Our WI was formed in March 1919 and we currently have over 35 members. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 7.30 pm in the Parish Room, St Mary’s Church, Old Basing, RG24 7DJ. There is parking on the main street with disabled access on an incline leading to the building. A typical meeting normally runs for 2 hours.
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Old Basing WI is open for face to face meetings with some extra precautions put in place due to the Omicron Virus. A face mask to be worn, hand sanitiser to be used, less moving around the room and a Natural Flow Test to be taken the afternoon of the meeting. This should produce a negative test and anything else you should not attend the meeting.
If you would like to join please contact me by email at
oldbasingpres@hampshirewi.org.uk
We have recently had a Coffee and Cake afternoon at our local Village Cafe with fabulous bakes from the ladies of the Parish. We presented them with a cheque as they are raising money for a defibrillator for the village to be placed outside to Co-Op.
Old Basing WI is part of Loddon group which consists of 16 WIs. Belonging to a group enables us to network with other members of nearby WIs with the added opportunity to attend group meetings in the spring and autumn. There is an extra small charge to attend these. Loddon group also takes part in the Federation-led group quiz nights and skittles and darts competitions as well as arranging educational outings and event
As members of Hampshire Federation we have the opportunity to purchase tickets to attend spring and autumn Federation meetings held at the Portsmouth Guildhall and the Anvil in Basingstoke respectively. Speakers at these events usually include well known public figures.
The National Federation host their annual meeting at various venues around the country and in Wales. Members from every WI can apply to be a delegate or an observer at these meetings.
As well as our monthly meetings, Old Basing WI also arrange theatre outings, garden visits and day trips to places of interest. We have a craft group which meets once a month and a regular walking group (see details below). As a member you can take part in these extra activities, as well as having access to events and competitions arranged through Hampshire Federation and our National Federation.
Why not come along to one of our meetings? We are very friendly and would love to see you!
PROGRAMME
- 1st February at the Parish Room at 7.30pm (see above details for entrance requirements)
SPEAKER FOR FEBRUARY IS JACKIE DYMOCK
COFFEE MORNINGS, CRAFT GROUP AND EVENTS
Coffee Morning At Conkers
- Everyone welcome every Tuesday in the week from 11.00am to 12.00 noon. Although someone is usually there early and they often stay later.
Lunch Club – The Hatch Pub
- At the Hatch Pub 3rd Tuesday of the month (do coffee and lunch and make a full morning) Book with Pat Moy on 07925400247. No lunch Club in December.
CRAFT GROUP – Old Basing Recreation Ground
- We need a craft loving lady to take up the reins for us as our Past President who ran the group recently passed away. Help would be given if required.
CELEBRATION MEAL – The Bolton Arms
- This event is postponed due to rising Corona Virus Numbers.
Basing House Christmas Fair
