We have received a number of queries from members who are concerned about the spread of Coronavirus and the impact this may have on WI meetings and events. The NFWI is closely monitoring the situation and Government advice and will update Federations accordingly if there are any major changes to advice around meetings and gatherings. […]

On Thursday 27th February, Zennor WI members joined forces with the Cornwall Climate Ambassadors to host a coffee morning and sale of pre-loved clothes. Friends and neighbours gathered to chat over cakes and coffee, and to browse through the beautiful dresses, suits and accessories carefully displayed on racks and tables. The morning brought in £62 […]

Yesterday, about 40 happy WI members gathered at Chy Noweth for ‘A Taste of Morocco’.  They feasted on hummus, tagines, couscous and a variety of middle eastern desserts, followed by a fantastic belly dancing demonstration. This event followed last year’s successful Bollywood Day. If you have any ideas for other days centred on different countries […]

When Mrs Granville Dunstan of Budock Vean Farm toured the parish to encourage local women to join the newly formed Women’s Institute, their menfolk allegedly scoffed “It’ll never last”. One hundred years on, a thriving Mawnan WI (with 80 members) celebrated their centenary in the newly refurbished dining room of Mrs Dunstan’s old home – […]

Members of Shortlanesend WI knitted 100 squares to celebrate 100 year of the WI in Cornwall. Well done!

Do you love clothes but hate waste? Join us in Zennor Village Hall on Thursday 27 February from 10.30am to 12.30pm for a coffee morning, and a sale of gorgeous pre-loved clothes. The event is being organised by Zennor WI jointly with the Cornwall Climate Ambassadors, and all the proceeds will go to our CFWI […]

The St Minver SeaGirls WI’s February meeting saw a spotlight on ‘fast fashion’: too many clothes produced at too great a cost to the environment. Kato of Wadebridge’s Syrup and SALT clothing outlined the issues caused by fast fashion, including child labour, landfill and the huge amount of water needed to produce clothes. Kato then […]

Hessenford WI thanked retiring President Jackie Holland for all she has done for them during the past two years, and Vice President Marie Bersey presented her with a beautiful calla lily.

Mawnan WI is kicking off its centenary year! Over the next few weeks, 100 bunches of daffodils will be given to local residents, neighbours and those who need a bit of cheer. The first bunches were handed out to the team doing front-of-house at the village pantomime.

We recently received a question about our Speakers’ Directory that came to us via the website Suggestion Box. Please please note that as Suggestion Box comments are anonymous, we cannot respond to members’ questions that are sent to us this way. If you would like a response, please either email us or ring the office. […]