A new President was elected at the Annual Meeting of Porthleven WI. Wendy Harris will be taking over from Margaret Edgcumbe who has stood down after leading the WI for the past three years. Margaret was presented with flowers from the members and a silver brooch from her Committee. She was thanked by Felicity Cork, […]

The Lord Lieutenant Col Edward Bolitho, and Bishop Philip of Truro are setting up a celebratory Jubilee parade through Truro on Thursday 2 June. We would love to see a big WI presence in the parade! The parade will gather for 12.30pm start at St George’s Road, Truro (TR1 3NR). It will process for roughly […]

Seven members of Penpol and Point WI ventured down to the Camborne Contemporary Crafts Hub (CCCH), housed in the recently renovated Donald Thomas Centre, to learn about the art of glass fusion. Helen, their instructor, very clearly explained many of the techniques and patiently guided the women’s efforts to create their own light-catching glass ornaments. […]

This year, CFWI is taking our resolutions meetings on the road! Come to one of our Resolutions Roadshow events to learn more about this year’s WI resolution – Women and Girls with ASD & ADHD – under-identified, under-diagnosed, misdiagnosed, under-supported. You’ll hear an expert speaker on the subject and learn more about the resolution process […]

CFWI Trustee and former Federation Chairman Margaret Johnson writes: I hope you’ve all heard my plea for items to sell on the Federation stall at the Royal Cornwall Show, which is now just 12 weeks away with the intervening weeks slipping quickly away. I am hoping for all manner of handmade items to adorn the […]

We are pleased to introduce the recently updated CFWI New Members’ Leaflet, designed with a vibrant and colourful image of the WI and packed with information. With an introduction from the Federation Chair and contributions from the Board of Trustees and the six Sub-committees, together with an explanation of WI jargon, the leaflet gives new […]

Members of Blunts WI celebrated International Women’s Day with lunch at the home of Blunts Secretary Joy Delbridge (second from right).  

From 24 February 2022, you are no longer legally required to self-isolate if you test positive for COVID-19. You are no longer legally required to self-isolate if you are an unvaccinated close contact, and are no longer  advised to test for 7 days if you are a fully vaccinated close contact. However, COVID-19 will be […]

The deadline to send in your entry forms for this year’s Royal Cornwall Show competitions is fast approaching! Don’t get left out! Your entry forms must be in by 31 March. The Royal Cornwall Show Cup Competition is on the theme of ‘Family Celebration’ and is a great opportunity for a group of WI members […]

As we all know, this year marks the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. But there’s another event that took place on the same day in 1952 that you might not be aware of – His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales became Duke of Cornwall on the accession of HM The Queen in 1952. This second very […]