Those of you who attended this year’s Spring Countdown meeting, might have been interested in the subject of the dangers of sky lanterns (paper lanterns with candles) that arose. We have receive the following information about the Sky Lantern (Prohibition) Bill 2017-2019: The bill was introduced on 29th March 2019 by Ruth George (MP for […]
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Constantine WI First Aiders
Constantine WI held a First Aid evening, aimed at their age group and the children they look after. It was an excellent course, provided by Christopher Mann, who delivered the content to 14 members with humour and detail. Everyone laughed, but fully understood their roles as First Aiders.
Spring Countdown today!
What a day we all had in Redruth at today’s Spring Countdown. In the morning, we heard speakers talk about both of this year’s potential resolutions – ‘the decline in local buses’ and ‘don’t fear the smear’. All the speakers were excellent, but members were particularly moved by the story told by Lou, a young […]
Get Creative with Mawnan WI
Mawnan WI is planning a free Get Creative Day on Monday 13th May. If interested, contact Mawnan WI (see your CFWI Yearbook for details) to book your place.
Coastwatch and Easter Hats for Porthleven WI!
An interesting evening was had by Porthleven WI this week learning about the work of the NCI, the National Coastwatch Institution. Len Jepp explained how the Institution was founded and had evolved, and showed some fascinating slides of the ever changing seas around Cornwall and the views from the lookout at Nares Head. The NCI […]
Mawnan WI Donates Hamper for Hospital Fundraiser
For many years Mawnan WI has supported the fundraising activities of the Friends of Falmouth Hospital. For their Easter Coffee Morning, members baked cakes and gave items for the tombola, as well as donating a splendid hamper for the raffle. At Mawnan’s monthly meeting, the hamper was presented by Mawnan Vice-President Carolyn Brodie to Nigel […]
Free Big Lunch Workshops across Cornwall!
If you are interested in finding out more about The Big Lunch or about how to host your own, there is a series of events across Cornwall that can help. These are informal drop-in workshops where you can share your ideas, ask questions and find out more! Children are welcome, and there will be refreshments […]
Climate Lobby in Westminster – 26th June
By Pippa Stilwell, Climate Ambassador The Time is Now mass lobby for climate and environmental action will be held in London on Wednesday 26th June. I went on the 2015 lobby and met my MP Derek Thomas, newly elected and with no particular interest in climate change. Since 2015 we have met him a number […]
Not Booked the Coach to the Coffee Morning Yet?
Are you planning to come to our wonderful Chairman’s Coffee Morning on 3rd May? If so, there are still a few seats available on our coach and it’s not too late to book yours! You’ll be delivered straight to St Issey Village Hall, to the Coffee Morning. After it’s over, the coach will take you […]
A Bonus for Spring Countdown Attendees!
We have exciting news for those of you attending Spring Countdown next Wednesday! The Sewing Studio, which is already well known to many of you, is offering a 10% discount on all fabrics and haberdashery to WI members on the day of the meeting! Those of you who came to our Annual Council Meeting last October […]