As everyone knows, the WI is marvellous, but members of Pensilva WI met the real ‘Mrs Marvellous’ when Joanna Shepherd came to talk about her life as a textile artist. She has had to overcome many life and health issues over the years, but has always wanted to help people cope with dementia or bereavement […]

CFWI had a big presence at yesterday’s Stithians Show, and we were delighted to have so many of our lovely members pop into the WI marquee to say hello! In between selling books, jigsaws and WI Shop items to the public, we had time to look at the wonderful entries in the WI competition. Big […]

After being cancelled in 2020 due to the first Covid lockdown, Porthleven WI finally had the chance to enjoy watching Jane Mills demonstrating ‘Easy Summer Eats’ at their July meeting. A packed hall watched, enthralled, while Jane filled the table with delicious treats. From BLT pasta to Bailey’s cheesecake to meringues and Black Forest slices, […]

This month’s adventure for the South Hill WI and a couple of guests was a trip across from Plymouth to Drake’s Island where they had a guided tour around the island. The weather stayed good, the 20-minute crossing in a small boat was smooth and the island guide was friendly and informative. The ecosystem of […]

Former CFWI Chairman and current Assistant Media Officer Sheila Goldsworthy writes a wonderful monthly WI column for The Cornishman. Here is Sheila’s July column: Good speakers will always attract an audience, so we have much to look forward to this autumn. There is an excellent piece of news for members when we learn that an inaugural Literary Lunch […]

St Stephen-in-Brannel WI invited local author Lamorna Ireland to their July meeting, to talk about her journey as an author, ahead of the launch of her latest book set in Cornwall, Along a Cornish Creek. It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening.  

At Crowlas and Ludgvan WI’s last monthly meeting, each member was asked to provide their top 10 words to describe what they felt about their WI.    The words were fed into a word cloud generator and it created the image pictured here, with the most common words used showing larger and bolder. This will […]

Members of Sheffield and District WI formed a mini-choir to sing Tony Christie’s song “Thank You for Being a Friend” to the local residents who live independently in Hutchens House, based in Paul near Mousehole in Cornwall. This was to celebrate Thank You Day 2023.  

The WI Week of River Action will take place later this year, between 11 and 18 September. WIs are being called on to draw public attention to the importance of clean rivers for people and wildlife by organising a campaign stunt in their local communities. Organising an eye-catching stunt in support of a designated bathing […]

Please note that an incorrect date was given in County News for this year’s Annual Council Meeting. The meeting will be held on Monday 2 October. Please accept our apologies for the error.