A big thank you to all the WI members, friends and family who came out to show their support at this year’s Cornish Winter Fair today – and especially to those who entered our competitions! First prize in the corporate entry section went to Bodmin Gaolbirds WI for their wonderful display on the theme of […]

Members of Linkinhorne WI recently visited Charlie Bears in Launceston to see the vast array of fluffy friends. There are over 2,000 teddy bears on display! Several now have new homes with some of the Linkinhorne members. who found it very hard to resist them. The founders of Charlie Bears, Charlie and her husband, made […]

Constantine WI won first prize at the Helston Fatstock Show this year, with their entry on the theme of ‘The Night before Christmas’. The members are so proud of the entry, as they should be! Isn’t it wonderful?

Following Mawnan WI’s very successful trip to the Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro last year, 12 members met for a return visit recently. Members were treated to a guided tour of the highlights of the history of Cornwall from 700,000BC, and then the portrait gallery. It’s incredible to think that only 6% of the Museum’s […]

Thank you to all members who take the time to send us suggestions through our Suggestion Box on this website! As the Suggestion Box is completely anonymous, there is no way for replies to be sent directly to the person making the suggestion. But please rest assured that all suggestions are brought to the Board […]

We are pleased to announce that Sandy Adcock of Cusgarne & Frogpool WI has been co-opted onto the CFWI Board of Trustees. We wish Sandy a rewarding and successful year as the newest Trustee, and hope that she thoroughly enjoys her new role.

Crowlas & Ludgvan WI would like to extend an open invitation to their upcoming Dabble Day, to be held at the Murley Hall in Ludgvan on Saturday 23rd November, from 10:30am until 3pm. This light-hearted, fun day is designed to allow people to have a go at a variety of Christmas-themed crafts, moving at their […]

The Great British Bake Off kneads you! Love Productions, the production company responsible for The Great British Bake Off, is looking for a gourmet selection of amateur bakers to enter the tent for the eleventh series of the beloved programme. If you or someone you know could rise to the occasion, then why not apply […]

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 […]