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 […]

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 […]

Make Time for Mental Health

On World Mental Health Day 2018 (10th October), the NFWI will be launching a postcard action to encourage healthcare professionals to ask people about their mental health and physical health. Research suggests that that people with mental health needs often feel that a lack of attention has been paid to their physical health, while others with physical […]