The Russian invasion and bombing campaign in Ukraine has resulted in many of us in the UK feeling helpless and asking how we can help the people of Ukraine. There are several charities working hard on the ground in Ukraine who would be grateful for donations: Sunflower of Peace is a charity that helps paramedics […]
Author Archive: Cornwall Federation of WIs
Rosebowl Quiz Winners Announced!
After a highly competitive quiz in Ladock on Wednesday, we are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Rosebowl Quiz: 1st – Bodmin Gaolbirds WI 2nd – Truro WI (Team 2) 3rd – Camelford WI We’re told only 2 1/2 points separated them! Congratulations to the winners and to everyone who made it such […]
What Are Your Climate Commitments?
Climate change can feel like a problem that is so much bigger than us and too big to fix. But there are steps we can all make to take control and create better lives for ourselves and future generations. Some of the things we can do to reduce our carbon footprint are small and easy […]
New Interactive Climate Change Centre Opens in Cornwall
Visitors of all ages are invited to experience a free, interactive exhibition on climate change at Heartlands in Pool, over half term – and anytime during 2022. The South West Climate Change Centre spans two rooms and is open to all with no admission charge, from 9.30am to 4.30pm every weekday, except bank holidays. It’s […]
Zennor WI Celebrates 80th Anniversary
Zennor WI celebrated 80 years in October of 2021 and, to commemorate this event, they have planted two oak trees and put up a carved granite plaque to record this milestone in their history. Zennor WI started in 1941 with 25 members, formed out of the Zennor knitting group, making socks for soldiers. All the […]
Come to Our Easter Buffet Lunch!
How would you like to celebrate Easter? A cruise? A picnic (with fingers crossed for the weather)? To save you the considerable cost of cruising and the uncertainties of the climate, why not join us at Chy Noweth for our Easter Buffet Lunch? Friday 8 April 12 for 12.30pm Chy Noweth an Conteth You will […]
‘WI Talk’ by Sheila Goldsworthy
Assistant Media Officer and former CFWI Chairman Sheila Goldsworthy writes a wonderful and informative monthly WI column for The Cornishman. Here is Sheila’s February column: When does the national media take notice of the WI? When one of the most important aspects of the WI is on the agenda, namely the selection of resolutions to […]
Six-Corner Craft Days: Spaces Available
Our Cookery & Craft Sub-committee has some exciting crafty days planned for you this spring! At each session, you will be able to try your hand at two different crafts, choosing from a fabric bookmark, Assisi embroidery, chocolate truffles in a half egg, origami butterflies and flowers, a Shamballa bracelet and sand cards. There will […]
A Mammoth Day Out for South Hill WI
A few members of South Hill WI visited The Box museum in Plymouth. It was a good experience despite the awful weather and the imminent arrival of Storm Eunice. The group reports that the museum’s exhibits were interesting, eclectic and well laid out. They enjoyed a special exhibition called Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters which […]
A Delayed Centenary Celebration in Mawnan
Mawnan WI held its anniversary lunch at the Hotel Meudon this year. On arrival, members found a rather delayed centenary celebration gift: Their own special cookery book which contained recipes, anecdotes and photographs from across the decades since Mawnan WI was founded. Thanks were given to Mawnan WI Marian for producing such a super memento […]
