It won’t be long until the Show! Less than four weeks to go now! The rotas for all tea stewards and volunteers are being finalised now and will be sent out to WI Secretaries later this week. If you have put your name down to help out, please make sure your Secretary passes the information […]
Author Archive: Cornwall Federation of WIs
Perranuthnoe and District WI Treasurer Retires
Pictured here is Ann Tyzzer and the plant she was presented on her retirement from the post of Treasurer of Perranuthnoe and District WI, which she held for many years. Ann is replaced by Linda Frith but will be on hand to help if necessary. Congratulations to both.
Lanivet WI’s First Competition: A Resounding Success!
At a recent meeting of the newly formed Lanivet WI, a local historian, Andrew, was invited to talk to members and guests and their very first competition reflected the topic: Lanivet. Members were asked to make or bring along something personal that said something about their lovely village. Andrew received lots of questions from the […]
Thank You for Your Support!
This is a big thank you to all the members who attended, supported and worked at our Coffee Morning yesterday. We held this event in Bodmin at the Shire House Suite on a beautifully sunny day, and the turnout was wonderful! We’re not sure many more WI members could have been squeezed in! As you […]
Making Plans for Great Big Green Week?
Between 8 and 16 June, people across the country will come together for the Great Big Green Week, and this little film shows climate organisations across the UK planning events, making waves and convincing politicians that we need to tackle climate change now, not at some unspecified time in the future. Did you know that […]
A Lovely Afternoon on the River Fal
Over 50 WI members boarded the Duchess of Cornwall boat in Falmouth and spent a delightful afternoon on the river. This beautiful wooden ferry was built in 2008 and was launched by Camilla, the then Duchess of Cornwall. Some members braved the breezes on the upper deck while others remained below. In any case, we […]
CFWI Takes on Truro!
Thirty-five WI members from all over Cornwall joined in the Take a Town event on Friday, this year held in Truro. After cancelling the event last year due to Storm Babet, we were delighted to have good weather for a very enjoyable and informative walk and talk around town with Bert Biscoe, a well known […]
Week St Mary’s Bonaventures WI Welcomes Sewing Bee Finalist
At their April meeting, members of Week St Mary’s Bonaventures WI were treated to a talk by local television celebrity Tony Rea, who was a finalist in the ninth series of The Great British Sewing Bee. He designed and made a total of 30 garments in all for the series and brought a selection with […]
Ladock WI Marks 70 Years
On a beautiful day in April, members of Ladock WI met to plant a Cornish Aromatic apple tree in the Ladock Playing Field. President Sandra Buck planted the tree to mark the 70th birthday of Ladock WI. This was followed by a pleasant hour during which members weeded the wildflower patch.
Mini Gardens in Sticker
The talented members of Sticker WI created these lovely miniature gardens at their recent April meeting.
