GREEVES CUP PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION 2025 The classes in the 2025 Greeves Cup Photography Competition are: * Cornish Coast * Cornwall’s Heritage * A Portrait (person or animal) * Weather Watch * Movement * An Abstract Composition The winning photograph will be displayed at the 2025 annual Council Meeting and the best entry overall will be […]
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DENMAN TRUST GRANT SCHEME
DENMAN TRUST GRANT SCHEME: Informal meeting 19 June 2025 Chy Noweth an Conteth 10.30 – 12.30 We need your help! Throughout our lives we continue to improve our education and build new skills, even if we are no longer working. Since its launch in January 2024 the WI Learning Hub has empowered members with new […]
Press Competition 2024/2025
The Boslowick Cup is awarded to a Press Officer in her first year of office. The Whitecross Cup is awarded to amore experienced Press Officer. All participants must submit two different reports with the date of publication and details of where they were published. These reports must be from dates between 1 August 2024 and […]
Flowers and Gardens visit to Cotehele
On a beautifully sunny May morning, a group of 20+ WI members met at Cotehele for a garden tour. The members first gathered in the Education Centre for homemade cake (WI style!) and coffee and tea. Senior Gardener James, gave the group a brief slide show and introduction to the gardens, including a precis of […]
Four Corner Spring Craft Day, East Taphouse
STOP PRESS We have extended the closing date for the Craft Day at East Taphouse by 1 week. If you have any other members or friends that would like to attend please fill out the booking form: https://forms.office.com/e/6dnYhXETyE
STOP PRESS: CLOSING DATE EXTENDED FOR RCS WI FLORAL ART COMPETITION ENTERIES
APPLICATION DATE EXTENDED FOR THE ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW WI FLORAL ART COMPETITIONS. ENTERIES WILL NOW BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 30 APRIL 2025 FOR ALL 4 CATEGORIES. Wadebridge Cup Smale Cup Penponds Cup Pat Ward Novice Cup For further details contact fandg@cornwallwi.org.uk or reception@cornwallwi.org.uk Online application :https://forms.office.com/e/pvTgpWggsv
EXTENDED BOOKING: COTEHELE HOUSE AND GARDEN VISIT 6 MAY2025
The booking period has been extended and you are welcome to bring family and friends, see the County News or Events on Facebook. Cost £12.00 ( if not a national trust Member, you will need to pay admission) Further information Jill Trew fandg@cornwallwi.org.uk or book on the online link below: https://forms.office.com/e/bAPrsqCwuX
Important information regarding Perranarworthal Four Corner Craft Day 20 May 2025
Owing to circumstances beyond our control we are no longer able to offer the Exploding Box activity at the Perranarworthal venue. The activity is still available at the other two venues, please see the County News or contact reception@cornwallwi.org.uk for further information. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience.
Membership Support Virtual Drop-in Monday 7 April 2025
The Membership Support Drop-in is 2pm on Monday 7 April via Zoom, and the subject is Publicity and PR – although we’ll have time at the end for any other WI-related questions. The Zoom link is: Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87942203928?pwd=ifqh6OQo0kfMscDsp0fx07cGiHV0gI.1 Meeting ID: 879 4220 3928 Passcode: 445599 Email memsupp@cornwallwi.org.uk for further information.
Poppies for VE Day
Poppies for VE Display On 8th May 2025, we mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with communities, families and peoples of our nation joining together to celebrate 80 years of peace in Europe since the end of World War II. At CFWI we are inviting WIs to knit or crochet poppies […]