Autumn‘s hot topic for September’s speakers was the Fire Brigade.

Russ a retained fireman based at Brockenhurst Fire station hilariously described his day to day life as a fireman and movingly told us of the sad moments he has had to deal with....of course some accidents with fire are preventable and Ian, the other guest fireman, now retired, gave the members numerous safety hints with regard to our homes...the main one being if a fire has started, shut it in and get yourself out!!

Sue Smith from Fordingbridge came to the October meeting to talk about Magic in its various guises. Sue spoke about Earth Magic and how the movements of the Earth and Moon affect our lives and have done for many centuries, and how natural remedies seemed like magic with their healing properties to our forbears. Sue also discussed Candle Magic and fortune telling with Runes, Numerology and of course Tarot.

The members were held in thrall by these ideas and several went home to try Candle Magic for themselves. You must not wish ill on anyone though, this magic is only for the good!

November was the AGM and after the business the members had a “Poems and Puds” entertainment which went down very well.

December’s Party is home grown entertainment.. we cannot say what as yet, because that will spoil the surprise.

Marchwood W.I. Darts team has reached the semi-final/ final to be played in November and we wait with baited breath for the the outcome!

January’s speaker is Waterside Historian, Graham Parkes who will be talking to the group about the highs and lows of the life of Hythe Pier.

Other talks to look forward to in the New Year are Palmistry, Crop Circles, Punch and Judy and Chocolates!!

Marchwood W.I. is a thriving and modern women’s group, we have meetings covering every aspect of our lives. We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 7.15 p.m. in Marchwood Village Hall and all are welcome.