On Wednesday 2 November, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Microplastics Alberto Costa MP presented a bill in Parliament that would make filters mandatory in new washing machines. Microplastic fibres from textiles are the biggest source of microplastics in our rivers and seas. If implemented, Alberto’s bill would ask washing machine manufacturers to include […]

The NFWI Public Affairs Team is delighted to announce some new resources for the new campaign Thinking Differently: Autistic and ADHD Women and Girls. You will find a campaign toolkit, a guide on how to make your WI more inclusive, and pledge cards for you to print and show your support. You can also watch […]

Take Part in the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence (25 November to 10 December) 25 November marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism to end gender-based violence. We thank all our WIs who take part each year by generously donating goods to their local women’s refuges, holding candlelight vigils, raising […]

Take action to tackle the cost of living crisis and protect our environment! The Autumn Statement and the Warm this Winter campaign On 17 November, the Chancellor of Exchequer Jeremy Hunt presented the government’s Autumn Financial Statement to the House of Commons. Changes announced by the Chancellor in the Autumn Statement will leave millions facing […]

The past month has been another busy one for the members of Godolphin WI. The service at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month took place and a wreath was laid for the first time on behalf of Godolphin WI by President Vanessa Wyles. Three Godolphin WI members, Elaine Payne, Ann Dyke and […]

The sun shone on Saturday for the annual Porthleven WI Winter Fayre. The Fayre starred all the favourites – cakes, jams and crafts – but also featured hot soups, vintage bric-a-brac, a chocolate tombola, local traders with fabulous wares, the PTA, Harbour Hedgies and much more. It was a busy day and the jams, chutneys,  […]

St Dominick WI welcomed Cornwall Air Ambulance to their monthly meeting this month. The members learnt about the fantastic service that saves lives across Cornwall. They then presented a cheque for £700 to a Cornwall Air Ambulance representative; this was the total that they raised at their Vintage Afternoon Tea this past summer.  

Two talented members of Trevone WI, Ena Avery and Janet Carter, have designed and painted a winter scene showing a journey by a girl and her dog from the North Pole to Trevone. This charming picture has now been printed as a Christmas card and sold to the members as a fundraising initiative. Needless to […]

Earlier this month, members of Penryn WI participated in a beach clean on Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth, organised by one of their newer members, Andi Poat. The weather cooperated and the group embraced the fresh breeze and lovely autumn sunshine. Lots of laughter was shared whilst the women rummaged through the large quantities of seaweed […]

Members of Roche Rockers WI were very busy recently, making poppies for Remembrance Sunday. They met an extra day each month to put together coverage for the church gates. They were all very pleased with the results and are continuing to make more poppies to add to the display for next year. Well done everyone. […]