EXTRA ACTIVITIES

CRAFT CLUB

We get together on a Saturday morning (usually the third Saturday) in the meeting room of the village hall, and the sessions are also open to non-WI members, who are welcome to join us.   Sometimes we have specific projects that we are working on together, or workshops to learn a particular craft, and other times we bring our own work.  We always have lively discussions about our projects, coffee and a chat.  

Next meeting:  Saturday 17 January 2026 at the Village Hall.  

We will be starting a blackwork needlecase, led by Dena - bring needles, scissors and embroidery thread if you have it. Other materials will be provided.  

You can join in with this craft, bring your own project, or just come along for a chat!   Non members always welcome.  

 WALKERS

Newwalks are being arranged for 2026, with a mixture of distances to suit everyone.  These will usually (but not always!) be on the second Tuesday of the month.

We had a lovely walk at Moreton in May, a four-mile route that not all of us had walked before.  It was a lovely sunny day and we enjoyed a coffee at the Moreton tearooms afterwards. In June we met at Culpepper's Dish and walked through Briantspuddle and Turners Puddle, enjoying our coffees on a bench afterwards. Other walks in 2025 included Studland Heath and the Agglestone Rock, Colmers Hill and Hell Lane at Symondsbury, and around Weymouth.

Next walk: Tuesday 27 January 2026, either at Puddletown Forest or Kingston, depending on the weather.

 BOOK CLUB 

The Book Club usually meets on the 3rd Monday evening of the month, with up to 10 members in a group.  Books are chosen each year from a huge list provided by Dorset Libraries, and we have a great discussion about the books we have read.  Being a member of the Book Club means that we are introduced to books and authors that we might not have tried before.

Next meeting: Monday 19 January at Dawn's

DINERS

The Diners enjoy a meal together each month and take turns to organise the venue.  This means we get loads of variety and a chance to try somewhere new.   We have recently enjoyed dining at the RNLI restaurant in Poole, Italian Kitchen in Wareham, Le Petit Vin tapas restaurant in Wareham, Dorset Golf & Country Club and the Sailors Return at East Chaldon, Countryman at East Knighton, Ship Inn, Wool, Red Lion Winfrith, Black Dog Broadmayne, Weld Arms East Lulworth, Bean on the Green, Enzos in Weymouth, White Pepper in Weymouth, The Old Stables in Swanage, Potting Shed at Poundbury, Lakeside Fish Restaurant, Wagamamas, Black Bear Wareham, Elm Tree Langton Herring

Next lunch:  Wednesday 20 January 2026 at the Ship Inn, Wool - contact Jean or Jacqui

WALKING NETBALL

 A fun way to keep fit and enjoy a team game, with weekly practice sessions as well as tournaments with other groups.  Despite its title, this can be an energetic and competitive game!  Usually held outside during the summer and in the village hall in the winter.  Open to non-WI members. See NEWS tab for more information.

Now on Thursdays at the village hall - new time of 9.30 am

 KURLING 

Kurling takes place every Friday afternoon at the village hall, from 2 - 4 pm.

Congratulations to our Kurling Team who made it through the preliminary rounds to take a very respectable second place in the final.

SKITTLES

The WI Skittles League takes place each year, playing on various afternoons and  evenings and at different venues, including village halls, pubs and clubs, getting to meet other WI members from nearby institutues. Unfortunately we do not have a team for the 2025/2026 season but may be back next year!