In pre-Covid times, local WIs would come to Chy Noweth an Conteth to help pack up County News, ready to go out to all our WIs. At the moment, however that work is being done by members of the Board of Trustees. Here they are, hard at work, making sure each WI gets the right […]
Author Archive: Cornwall Federation of WIs
Whirly Tubes on Hayle Beach!
Anne Fenwick and Julia Havard, members of CFWI’s Environment and Public Affairs Sub-committee, joined some 300 people on Hayle beach on Saturday to send a gentle message to the G7 world leaders in Carbis Bay about the ingenuity of Cornwall in dealing with the problem of marine litter. They were all wielding tubes, made from […]
Enter the Virtual Stithians Show 2021!
This year, Stithians Show is going virtual! The Virtual Show will take place from 12 July to 16 July. There are five exciting classes for WI members to enter: Replicate the NFWI logo using recycled items. Create an A4 poster in any medium, designed to encourage existing members and recruit potential members to explore the […]
2 Weeks to Go: The Chy Noweth Show!
You have to be in it to win it! There are only two weeks to go until the deadline for applying to enter this year’s Chy Noweth Show (which is replacing the cancelled Royal Cornwall Show). The schedule for the WI Competition, this year organised by the Environment & Public Affairs sub-committee, is as follows: […]
Grampound Members are Back Together!
Members of Grampound WI held their first get-together for a long time. Although not all the members were able to attend, those who did enjoyed a fantastic barbecue in Grampound WI President Hilary’s garden “It’s been a long time since we have been able to have a good natter,” said one member.
Pasties and Ice Cream for Members of Sticker WI
Sticker WI held its outdoor socially distanced Annual Meeting in the 1st Sticker Scout Group field recently. All the members enjoyed a pasty lunch and an ice cream in the glorious sunshine. They all said it was so good to catch up with each other at last.
3 Weeks to Go: The Chy Noweth Show!
You have to be in it to win it! There are three weeks to go until the deadline for applying to enter this year’s Chy Noweth Show (which is replacing the cancelled Royal Cornwall Show). The schedule for the WI Competition, this year organised by the Environment & Public Affairs sub-committee, is as follows: WIs […]
Penpol & Point WI ‘Treasure Trail’ around the Lizard
A little ditty composed by members of Penpol & Point WI, following their recent walk on the Lizard on a wet and windy May day: As we met with fellow walkers on Lizard Village Green We immediately sensed our walk was going to be very wet. The rain began to fall and the foghorn blew […]
Winning Ways with Flowers: Closing Date Extended
If you are planning on registering for our upcoming Winning Ways with Flowers workshop, please note that the closing date has been extended to Monday 7 June. This event, to be held at Chy Noweth an Conteth on 21 June, will be an inspiring floral art workshop. Instructor Angela Hyland will give you ideas and […]
Explore the Moor: CFWI Minions Walk
Don’t miss the deadline to apply for our upcoming guided walk to this spectacular World Heritage Site on 15 July! This morning walk will allow us to discover some of the history and mystery of Minions. We will meet in Minions car park to start the walk, with a talk, at 11am. The circular guided […]
