New Podcast Episode Now Available!

Have you been listening to the CFWI podcast? It’s a great way to find out more about what’s going on in our WI world. In the latest episode, Federation Chair Helen Kestle talks to some special guests all about WI banners. Vice-Chair Jane Dover tells us about some banners with particularly interesting histories. Have you […]

Do You Remember the Palais de Danse?

Lucy Innes Williams, a Community Researcher with Tate St Ives, has contacted us regarding her work looking into the Palais de Danse building in St Ives. The Palais de Danse was bought by Barbara Hepworth and used as a studio for her large-scale sculptures between 1961 – 1975. Lucy is looking for people who remember […]

‘WI Talk’ by Sheila Goldsworthy

Former CFWI Chairman and current Assistant Media Officer Sheila Goldsworthy writes a wonderful monthly WI column for The Cornishman. Here is Sheila’s April column. It is with great optimism that we open the April issue of County News to find so many winning occasions to look forward to – now we just need the right weather to benefit from […]

Why Not Enter Our 2024 Poetry Competition?

To all our budding WI poets out there, here’s your chance to have your voice heard! The Cornwall Federation’s Blaikley Salver poetry competition is an annual event organised by our Environment and Public Affairs Sub-C0mmittee, and we’d love to see your entries. The theme for this year’s competition is ‘River Voices’, a wide subject, stemming […]

It’s Time to Think about Spring Bulbs!

The WI spring 2024 bulb catalogue is now available! The bulbs provided by bulbs.co.uk are of a very high standard and come at reasonable prices. We’ve had great feedback over the years from our WI members who’ve purchased them! And, by ordering, you’re helping to support CFWI as we receive a commission on all sales. […]

Nominations Sought for CFWI Board of Trustees

CFWI invites all members to nominate candidates for our Board of Trustees for the period 2024-2026. All WI members in the Cornwall Federation are eligible to stand for election. Being a Trustee means that you’ll become a Director of the Federation. We’d like to see candidates who possess leadership qualities, have strategic vision, show commitment […]

A New Pennant for South Hill WI

South Hill WI has a new pennant. It will go to to the next Royal Cornwall Show where it will be displayed in the WI Marquee with others from all over Cornwall. The design reflects features of the area around South Hill WI, and was designed and made by members. South Hill WI member Ellen […]