Lovedean is part of the Bere Forest Group of WIs.
Lovedean WI was founded in 1957. We are a friendly, enthusiastic and democratically run group with varied interests. The group meets at 7.30 pm on the second Tuesday of each month in Lovedean Village Hall, PO8 9SF (except August when we get together in a pub for a drink or meal) . The hall in Lovedean Lane has disabled access and excellent facilities including two halls and a well equipped kitchen and easy parking.
The regular meeting usually includes a speaker or demonstration, a competition, raffle, ‘bring and buy stall’ and refreshments. Lovedean WI hold a craft day each year usually in October where you get a chance to learn new skills. We have several groups where members get together to enjoy various activities including a thriving Book Club, members meet once a month. A cinema group meet at Port Solent to watch the latest films, a swimming group meet at Waterlooville swimming pool, we have a weekly walking group, a knitting group and a Theatre group. Our popular Luncheon group meet the last Wednesday of each month. We also participate in group quizzes and skittles. Opportunities are always available to start up new groups of members with similar interests. During the year we arrange outings and social evenings and trips to county events.
We welcome visitors (maximum of three visits) and look forward to meeting you.
Programme
DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK ALL OUR ACTIVITIES ARE CANCELLED UNTIL JULY 2020
14 JULY 2020
- The Houses of Parliament
- Speaker – Freda Bates
- Competition – A souvenir from London
8 SEPTEMBER 2020
- Quilts of the Underground Railway
- Speaker – Val Dubben
- A item of craft you made
23 SEPTEMBER 2020
- Spring Council Meeting – Portsmouth Guildhall
13 OCTOBER 2020
- Who the hell is Arthur
- Speaker – Neil Littleales
- Competition – A photo of an Ancestor
24 OCTOBER 2020
- Craft Day Lovedean Village Hall
- 10.00 am – 4 pm
10 NOVEMBER 2020
- Ten years in a Victorian slum
- Speaker – Matthew Wingett
- Competition – A item depicting Portsmouth
14 NOVEMBER 2020
- Social Evening
- Lovedean Village Hall
2 DECEMBER 2020
- Christmas Lunch
8 DECEMBER 2020
- Christmas Party
- Bring and Share Buffett
- Secret Santa
- Christmas Post Box
- Christmas Entertainment
14 JANUARY 2021
- Resolution Meeting/Discussion
- Competition – Iced Biscuit
11 FEBRUARY 2021
- Running Fawlty Towers and Cooking for the Rich and Famous
- Speaker -Susan Howe
- Competition – Home made Tea bread
- Sale – Unwanted Presents in aid of charity
9 MARCH 2021
- Rough Round the Hedges, basket weaving
- Speaker – Louise Arthur
- Competition – a spring hedgerow arrangement