The September issue of County News is now available! You can read it on MyWI. Make yourself a cup of tea, take a break from your day and read about all the wonderful things coming up for WI members in Cornwall!

We all have busy lives and experience stress from time to time. Some of you may be struggling with your own mental health, experiencing regular triggers or perhaps you just need a break every now and then. We know how harmful stress can be, and have learned the importance of self-care. Here’s an opportunity for […]

Perranuthnoe and District WI recently held its annual August Cream Tea in Perran Church Rooms. The event was held the day after Storm Betty rattled through, and the members were so lucky with the weather. There was a good turnout including both WI members and summer visitors.

You may have read about Second Hand September in the issue of WI Life that popped through your letterbox this week. There is an article about members who shop pre-loved and vintage, women who upcycle and recycle, who work in charity retail and fight the good fight against fast fashion. All while looking fabulous… Second […]

Jude Wood, Pippa Stilwell and Mary Lindsey from our Environment and Public Affairs Sub-Committee recently visited the Westcountry Rivers Trust stall on Lemon Quay in Truro, as part of their ongoing campaigning work on the WI’s Clean Rivers for People and Wildlife resolution and campaign.  The Trust was there to highlight the tremendous work they […]

Volunteer WI members yesterday staffed a gorgeously colourful stall at Truro Pride. We were on hand to raise the profile of the WI, tell people about all the amazing things we do and to let everyone know that we are an inclusive organisation that welcomes all women. The Pride atmosphere was wonderful. It was a […]

Members of the Trevone WI committee organised an informal coffee morning at Trelawney Garden Centre for old and new members to get together. The meeting also provided an opportunity to select some smart new wipe clean tablecloths to brighten Trevone WI Hall at future meetings.

Although the closing date for our Literary Lunch event was Monday, there are a very few spaces remaining. If you’re interested, please contact the office as soon as possible on reception@cornwallwi.org.uk or on 01872 272843. The lunch will be held on 28 September at the Budock Vean Hotel. After a delicious lunch, our speaker, bestselling […]

Trevone WI member Janet Carter has created a wonderfully unique design for her WI’s annual Christmas card for members to buy at meetings. The original idea comes from Janet wondering what a WI would put on their Christmas tree … teacups and cakes is the obvious answer!

Former CFWI Chairman and current Assistant Media Officer Sheila Goldsworthy writes a wonderful monthly WI column for The Cornishman. Here is Sheila’s August column: We all need a good laugh, so the WI is obliging! Members have an opportunity to see a show “Turning History into Theatre”. Camidge and Stringer present “Wish We Weren’t Here: […]