The Penwith Local History Group has published a book entitled Growing Up in West Cornwall that members may be interested in. It would make an excellent Christmas present for any Cornish relatives/descendants around the world. The book contains case studies, a surname index and good illustrations of children. The book documents childhood memories, mostly from the […]

The West Yorkshire Federation of WIs would like to invite any interested WI members on their holiday in the wonderful county of Yorkshire. Accommodation is at The Rendezvous Hotel, a family owned spa hotel with a superb location, alongside the Leeds Liverpool canal, and less than a mile from the delightful market town of Skipton, […]

This past July, we wrote about the importance of keeping hydrated. The hydration awareness campaign is run by Royal Cornwall Hospital’s Infection Prevention and Control department. Project Lead, Belinda Caslake, would like WI members to take a few moments to fill in a short and easy survey:  https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BYLNBJG Thank you!

Earlier this year, we wrote about the Wheal Buzzy project, an initiative designed to increase awareness and habitat of the Duchy’s nationally important miner (solitary) bees, so named because, unlike honeybees and bumblebees, they do not live in colonies. Did you know that there are between 250 and 270 species of solitary bee in the […]

At a Special Meeting of the CFWI Board of Trustees today, officers for the 2019/20 year were elected. Margaret Johnson of Bodmin WI was elected Chairman. Penny Picton of Illogan WI was elected Treasurer. Vice-Chairmen are Jane Dover of Truro WI and Helen Kestle of Crowlas & Ludgvan WI. The rest of the Board is […]

Members of Mevagissey WI pose here with 100 twiddlemuffs made by their Knit n’ Natter Group for Royal Cornwall Hospital. This project marks the Centenary of CFWI. Well done, Mevagissey!

Bodmin Gaolbirds WI hosted a second very successful four corner craft day on Saturday 12 October at Lanivet Community Centre. Forty-five women from across Cornwall participated and each chose to complete two of the four Christmas-themed crafts available. A paper-crafted wreath, zentangle Christmas cards, a patchwork Christmas tree decoration and a beaded tree decoration. Homemade […]

This year’s Helston Fatstock Show will be held on Saturday 9th November at Franchis Farm in Helston. The theme of this year’s Co-Operative Entry is ‘The Night before Christmas’. See the full Show schedule here and an entry form here. Follow the Helston Fatstock Show Facebook page for updates and news. This year, the Show […]

At this week’s Annual Council Meeting, members of Week St Mary’s Bonaventures WI were fortunate to be given a box in the ballot. They decided to “do it in style” and dress up for the occasion. Pictured here are Sue Dyer, Sue Dickenson, Marilyn Reynolds and Christine Heard.

This year’s Blaikley Salver poetry competition, on the theme ‘My Green Heart’, was won by Sheila Allen of Roche Rockers WI. In case you weren’t at today’s Annual Council Meeting and missed hearing Sheila receite her prize-winning poem, we publish it here: My Green Heart The forest wakes from slumber in multi shades of green […]