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Solent Evening W.I.
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In May we held a very successful and sociable skittles evening at a local pub - the photo shows some of our members ready for action. |
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Why not come along to one of our meetings, which are held on the first Tuesday of every month (except June this year)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. which 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 darts(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. 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 January | Hampshire & IOW Air Ambulance | |
| 7th February | India & the Tigers | Julie Jenkins |
| 6th March | Modern Women of 1895 | Lydia Dixon |
| 12th March | Haven Group mtg at Gosport Masonic Hall | |
| 3rd April | From Goats to Garments | Mrs J. Rogers |
| 1st May | Annual Meeting | plus Fun |
| No Meeting in June | ||
| Friday 15th June | Cream Tea | |
| 3rd July | Birthday Party | |
| 7th August | And all that Jazz | Julie Horton |
| 4th September | Elizabeth Foundation for the Deaf | Pat Davey |
| 2nd October | Titanic's Crew | Mr J. Wilson |
| 6th November | Manor Farm History | Manor Farm Volunteers |
| 4th December | Christmas Party |
