If you haven’t yet entered your WI in our 2018 CFWI Press Competition, you have until 31st July to do so! Have a look back over the last year and select your best reports to enter into the Press Competition. The Boslowick Cup is awarded to the winner of those in their first year of […]

Many of you will know Val Bugden-Cawsey, a member of St Stephen’s by Launceston WI. What you may not know is that Val has been diagnosed with an advanced and rare type of malignant melanoma. She has decided to focus her efforts on fundraising for a research project at Derriford Hospital — the Malignant Melanoma […]

Two coach-loads of WI members visited Mount Edgcumbe last week. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for our trip. Members enjoyed wandering around the house, strolling about the garden and exploring the park. Some had lunch at the Orangery while others enjoyed an ice cream in the Stable cafe. What a lovely day!

Let a Woman Speak (LAWS) is a women’s organisation that is currently focusing on the UK government’s proposed changes to the Gender Recognition Act and the impending consultation.   “Let a Woman Speak…discussing the Gender Recognition Act” is the second event that LAWS has organised in the South West, giving space for women to come together […]

Sir David Attenborough is backing the BBC’s new launch Plastics Watch following the “astonishing” impact of his breath-taking Blue Planet II. The major new initiative aims to enable the British public to help reduce plastic pollution. It will also include programme commissions and digital content on how the UK and the wider world are tackling […]

Cornwall is in the top ten fuel insecure areas of England, with around 36,000 households living in fuel poverty. Feeding Britain are working in partnership with the npower Foundation – the Fuel Bank® charity – to establish a Fuel Bank® to ensure that Cornish families won’t have to choose between heating their home and feeding […]

Today, we all know what a portrait is, but did you know that this was not the case in 15th-16th century Europe, when the portrait as we know it was invented as an independent art form? In conjunction with the National Gallery, the NFWI is pleased to offer members a unique opportunity to learn more […]

What is it?   A celebration of local makers and their crafts. There will be a series of demonstrations and workshops open to all. When is it?  8th to 22nd September 2018. Where is it?  Helston Museum For more details look at the Helston Makes It! Facebook page where the event will be publicised, including a […]

Marshgate WI will be hosting a ‘Treat Yourself Day’ on 15th September at Otterham & St Juliot Hall in Marshgate. This is a recruitment/profile-raising event for the WI, which members hope will also raise some funds for Cornwall Air Ambulance. The day will be a walk-in afternoon, with stalls for people selling gifts, beauty products, […]

Tens of thousands of women and girls across the country took part in processions yesterday to mark 100 years of women being able to vote in the UK and to reflect on the achievements of the suffragettes. Here in Cornwall, Mawnan WI joined in and organised its own unique and wonderful celebration to coincide with […]