Welcome to Barton Stacey WI page, we hope you will find plenty to interest you. Our WI is just five years old and has a mixed age range but it is well known for being friendly and welcoming to the Village Hall, The Street, Barton Stacey SO21 3RH. It is on the flat from The Street.
Our exciting programme is underway in the Village Hall. We still could Zoom but hopefully we will be able to meet in the hall with the Covid Rules in place. If you do visit, you will find there is always a warm welcome and plenty of lovely home made cake and coffee/tea to enjoy over a chat. Meetings are on the last Thursday of the month (except August and December).
We held the Women’s Health Evening and were delighted to see some new faces from the village and further afield. Sarah and Fiona gave excellent presentations on issues that concern us all and took questions too. They were joined by Clair who was about to go to Westminster the following morning to support the campaign for reduced charges for women who need HRT. She gave an account on how the menopause hit her and how she coped with it by being active to help others like her. The meeting was in response to this year’s resolution bringing awareness to Ovarian Cancer. Each attendee received an information pack to help them get help or at least understand the life changes they are experiencing.
2021/2 Meetings
29th April 21- Cyber Security An interesting and educational take on how to stay safe online from the Global Head of Education from HSBC.
27 May 21 – Annual Meeting Voting slips at the ready! Time to cast our votes on how we wish our WI to be run for the year and some time for some fun and games too.
24 June 21 – An Introduction to Homeopathy An introduction to the natural system of medicine, founded over 200 years ago. Jayne will take us through the idea of ‘treating like with like’ to relieve suffering from physical, mental and emotional conditions.
29 July 21- Fun and Frolics of Life on a Smallholding Join Sue as she describes acres and pains of setting up a small holding. COVID permitting we may be able to meet in person for some practical produce demonstrations.
19 August 21 – Summer Social – Our summer social is a bonus – not a formal meeting, just a great evening.
30 September 21 – Hit the Road Jac! Seven Years, Twenty Countries, No Plan.
28 October 21 – A Women’s Health Evening for all. The focus will be on the Menopause, Anxiety, Depression and Cancers. There will be an expert to advise and inform on these subjects and the meeting is open to Any Women. We only ask you to let us know if you are coming, to make sure we have enough coffee & cake for you. You will be very welcome.
25 November 21 – The Curious Incident of Agatha Christie
16 December 21- Bauble Making Christmas Crafting with our very own Wendy Harris.
27 January 22 – The Sewing Soldier – Neil Stace will share his story and practical tips he has learnt since picking up his sewing hobby aged 10 through to his rise to fame on BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee.
24 February 22– An Introduction to Quilting with Sue Butcher Sue will guide us through the process of making a quilt and offer tips for those already immersed in a project.
31 March 22 – The Body Shop – Vickie Warrington – Join us for a hands-on try of some of the Body Shop’s loveliest products, whilst learning about the history of the business and the ethical and community trade foundations of their work.
If you have any questions please email bartonstaceysec@hampshirewi.org.uk
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