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 a maximum membership of seventy five.
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 runs two craft days each year where you get a chance to learn new skills. The Book Club is another well supported addition to our regular activities. Our popular Luncheon group meet the 1st Wednesday of each month. We have a thriving darts team and we 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.
| Date | Talk | Speaker |
| 7th Apr |
Cunard Cruises Competition; An Edible Easter Nest |
Steve Herra |
| 8th May |
AGM Rosebowl Competition : Arrangement in a Shoe or Boot |
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| 12th June |
Birthday Meeting Mistresses and their influence on our History Competition: Oldest Cookery Book |
Maddeine Salvetti |
| 10th July |
Ladies in the Sky- Famous Aviatrixes from 1910 – 2017 Competition: An Item Associated with Flying |
Tony Davies |
| 14th August | Meet at the Pub – Venue TBC | |
| 11th September |
Cookery Demonstration- Macaroons Competition: Homemade Confectionery |
Debbie Towlson |
| 9th October |
Suffering Suffragettes- entertainment Competition: A photo of your Mum and a piece about her |
Jane Glennie |
| October | Craft Day – Lovedean Village Hall 10 am – 3.30 pm | |
| 13th November |
Over the Alps- The History of the Watercress Line Competition: A Cheese Savoury |
Becky Peacock |
| 17th November | Social Evening – Lovedean Village Hall | |
| 5th December | Christmas Lunch | |
| 11th December |
Christmas Party, Secret Santa, Post Box Christmas Entertainment Competition: A Decorated Christmas Cracker |
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| 8th January |
For Valour – The Victoria Cross Story Competition: An Eggless Cake |
Jeremy Prescott |
| 12th February |
British Alstroemeria and the UK Cut flower Industry Competition: A Spring Floral Buttonhole |
Ben Cross |
| 12th March |
The History of Whitchurch Silk Mill Competition: An item made from silk |
Deborah Wheeler |