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Throop Mill to Kingfisher Barn walk
Possibly because of the change of date and people got confused , but no -one showed up for the walk so I did it by myself ! A lovely...
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Jun 8, 20211 min read


Bournemouth Hospital Charity Twilight Walk
As the charity walk this year was not able to take place as a large event du to Covid restrictions, the hospital asked participants to...
cfmarshall
Jun 7, 20211 min read
DFWI - Annual Meeting
As you know, the Annual Meeting at The Lighthouse in October had to be cancelled so in order to fulfil DFWI's legal obligations they have...
cfmarshall
Nov 19, 20201 min read


Craft Group Mention in Dispatches !
Our craft group get a mention in the Christmas Edition of craft beautiful.
cfmarshall
Nov 19, 20201 min read


Remembrance Day
A small yet poignant Remembrance service with a few dignitaries & members of organisations in these troubled times. Our WI wreath is...
cfmarshall
Nov 8, 20201 min read


DFWI Online Event- Christmas Fabric Wreath Demo-5th December 2020 10.30am-12.30pm
Get prepared for Christmas and join us for this interactive online Christmas craft along. Dena Selby, will lead the craft morning session...
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Nov 2, 20201 min read


Crafty Tip - Tie Pockets
Thanks to Belles member Jenny Carrington for this brilliant idea. Here are a few of the “tie pockets” I have made to keep my hand...
cfmarshall
Oct 24, 20201 min read


Autumnal Centrepieces- courtesy of Janet
Make the most of the autumn windfalls to create a centrepiece.
cfmarshall
Oct 20, 20201 min read


Support for Christchurch Foodbank
We had some hand crafted items donated us to sell most made by our members. All proceeds went to the Christchurch Foodbank.
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Oct 19, 20201 min read


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Oct 18, 20200 min read


Plastic Poppies
Plastic bottle poppies made by Janet
cfmarshall
Oct 17, 20201 min read


Craft Group Time Challenge
Crafty Corner challenges provided some beautiful results. Time ....
cfmarshall
Oct 7, 20201 min read


The Isle of Wight Polar Bear
Jane Doughty, our lovely secretary took a beautiful picture which was highlighted on the NFWI page. It's an interesting view from...
cfmarshall
Sep 25, 20201 min read


Alzheimers Society Trek Stonehenge
Thanks to everyone who came to the "crafternoon" in Boscombe on 7th September 2020. Jessica and Janet now have another £103 to add to the...
cfmarshall
Sep 7, 20201 min read


First Zoom Meeting
We held the first attempt at a Zoom Members' Meeting on the 15th June 2020 Twenty one members were present at the first 40 minute...
cfmarshall
Jun 16, 20203 min read
Denman Weekend 7th-9th May 2021
For those who are not sure what this is, every other year (generally) DFWI organise a weekend at Denman College, near Oxford. There are...
cfmarshall
May 17, 20201 min read
Crafted items for NHS & Care Homes
A number of members have been busy making scrubs bags, ear savers, hearts and other gifts during lock-down and these have gone out to...
cfmarshall
May 16, 20201 min read


Friendly Skittles Match
Barton Stingers hosted a friendly Skittles match at the Walkford on 20th February welcoming teams from Amberwood Highcliffe, Bashley,...
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Feb 23, 20201 min read


Monthly Meeting- The History of Stewarts Gardenland
Martin Stewart engaged us all with the story of how Stewarts evolved from Scotland to Ferndown and then Christchurch over the course of 8...
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Feb 18, 20201 min read


Denman Courses
Lyn Gregory, one of our members had a great time at Denman for stitching week with May Martin. She’s sent some lovely pictures of some of...
cfmarshall
Feb 10, 20201 min read
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