All WIs will have received the communication from NFWI dated 26 May 2023 regarding the new Denman proposal and details of the final stage in the Charity Commission consultation, which included a public notice of the intention to use part of the permanent endowment fund and the details of where to share your feedback. This […]

Members of Cusgarne and Frogpool WI had a great time at a recent meeting, when they welcomed belly-dancer Liz. Liz entertained the members, who shared fun and laughter. A generous spread of lovely food was put on by the group.

At a meeting earlier this week, members of Hayle WI welcomed as their guest speaker local artist, Hilary Gibson, who helped the members to create some lovely works of art using pen and wash technique.

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), Little Harbour, is organising a Moonlight Memory Walk on Saturday 11 November 2023 at The Lost Gardens of Heligan. WI members are invited walk in the calm and beauty of Heligan’s lit paths for an uplifting evening where you will join a beautiful memory ceremony followed by a 4K walk […]

This year we have introduced an additional way for members to purchase tickets and bus transport to the Annual Council Meeting! We are using TicketSource for those of you who would like the convenience of ordering independently from home and paying by credit or debit card. Annual Council Meeting tickets cost £15, and there is […]

Constantine WI have been collecting bras to donate to Smalls for All, a charity that collects underwear for people in Africa and the UK who can’t afford or can’t get any. ‘Because dignity matters’ is the charity’s mantra. Some women in Africa are shamed by not having underwear, and the men who see they are […]

Has your WI recently set up a Facebook page or a website? Have you used social media to help attract new members, or to keep your current members in the loop? Do you have a WI website? Do you use Instagram or Twitter? Or perhaps Snapchat or Pinterest? If so, this is the competition for […]

It’s been another busy month for the women of Godolphin WI. First, there was the walk organised by member Joyce Dallas at Trelissick, which had previously been cancelled because of bad weather. It was a beautiful walk and the sun was shining. The group then had a day out at Roskorwell Cornish Lavender Farm. Rows […]

For those of you interested in booking our literary lunch, to be held on 28 September at Budock Vean Hotel, we now have the menu options! Your delicious two-course meal will consist of a choice of: Roast top side of locally reared beef, served with Yorkshire pudding and red wine gravy Grilled supreme of locally […]

We know how many of you are keen knitters and crocheters, and how much you like giving back to the community, so we think we can help! Recently, a plea was sent out via Facebook stating that the Neonatal Unit at Royal Cornwall Hospital was in need of knitted hats for premature babies. This message […]