Boscastle WI members enjoy the pleasure of each others company in numerous ways, one of which is through their Garden Club, formed during lockdown. The Garden Club has included trips to open gardens around the area, as well as to members’ gardens. It’s always a real treat to see what people can create in their […]

Last week, a group of WI members from all over Cornwall met up in Doublebois to take part in a taster session of Nordic Walking provided by Tug Wilson of LESU Fitness Innovation. The event was organised by CFWI’s Arts and Leisure Sub-Committee. The session was great fun as well as very informative and everyone […]

Following the NFWI Resolution Shortlist Selection meeting held on 4 October 2022, we are pleased to share with you the final shortlist that was chosen by member and federation delegates. 1. Save our water – every drop matters As global temperatures rise, there is a risk drought will become more frequent in the UK. This […]

Now that the weather is turning colder, our thoughts are turning to Christmas. We’re sure some of you have already made your Christmas cakes and started making those shopping lists. Why not book your place on our ‘Decorate a Chocolate Christmas Log’ workshop and create something delicious for your holiday table? You’ll coat a chocolate […]

Porthleven Public Hall was packed with WI members last Wednesday for Madhu Greet’s paper crafting evening. Madhu had intrigued the group by asking them to bring empty tin cans and sharp scissors. The much-anticipated demonstration showed how to make a folk art style storage pot using tissue paper and glue. Much laughter followed as the […]

Former CFWI Chairman and current Assistant Media Officer Sheila Goldsworthy writes a wonderful monthly WI column for The Cornishman. Here is Sheila’s October column: Christmas is becoming a well used word now so we may as well join the throng and remind everyone about all the seasonal treats in store, for instance the Floral Art […]

Will you be entering some of our wonderful competitions at this year’s Cornish Winter Fair? All you have to do at this point is fill in our entry form by 31 October. It’s only 20p per entry, so what have you got to lose!? Then just bring your entry to the Royal Cornwall Showgrounds for […]

We know that many of our WIs have active and inspiring book groups! Would you like to let other members know what you’re reading? County News would really love to publish your book reviews, so if you’ve read something good and worth shouting about recently, please submit your review to us. You can send a […]

Is it too early to begin thinking about Christmas? Here at CFWI we certainly don’t think so! Why not book your place on our Christmas Floral Decoration workshop and learn how to make some gorgeous seasonal decorations for your home? Tutors Edna Trudgeon and Avril Woolcock will lead you through the process using mainly natural […]

We are pleased to announce that NFWI has undertaken a formal review of the WI fundraising policy, and are giving WIs more flexibility to raise money for the charities that are important to them. This is in line with NFWI’s strategic commitment to being more flexible and removing unnecessary rules for WIs. We all know […]