Falmouth Wl enjoyed an elegant afternoon tea this week as their centenary year winds to a close.  

Producers are currently working on a new series of Inside the Factory for BBC2. As part of an episode, they are very interested in featuring the history of cream tea in Cornwall and how it relates to the invention of steam trains and the growth of tourism. If you know anything about it (or know […]

We invite WIs to enter the 2019 Royal Cornwall Show Cup competition, A Celebration of Cornwall. There is plenty of time for you to don those thinking caps and come up with something truly original to mark this occasion. It might include a special place, story, person, landmark or typical Cornish event. You can really […]

Germoe & District WI members celebrated their 70th birthday at their November meeting by holding a buffet supper with invited guests. Liz Anderson, CFWI Adviser, joined members from Sithney & District WI, Perranuthnoe & District WI and several ex-members, including founder member Virginia Laity. The membership carries on down the generations from original founder members […]

After an early start and on a rather grey and mizzly day, a group of WI members set off last week on a Federation birdwatching trip. They headed to a new venue for us all, the RSPB reserve at Bowling Green Marsh Exeter. Accompanied by Roger Hooper, a knowledgeable and enthusiasic volunteer for RSPB, the […]

When Mawnan WI asked their members and the village community to donate bras for girls and women in Africa, they didn’t expect such an incredible response! How many bras do you think they collected? Nearly 700 bras were handed in to the collection points at the local café and the village primary school whose help […]

Hayle WI hosted a lovely four-corner day on Saturday, with women from all over the county. Hayle WI members contributed lots of delicious cakes too! The crafts on offer were: willow work, rag wreaths and baubles, felt Christmas tree decoration and gift boxes. The raffle raised £31 for Hayle Daycare Centre. Well done to everyone […]

The Great British Bake Off is looking for a gourmet selection of amateur bakers to enter the tent for the tenth series. If you or someone you know could rise to the occasion, then why not apply now? To apply, click here.

Margie Stockton, President of Hayle WI, will be featured on a Coast FM radio programme this Sunday! Margie was approached by Pat Quayle, who presents Quintessentially Quayle on Sundays, asking if she could speak a bit about the WI. The interview will be aired this Sunday at 12pm on Coast FM. Either tune in to […]

Kernow Carers Service offers a 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.  Many people are unaware of the help they can get because they don’t recognise themselves as carers as […]