" So come and visit us - we would love to meet you. |
| Date | Event | Speaker |
| 3rd August | Informal social evening | |
| 7th September | Kipling, his life & Poetry | Jonathan Jones |
| 5th October | Crafts for Christmas | Annette Williams |
| 21st October | Coach trip to Hampton Court Palace | |
| 2nd November | Annual Meeting | |
| 1st December | Christmas Revels |
