In October each year, Federation and member delegates meet to consider and debate each resolution submitted by WIs, creating a shortlist. The NFWI wants to give as many members as possible the opportunity to take part in the discussion, whilst retaining the important role of Federations. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the […]
Author Archive: Cornwall Federation of WIs
The Jubilee Celebrations Keep Going!
Members of Four Lanes WI enjoyed a Jubilee cream tea at their June meeting.
Trevone WI’s Garden Visit Ends Predictably!
Funny how Trevone WI’s Fun & Foliage garden visits always end with tea and cake! Here are some of the members enjoying themselves at Hidden Valley Gardens near Par.
Bude WI Begins its 100th Anniversary Celebrations!
Believe it or not, Bude has had a WI for 100 years. The institute began life in Queen Street in Bude in November 1922. The institute, the largest in Cornwall, continues to provide the membership with regular meetings, fun get-togethers, encouragement to step outside their comfort zones, inspiration to be their true and best selves […]
A Beautiful Day for a Garden Party!
On Saturday, CFWI held its Platinum Jubilee Garden Party at Tregrehan Garden near St Austell. After a slightly grey start, the clouds parted and it was a fabulously sunny afternoon! Pictured here are some regally behatted (and crowned) WI members, including Rosemary Williams of Truro WI (left) who won our Jubilee Hat Parade competition – […]
A Midsummer Evening Walk for Zennor WI
On 21 June, members of Zennor WI embarked on an evening walk up the Foage Valley (opposite the bus stop in Zennor) and onto Zennor hill, led by local naturalist Liz Thompson. Liz showed the group how to identify a wide variety of flowers, grasses and birds, often using her enviable skill of recognising birds […]
A Birthday Cake for Jean
Jean Nankervis has been a member of Zennor WI since 1960. Recently she celebrated her 86th birthday. Jean is currently serving as host to a mother and daughter from Ukraine. Iryna, the mother, made this magnificent birthday cake for Jean. Jean says that Iryna and her daughter have become members of the family and are […]
Updated NFWI Board Members for 2022-23
Please join us in congratulating the following NFWI Board members for 2022-23, as elected following the Special Board Meeting held on 12 June 2022. Catriona Adams Nicky Amos Tracy Baker Pamela Beedan Chrissie Booth – Vice Chair Helen Carter Hilary Haworth Ann Jones – NFWI Chair Sally Kingman Paula Pierce Yvonne Price – Vice Chair […]
Free Online MacMillan ‘Understanding Cancer’ Workshops Available
Age UK has sent us an invitation for members to attend free online MacMillan ‘Understanding Cancer’ training. These workshops are designed for everyday lay-people or professionals, who have been or may be approached by someone who has a diagnosis of cancer, or is affected in a more indirect way. They are for anyone who may […]
Pensilva WI Has a ‘Look around Liskeard’
It was a really rainy day when the women of Pensilva WI had a ‘Look around Liskeard’ with local historian author Brian Oldham. The weather didn’t put them off; they just darted for shelter when it came on very heavy! Everyone learned a lot about the area, buildings and people who were important in the […]