Members of Newquay WI enjoyed an informative afternoon with Barbara Corbett, at the Cornwall Air Ambulance HQ in August. A total of £111 was raised from donations and a raffle and the cream teas were much enjoyed too. Please contact Barbara if you’d like to arrange a visit for your WI.

The Sensory Trust is a leading authority on inclusive and sensory design. Through the use of nature and the outdoors they aim to improve the health and well-being of people living with disability and health issues, their families and carers. The goal is to make the outdoors accessible and enjoyable for all people, regardless of […]

Age UK would like to introduce a new Home “Admin” Service which may be of benefit to WI members aged over 50. The service is designed to alleviate any anxiety and stress that can come when organising paperwork at home. The service aims to make sure the bills are paid on time and a person’s […]

An important collection of books and papers about and by women in Cornwall has finally found a home at Penzance’s Morrab Library. In 2012 a campaign called “A room of our own” – inspired by Virginia Woolf’s seminal feminist essay – was launched to find a new permanent home for the Elizabeth Treffry Collection on […]

As part of their Centenary Celebrations, Veryan WI held a tea party in June at Elerkey Guest House and Coffee Shop. In tribute to the WI’s founders, members wore dresses, hats, gloves and pearls.  Members were joined on this special occasion by Yvonne Toms, their WI Adviser.  The women were welcomed with a glass of prosecco […]

Those of you in the Penzance area may be interested in an upcoming quilting exhibition to be held at the Morrab Library in Morrab Gardens in Penzance. The exhibition takes place between October 16-20th, between 10am and 4 pm every day with free admission. This is part of the Library’s bicentennial celebrations.  On Friday 19th […]

Crowlas & Ludgvan WI will be hosting a 5-corner craft day at Marazion Community Centre, Marazion, on Friday 30th November 2018 from 10am to 4pm. Crafts will include Christmas baubles, Christmas cards, a beaded bag, oil painting with oils and chicken scratch embroidery. Attendees may select two crafts (morning and afternoon 2½ hour sessions), with […]

Treviscoe & Trethosa WI President Veretta Luke presented Pat Baglow with a gift in recognition of her 33 year’s service as WI Treasurer. Pat has been steadfast in her work keeping the finances up to date and presenting accounts whenever needed. Members appreciated her service by giving her an engraved plaque which will no doubt […]

 CFWI has been contacted by the Armed Forces Bikers looking for knitted toy soldiers. Armed Forces Bikers is a registered charity comprised primarily of current and former members of the armed forces whose aim is to raise funds for former colleagues and their families who are in need. Unlike many other charities, every single penny […]