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
1 DECEMBER 2021
- Christmas Lunch
14 DECEMBER 2021
- Christmas Party
- Secret Santa
- Christmas Post Box
- Christmas Entertainment
- Competition – A Christmas Napkin
5 JANUARY 2022
- Christmas evening meal –
11 JANUARY 2022
- Resolution Meeting/Discussion
- Competition – A pincushion
- Sale of unwanted Christmas Presents proceeds to our chosen charity
25 JANUARY 2022
- Lunch club
8 FEBRUARY 2022
- HMS Broadsword and The Falklands War
- Speaker – Chas Threlfall
- Competition – An item with a Navy Connection
22 FEBRUARY 2022
- Lunch Club
8 MARCH 2022
- Rough Round the Hedges, basket weaving
- Speaker – Louise Arthur
- Competition – A Spring Hedgerow Arrangement
29 MARCH 2022
- Lunch Club
12 APRIL 2022
- Pills, Prayers, Potions and Pandemics
- Speaker – Revd Jill Bentall
- Competition – Sunshine , the brightest item you can find
26 APRIL 2022
- Lunch Club