Between the 1st– 13th November 2021, COP26 took place in Glasgow. The Chair of the NFWI Public Affairs Committee, Nicky Amos and members of the NFWI Public Affairs team attended the conference between the 4th– 7th November 2021. On the 5th November, the WI had a stand in the UK Government’s ‘Green Zone.’ This showcased the work of WI […]

As part of the WI’s work on our  End Plastic Soup campaign, and as part of our work as the Secretariat to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Microplastics, the WI is supporting Alberto Costa’s 10 Minute Rule Bill to fit all new washing machines with a microplastic fibre capture filter and for there to be […]

25 November marked the beginning of the 16 days of activism to end gender-based violence. Thank you to all WIs and Federations who take part each year by generously donating goods and raising money for their local women’s refuges, holding candlelight vigils and holding virtual discussions to learn more about the issue.  We are continuing to encourage WI […]

As part of our See the Signs campaign, which seeks to raise awareness of the subtle signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, we have launched a new action pack with ideas for how members can take part! The pack includes detailed information on the symptoms of ovarian cancer, and guidance around what to do if […]

More than 100 leaders in the human rights and anti-slavery sector have written to MPs asking for urgent changes to the new Nationality and Borders Bill currently making its way through Parliament.  The Bill could mean more victims of modern slavery going unidentified, including British victims and children, and make it harder to prosecute traffickers.    […]

In the November/December issue of WI Life which landed with members last week, you will find information about the five shortlisted resolutions for 2021/2022 which will now be taken forward for further debate and voting by members! The shortlisted resolutions are:   1. Fit for Purpose – Fit for Girls 2. Appropriate Sentencing of Non-Violent […]

Last Thursday Cornwall Federation of WIs hosted the first of our Christmas meals held at Lanhydrock Golf Club. We welcomed 135 members and we could tell by the buzz in both rooms that it was a huge success. The setting was beautiful, overlooking the golf course, the sun even shone between the showers. We were […]

Mawnan WI is supporting the campaign to free women from the fear of violence. The 16 days of action – entitled No More Violence Against Women – runs from 25th November to 10th December. Our Charity Fund Raising Christmas Tree is now outside the village Memorial Hall and we invite residents, friends and family to […]

It has been two years since WI members were invited to attend a cookery demonstration. CFWI staged two in November, one at Carnon Downs on Monday 15 November, and a second at Coads Green Village Hall on Thursday 25 November. The evenings were presented by Home Economics Sub-committee members Alison Gribble and Pat Mallett, who […]

One of our members got in touch with us recently to ask for a full list and description of all the competitions open to WI members in Cornwall, and we are happy to oblige! Allsop Cup Competition The Allsop Cup Competition is an environmental study, organised by the Environment & Public Affairs Sub-committee, which takes […]