Sixty-five members of Mawnan WI would agree that there’s no better way of shaking off the cobwebs after the holidays than doing a bit of line dancing! The Memorial Hall was packed when local dance instructor, Gill Sadler, came to lead the women through several routines. There were lots of smiles as well as deep […]

The Lady Denman Cup Competition is an annual writing competition run by NFWI. This year’s theme is ‘What I heard on the bus …’. Using no more than 500 words, WI members are invited to submit a piece of writing, either comical, serious, fact or fiction, based on a conversation they have overheard, or imagined […]

Please click here to read the latest monthly newsletter from Clean Cornwall.  You might also be interested in reading Clean Cornwall’s 2019 Annual Report on Litter Picking and Beach Cleans. Was your WI involved with a litter pick? If not, there’s something to put on your calendar for 2020! If your WI did participate in […]

Madron WI member Hilary Cattran has been a WI member for 70 years! At Madron’s Christmas party last month, Hilary was given a special presentation by CFWI Trustee Teresa Hancox. Over the years, Hilary has contributed a great deal to Madron WI and is currently a member of the committee. Well done, Hilary!

Judy, Sue and Adele from Cusgarne & Frogpool WI attempted to match members’ cute baby photos to the beautiful women they’ve grown into at the WI’s Christmas party last month.

It was a surprise to Bodmin WI members, when Dave Brown from St Petrocs told them there are three houses for the homeless in Bodmin. St Petrocs is a Cornwall-based charity that provides support, advice and accommodation for single homeless people. Using their December meeting, Bodmin WI members donated a table of goodies – from […]

The red telephone box in Tywardreath has been converted into an Art Box where villagers and local organisations can mount an exhibition or display their artwork.  Members of Tywardreath WI were given the opportunity to mount a display to celebrate their 80th anniversary and CFWI’s centenary. The display was in place in the Art Box […]

Grampound WI held their annual Christmas lunch at the Hewas Inn in Sticker earlier this month.  

Before Christmas, members of Marhamchurch WI enjoyed an afternoon making wreaths and table decorations. Pictured here is a wonderful display of their fine efforts. We’re also loving the Christmas jumpers!