If you were unable to get a spot on our last two very successful ‘Girls’ Day In’ events, here’s your chance! We’re holding ‘Yet Another Girls’ Day In’ at Chy Noweth on Friday 5th April from 10am-3pm. The day will be packed full of activities just for you. Dawn Rowe will once again guide us through […]
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Strictly Come WI?
If you fancy coming to our Tea Dance at the Hotel Bristol in Newquay in March, please note that partners are more than welcome! Bring along your significant other for an afternoon of dancing! There will be resident tutors on hand to guide us through a selection of ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing. You do […]
Mother’s Day at Denman!
Come to Denman for a delicious afternoon tea on Mother’s Day, with a little bonus gift to the women attending. This event is open to absolutely everyone, WI and non-WI. Book online or by ringing 01865 391991. If you’re interested, please don’t delay in booking, as space is limited!
Clean Cornwall Update
The Cornwall Federation of WIs is a proud member of the Clean Cornwall partnership. You can read Clean Cornwall’s February newsletter here. For more info about beach cleans etc., please contact Will at Clean Cornwall on 01872 243533 or email clean.cornwall@cornwallrcc.org.uk. You can also find more information and download a handy copy of Clean Cornwall’s […]
Hear about the Wheal Buzzy Project!
Did you know that there are between 250 and 270 species of solitary bee in the UK, and that we have 120 of those species right here in Cornwall? The Wheal Buzzy Project is looking to increase awareness and habitat of the Duchy’s nationally important miner (solitary) bees, so named because, unlike honeybees and bumblebees, […]
Helston WI to Host Quiz!
Get ‘ze little grey cells’ working and join Helston WI for a quiz on Saturday 2nd March at 2pm at St Mary’s Church Hall. £10 for a team of 4. See contact details on the poster below.
A History of Recycling in Lostwithiel
Those of you living in or near Lostwithiel may be interested in attending a talk about recycling to be held on Saturday 30th March in the Church Rooms. Proceeds go to Cancer Research UK. The speaker, Richard Bower, is a former Recycling Officer for Cornwall Council, and has also served as advisor to the CFWI […]
Launceston 2 Come Out on Top at New Year Quiz!
Ninety-six WI members descended on Ladock Village Hall to take part in the New Year Quiz last night. With five rounds and tea to fit in, time was tight but the women rose to the occasion. Launceston 2 were the winning team with Cuddra A and ‘Luggan Maids joint second. Much fun was had and […]
Kicking off our Centenary Year in Cornish Style!
A full house of WI members was on hand on Friday for a buffet lunch. What better way to kick off our special year than getting together with 60 of your closest friends?! The tables were decorated with daffodils and Cornish tartan ribbon, and each place setting had a little treat of a bar of […]
What’s Going on at the Hall for Cornwall?
On Thursday, members of the CFWI Board of Trustees and office staff were invited on a tour of the ongoing work at the Hall for Cornwall. What a fascinating experience it was! We met at the site office of the Kier Group, the builders responsible for this mammoth project, for a safety briefing. Then, after […]