St Buryan WI is organising a Centenary Variety Concert to be held on Saturday 5th October 2019 at 2:30pm in Marazion Community Centre. We hope that as many WIs as possible will contribute with short items of about five minutes each, showcasing members’ talents. Some suggestions are: comic turns, impressions, magic, talented musicians, solo or […]
Author Archive: Cornwall Federation of WIs
Fun with Flowers!
On Thursday, WI members from all over Cornwall arrived at Chy Noweth an Conteth for a Fun with Flowers workshop. Rose and Ruby, the two demonstrators, created arrangements while the women observed – these stunning arrangements were later raffled. Then it was time for the women to make their own arrangements, with the finished products […]
Hessenford WI’s October Meeting
Members of Hessenford WI were delighted to welcome Louise Nichols from Quethiock to their October meeting. Louise is a very talented textile artist who talked about her work designing upholstery fabric, wallpaper, cards and wrapping paper. It was fascinating to see how her ideas were meticulously transferred to the end product. Now, as her main […]
Are You an Unpaid Carer?
Are you an unpaid carer? If so, perhaps you’d be interested in Kernow Carers Service. Kernow Carers Service offers this free service for unpaid carers to give them an opportunity to discuss the issues they face and have their voices heard in a welcoming and confidential environment, with others facing similar problems. There are many […]
Annual Council Meeting Tickets Available!
A limited number of tickets to our Annual Council Meeting are available! The meeting will be held on Wednesday 17th October at the Regal Theatre in Redruth. If you’d like a ticket, please contact the Office as soon as possible on 01872 272843. If you’ve ordered copies of our beautiful Cornwall Village Book, you’ll be able […]
Get Creative!
The WI has been invited to take part in the Get Creative Festival, taking place across the UK between 11th and 19th May 2019. The festival celebrates everyday creativity across the country, with the aim to encourage and inspire local communities across the country to try something new. This year, over 1,400 events took place, reaching […]
Grampound WI’s Harvest Supper
Members of Grampound WI put on another superb spread for their Harvest Supper recently. It’s such a pity the puddings are not very prominent in this photo as they were superb. Watch your waistlines, ladies!
Walking Netball Opportunities!
The walking netball sessions in Camborne have now been extended to 4th December: More opportunities for you to have a go at walking netball:
A Rare Treat for Council Meeting Attendees!
We have exciting news for those of you attending our Annual Council Meeting on Wednesday 17th October! The Sewing Studio, which is already very 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! The shop is a treasure trove […]
Take a Town: Saltash
Over 40 WI members enjoyed an insight into the rich history of Saltash and its prominent citizens on a visit in late September. This was beautifully encapsulated by the outstanding embroidery chronicling Saltash’s history since pre-Norman Conquest (Trematon Castle) on view in the Baptist Church. A delicious lunch was provided by Trematon WI which was […]