As part of their 75th Anniversary celebrations, Marhamchurch WI planted a tree. Marhamchurch WI members were joined by representatives from the Parish Council, village residents and the owner of the piece of land where the tree was planted. Penny Hazeldine, President of Marhamchurch WI, planted the tree. Afternoon tea was then provided for everyone attending […]
Author Archive: Cornwall Federation of WIs
Take Back the Night: A WI Member’s Views
When we shared details of the upcoming Take Back the Night event to be held in Penzance on Monday 6 December, Pendeen WI member Crystal Wakefield wrote to us. With her permission, we are sharing Crystal’s words here: I’m writing about some historical moments and initiatives, and some personal ones, in regard to the importance […]
Food Hygiene for Young People and Students
A new campaign was launched earlier this month, with the aim of educating young people/students on the basics of food hygiene. Many of our WI members have children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews leaving home for the first time in the autumn. When going to university or living away from home for the first time, […]
An Arty Day for Crantock WI
Members of Crantock WI recently enjoyed a visit to the Lorna Wiles Studio and Gallery in West Pentire. Lorna showed the group around the gallery and demonstrated the Devoré technique as well as her printing methods. She told them of her fascinating career in fashion design and running her own business. After the tour, the […]
Tregony WI Gets Crafty for Christmas!
Tregony WI’s November meeting saw the members making Christmas snowmen and reindeers. A judge was on hand to pick a winner in each category. The members had a fabulous evening and produced some pretty fancy looking snowmen!
A Christmassy Kick-Off
CFWI kicked off the Christmas season with a convivial Tea & Tinsel event at Chy Noweth this afternoon. We welcomed members from all over Cornwall to join us for afternoon tea, some fun and games and a visit from Mother Christmas! We hope everyone who attended enjoyed their time with us!
Mermaids: Mylor & Flushing WI Remember Servicemen
Mermaids: Mylor and Flushing WI decorated the gates of Tremayne Hall in Mylor Bridge with an installation commemorating those remembered on the local war memorials in Mylor and Flushing. Schoolchildren in Mylor and Flushing enjoyed becoming involved, making a poppy for each serviceman along with a label for his name. WI members also made poppies, […]
A Return to Charity Fundraising in Perranarworthal
Earlier this month, the women of Perranarworthal WI opened the doors of the Village Hall for a Coffee and Cake Morning. Members of the public were invited to relax and enjoy a coffee or tea and cake surrounded by the stalls. On sale were delicious cakes, craft items and new, but unwanted gifts donated by […]
St Petroc’s Christmas Tree Festival!
Are you planning to come to CFWI’s Carol Concert at St Petroc’s on Friday 10 December? We hope so! If you’re coming, you may be interested to hear that the Christmas Tree Festival in the church will be open from 10.30am with tea, coffee and light refreshments available. These stunning trees are all decorated by […]
‘WI Talk’ by Sheila Goldsworthy
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: We are optimistically writing dates of events for 2022 in our new green WI diaries. There is an impressive list of events that members can sign up for being advertised now. […]