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No Hordle WI members didn't run.... but four members had the great pleasure of awarding 7000 Medals, Tee Shirts and bananas to the many who took part. (see HORDLE W.I. HALL facebook page)
In true Hordle WI tradition the committee served cream tea for members to enjoy and then afterwards had a photo taken to mark the occasion. ... A cream tea is more than just scones, cream and jam - it's about friendship, connection and making happy memories. It was wonderful to see so many of our Hordle WI Ladies enjoying a special afternoon together. Here's to many more lovely gatherings, new experiences and plenty of laughter along the way ... (taken from Paula's words on HORDLE W.I. HALL Facebook page)
Our members come from different backgrounds and generations, bringing with them their own experiences, interests and stories. That variety is part of what makes Hordle WI special. The photo below is of some of our members for more photos pop long to our Facebook page HORDLE W.I HALL 
Our September meeting was a special afternoon celebrating 111 years of the Women’s Institute. Some of the members dressed in purple or green to honour the founding members and the hall was decorated in these colours too and looked fabulous.
Our speaker was Steve Herra who gave us a very interesting talk entitled “RMS Titanic-A Night of Ice” which included the story from the building of the vessel at Harland & Wolfe in Belfast through to the launch from Southampton. It was the biggest and most luxurious ship of its time and was supposed to be unsinkable although sadly as we now know that was not the case. It sank on the 15th April 1912 after hitting an iceberg with a huge loss of life which would have been even greater if it wasn’t for the RMS Carpathia that came to the rescue and saved 705 lives.Following the talk we enjoyed tea and cakes as it was a celebration day before the main business of the meeting.
Members were reminded we have our November Autumn Fair coming up at the hall on Saturday 14th November 10-3 when there will a variety of craft stalls to purchase from, also tea and cakes to enjoy.
The Hordle WI hall is also hosting a “Gong Night” on Saturday 3rd October at the hall 18.00-20.00, doors open at 17.30 tickets are £20 on the door. To book a place please contact Paula Cooper 07706 451361
Hordle WI meet at the WI hall, Ashley Road, Hordle SO41 0GA on the first Tuesday of every month 2-4pm, doors open at 1.30pm. Our speaker next month is Alistair Brien on “It shouldn’t happen to a Head” new members are always very welcome so do come and join us, we look forward to seeing you. For more information please visit our website www.hordlewi.org.uk or contact Yvonne, Hordle WI Secretary on 01425.615284
Our July meeting speaker was actress and historian Jane Glennie whose talk was entitled “Who’s wearing the trousers?”Jane dressed in the 1880’s ladies style of bustle, heavy petticoats and many layers covering the awful corsets worn at the time! Jane took on the persona of Lady Campbell who with the guidance of Viscountess Harberton formed the “Rational Dress Society” for ladies to meet in each others parlours to discuss in private alternative styles of dress based on health, comfort, individual taste and convenience and yes this included ladies wearing trousers! Jane used her wonderful acting skills to tell the story which was both informative and hilarious. It was hugely enjoyed by all.After a short break the members meeting continued with updates of the various group activities and the President outlined some of her new ideas for events in the future, including a Yoga Gong Bath night to be held in the hall in October.
Following the very successful Christmas Wreath making session over 20 wreaths will now be entered into the New Forest Show to be held at the end of this month along with many other exhibits from Hordle WI members.There will be no speaker at our August meeting as this will be the annual cream tea served to members by the committee, such a treat. On Tuesday 2nd September our speaker will be Steve Herra on the
“Titanic-a night of ice”
We meet at Hordle WI Hall, Ashley Road on the first Tuesday in each month 2-4 pm, the doors open at 1.30
New members are always welcome so do come and join us, we look forward to seeing you. For more information please visit our website at www.hordlewi.org.uk or contact Yvonne, Hordle WI Secretary on 01425.615284