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 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
8 October 2019
- The Hanky Lady
- Speaker – Joyce Love
- Competition – A postcard from the Seaside
26 October 2019
- Craft Day – Lovedean Village Hall,
- Patchwork, Crochet, Knitting, Flower Arranging and Air Dry Clay Christmas Decorations
13 November 2019
- The Miracle Flower from Flanders to the Tower
- Speaker – Jeremy Prescott
- Competition – A item with a Poppy on
16 November 2019
- Social Evening – Lovedean Village Hall
4 December 2019
- Christmas Lunch
10 December 2019
- Christmas Party
- Entertainment – The Waterlooville Rock Choir
- Bring and Share Buffett
- Secret Santa
- Post Box
- Competition – A homemade Christmas Party Hat
14 January 2020
- Whitchurch Silk Mill
- Speaker – Laney Thorpe
- Competition – Something my mother used to cook with
11th February 2020
- Historical Journey of Handbags
- Speaker – Sarah Delves
- Competition – A Handbag for a special event
- Handbag and Scarf Sale
10th March 2020
- Who the hell is Arthur
- Speaker – Neil Littleales
- Competition- A photo of an ancestor
24th March 2020
- Annual Dinner
25th March 2020
- Spring Council Meeting Portsmouth
14th April 2020
- Its Showtime on Ice
- Speaker – Judy Fenyvesi
- Competition – An Iced Biscuit
12th May 2020
- Lovdean WI AGM
- Rose Bowl Competition : A Summer Collage any medium
9th June 2020
- Birthday Meeting
14th July 2020
- The Houses of Parliament
- Speaker – Freda Bates
- Competition- A Souvenir from London