We all know what a Girls’ Night Out is, but how about a Girls’ Day In? This event was so successful last year, that it was held again this year! Organised by our Activity and Leisure sub-committee, 62 members enjoyed a morning of relaxation and exercise on Friday. Groups of enthusiastic ladies had fun with […]

A great idea for a day out this summer is a trip to The Monkey Sanctuary near Looe: a haven for rescued or unwanted monkeys. There are around 40 monkeys of all ages at the sanctuary, including woolly monkeys. They are irresistible! The experienced keepers are full of information for you. As well as seeing […]

Alison Gribble and Pat Mallett from the Home Economics and Craft sub-committee held ‘What’s in My Trolley?’ cookery demonstrations this spring in Probus and Coads Green. Alison demonstrated traditional recipes with a twist, and Pat showed how to cook and use some of the more unusual ingredients which are now appearing on our supermarket shelves. […]

Say cheese! Last week WI members enjoyed a great day at Porthleven, learning how to make the best use of the cameras on their mobile phones.  Becky Curtis had prepared a day tailor-made for the group with photographer David Chapman adding his support to everyone. The great news is that both Becky and David have offered to take another […]

Have you met your MP?  Do you know what their views are, and whether they represent your own?  You can find our who your MP is by entering your postcode into the website www.theyworkforyou.com, where you will also learn what their interests are and how they have voted on different issues. This summer, the WI […]

If you are an unpaid carer, are you aware of Kernow Carers Service? Kernow Carers Service holds free forums as a 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 […]

Last week Bodmin Nursery hosted a group of WI members as they created some stunning hanging baskets which will be in full bloom for the summer. There will be some gorgeous baskets all over Cornwall this summer! Thanks again to the wonderful people at Bodmin Nursery. Click here to see more photos.  

Paddle Against Plastic was set up by Cal Major in 2016 as a way to reach people and talk about the issue of plastic pollution. Paddle Against Plastic uses epic stand up paddleboarding (SUP)adventures to capture peoples’ imagination, highlight the issue of plastic pollution so close to home, and to promote positive change by proposing […]

Please note the upcoming exhibition put on by Kernow Quilters on 31 May through 2 June at Perranarworthal Village Hall.

If you were at this week’s Spring Countdown, you’ll know that seven of our WIs are celebrating very special birthdays in 2018. The following WI have all reached the ripe old age of 100: Falmouth, Madron, Newquay, Perranporth, St Just in Penwith, Truro and Veryan. Representatives from each of the WIs were presented with congratulatory […]