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
11 MAY 2021 – ZOOM Meeting
- AGM
8 JUNE 2021
- 2pm social gathering in the garden- please book your place
- 7.30pm social gathering – please book your place
13 JULY 2021
- Birthday Meeting
- Bring and Share Buffett
- Houses of Parliament
- Speaker – Freda Bates
- Competition – A souvenir from London
10 AUGUST 2021
- Afternoon Tea at 2pm – venue tbc
14 SEPTEMBER 2021
- Quilts of the Underground Railway
- Speaker- Val Dubben
- Competition – A craft item you made
12 OCTOBER 2021
- Experimental Housekeeping with Martha Lloyd
- Speaker – Jane Glennie
- Competition – An unusual kitchen item
23 October 2021
- Craft Day – Lovedean Village Hall
9 NOVEMBER 2021
- Ten years in a Victorian slum
- Speaker – Matthew Wingett
- Competition – A item depicting Portsmouth
13 November 2021
- Social evening – Lovedean Village Hall
6 DECEMBER 2021
- Christmas Lunch
14 DECEMBER 2021
- Christmas Party Bring and Share Buffett
- Secret Santa
- Christmas Post Box
- Christmas Entertainment
- Competition – A Christmas Napkin
11 JANUARY 2022
- Resolution Meeting/Discussion
- Competition – A pincushion
- Sale of unwanted Christmas Presents proceeds to our chosen charity
8 FEBRUARY 2022
- TBC
- Competition –
8 MARCH 2022
- Rough Round the Hedges, basket weaving
- Speaker – Louise Arthur
- Competition – A Spring Hedgerow Arrangement