Whether you are joining members of your WI today in laying a wreath on your village memorial, or simply staying home to quietly remember those courageous men and women who sacrificed so much for us all, we wish you love and peace.   For the Fallen (excerpt) by Laurence Binyon They shall grow not old, […]

In August of this year, members of Goonhavern & District WI held a Victorian Tea in aid of Cornwall Air Ambulance, and raised £310. So in October, a group from the WI went to the Newquay base to present the cheque to Air Ambulance representatives in person. The members had a very informative talk from […]

CFWI’s Floral Art & Gardening sub-committee would like to welcome new member Mandy Nicholson of St Dominick WI. Mandy is pictured here with her hanging basket at a recent Floral Art event at Bodmin Nursery. Our Activity & Leisure sub-committee also has a new member – Anne Matthews of Mawnan WI. We congratulate Anne and […]

A super day was had by 14 WI members last month at Pensilva. The Combined Arts sub-committee ran a soft pastel workshop headed by a very talented artist, Yvette Wiltshire. The women were taken through all the techniques needed to produce a snow scene in soft pastels. Those attending had the full range of experience, […]

Eight members of Mawnan WI visited Penlee House Gallery in Penzance as part of their programme of educational visits. On arrival, they had a delicious lunch and then then were ready for a guided tour of the gallery. Their volunteer guide, Robin, was a very animated, knowledgeable and enthusiastic speaker. He not only brought the […]

Members of Crowlas and Ludgvan WI have been looking at ways to cut back on their use of plastics and to reduce all other waste, while saving money at the same time. At every meeting, multiple payments are handed over to the Treasurer, and this is usually handed over in plastic money bags or paper […]

Don’t forget that the Cathedral Climate Service, Songs for Earth, is happening on Sunday 17th November at 2pm – or earlier if you would like to hear the children singing Earth Songs at Lemon Quay from 1:15pm. All welcome, so bring your family and friends.

Please click here to read the November issue of the Clean Cornwall newsletter!

To celebrate Christmas, Penryn WI will be joined by the choir, musicians and students of Penryn College at Penryn Methodist Church on Tuesday 3rd December at 7.00pm for their Annual ‘Carols and Mince Pies’ Concert. All are welcome! Free entry with a retiring collection for Church funds.

We thought you might like to read this article which appeared in the monthly newsletter of the Gwent Federation, and highlights their visit to Cornwall last month.  We’re so pleased they enjoyed their stay!