This year, we are offering coach travel to the ‘Coffee with the Chair’ event on Friday 10 May – both from the west and north of Cornwall. What better way to get there than to travel in style with friends? You’ll be dropped off at the Coffee Morning at the Shire House Suite in Bodmin […]

Former CFWI Chairman and current Assistant Media Officer Sheila Goldsworthy writes a wonderful monthly WI column for The Cornishman. Here is Sheila’s April column. It is with great optimism that we open the April issue of County News to find so many winning occasions to look forward to – now we just need the right weather to benefit from […]

To all our budding WI poets out there, here’s your chance to have your voice heard! The Cornwall Federation’s Blaikley Salver poetry competition is an annual event organised by our Environment and Public Affairs Sub-C0mmittee, and we’d love to see your entries. The theme for this year’s competition is ‘River Voices’, a wide subject, stemming […]

The WI spring 2024 bulb catalogue is now available! The bulbs provided by bulbs.co.uk are of a very high standard and come at reasonable prices. We’ve had great feedback over the years from our WI members who’ve purchased them! And, by ordering, you’re helping to support CFWI as we receive a commission on all sales. […]

CFWI invites all members to nominate candidates for our Board of Trustees for the period 2024-2026. All WI members in the Cornwall Federation are eligible to stand for election. Being a Trustee means that you’ll become a Director of the Federation. We’d like to see candidates who possess leadership qualities, have strategic vision, show commitment […]

South Hill WI has a new pennant. It will go to to the next Royal Cornwall Show where it will be displayed in the WI Marquee with others from all over Cornwall. The design reflects features of the area around South Hill WI, and was designed and made by members. South Hill WI member Ellen […]

It may not feel like it in this endless rain, but blue skies and sunshine are on their way! And what better way to enjoy a sunny May afternoon than with a leisurely boat ride? Join us on Sunday 5 May for a lazy sail on the River Fal on the Moyana. The boat has […]

The April issue of County News is now on MyWI ready for you to read! Here’s your chance to get a sneak preview before your WI meeting. Read all about upcoming events and news from WIs around Cornwall.  If you don’t see your WI mentioned, then please send news and photos of any of your […]

The April episode of ‘Inspiring Voices’, the CFWI podcast, is now available for you to listen to! You can find our podcast on Spotify or on YouTube. Why not pop your earbuds in next time you go for a walk, and have a listen? You’ll get some exercise and be entertained, all at the same […]

Perranarworthal WI held a busy and very enjoyable Spring Fayre earlier this month. Everyone bought gorgeous crafts, books, preloved items, cakes, jigsaws, toys and much more! The raffle prizes as usual were amazing. It was a lovely social event with everyone catching up over coffee and cake and simply enjoying the morning. The event raised […]