Pictured here are St Buryan WI President Janet Semmens, member Rosemary Warren who made and decorated the birthday cake, Federation Chair Helen Kestle and WI Adviser Liz Anderson celebrating St Buryan’s 90th birthday held in The Queen’s Hotel, Penzance. After a delicious lunch, members posed for a photograph on the staircase.
Author Archive: Cornwall Federation of WIs
Old Sheet Music Available
We have a large supply of very old sheet music at Chy Noweth which needs a home. Perhaps you or your WI might like some for craft projects? Or maybe you know someone who would like it? If you’d like some, please contact the office and arrange to collect it – cfwi@btconnect.com or 01872 272843. […]
Resolution Roadshows Update + Zoom Session!
The listed deadline for booking your space at this year’s Resolution Roadshows may have passed, but it’s not too late. We’ll be taking applications right up until the last minute – and you may want to book a space now that we can announce what will be happening at these sessions! You’ll see a screening […]
What Are Your Coronation Plans?
Is your WI planning a party or some sort of celebration for the Coronation next month? If you’re not holding your own event, perhaps you’re helping at your village’s festivities? Whatever you’re doing, please take lots of photos and send them, along with a brief write-up, to cfwi.publications@gmail.com so we can feature them in County […]
NFWI Resolution Webinar
You won’t want to miss out on a free NFWI webinar about this year’s resolution – ‘Clean Rivers for People and Wildlife.’ The webinar, which will be held on 12 April at 7pm, is designed to support members in learning more about the resolution that will be voted upon at the Annual Meeting in Cardiff […]
The WI to Partner with England Rugby!
Starting in April 2023, the WI will formally become a recognised partner of England Rugby, and supporter of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025; helping to engage with women, bring opportunities and create long-term changes for women in rugby and team sports. News of this new partnership will be shared this week on NFWI’s social […]
Falmouth WI Gears up for Great Big Green Week
Pictured here are members of Falmouth WI with the green bunting that member Jill Pentin made. The women enjoyed thinking up environmentally friendly messages to go on it. Great Big Green Week, here we come!
How Clean is Your River?: Become a Citizen Science Volunteer!
The cleanliness of our rivers is at the forefront of WI members’ minds as we enter the run-up to our Resolution Roadshow meetings, your WI May resolutions meetings and the NFWI Annual Meeting in Cardiff. Those of you who would like to get involved directly, might like to read the following, from Climate Ambassador Mary […]
Free Computer Courses at Chy Noweth!
CFWI is partnering with Cornwall Rural Community Charity, who have funding to run courses about gaining confidence online. Whether you use a laptop, tablet or phone, it’s important to know what you’re doing, while staying safe at the same time. There is so much you can do online, so don’t waste this free opportunity to […]
Coads Green WI Welcomed at Cowslip Workshops
Outside visits are always a highlight for members of Coads Green WI who received a very warm welcome from Jo Colwill and her team of Jane and Ellen at Cowslip Workshops on the evening of 8 March. Coads Green WI President Linda Willan welcomed members who had braved the elements to meet and enjoy a […]
