We’re delighted to announce the formation of a brand-new WI in Cornwall – Early Birds WI! The name was chosen because this new group is Cornwall’s only morning WI. Early Birds WI offers a welcoming space for those who enjoy starting their day with purpose and positivity. Meetings will focus on a mix of engaging talks, […]
URGENT INFORMATION! DUTCH BULBFIELD HOLIDAY
URGENT! Sadly, owing to very unforeseen circumstances one of our members is unable to come on our forthcoming holiday to the Dutch Bulbfields. If any member is able to take her place leaving on Thursday 16 April for the 6 day trip please contact Clare at cavent@cornwallwi.org.uk
CyberCats Virtual WI
As WI subscriptions for the 2026/27 year are now due, some of you may have regretfully decided not to rejoin your WI for any number of reasons. Perhaps you no longer like to drive or perhaps you are just too exhausted at the end of your day to attend a WI meeting. Did you […]
ROSE BOWL QUIZ WINNING TEAMS
Congratulations to the Rose Bowl Quiz winners Mawnan WI and congratulations to 2nd placed Betjeman Belles WI and to joint 3rd placed Trevone WI and Camelford WI. Also thank you to the Arts and Leisure sub-committee for organising the afternoon which was enjoyed by the members taking part.
Cornwall WI Climate Ambassadors: People’s Emergency Briefing
Don’t miss this opportunity to see a free screening of a new film, based on the latest research and information, to find out what is happening with our climate and nature, how it affects us all, and what we can, as a community, do about it? It provides a way to be hopeful about the […]
FLOWERS AND GARDENS, FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP
Blooming Brilliant: Flower Arranging Workshops Come up Roses The CFWI Flowers and Gardens Sub-Committee held two very successful ‘Flower Arranging for Dummies’ workshops over the past week. Originally planned as a single workshop, the response from members was so overwhelming that a second date had to be scheduled! A total of 40 members representing 14 […]
NEW PODCAST: FEATURING THE CFWI ARCHIVES TEAM
Unfortunately the link is not working on the Blog. You can listen on You Tube Inspiring Voices or email apile@cornwallwi.org.uk and the link will be emailed to you. Sorry for the inconvenience.
EARLY BIRDS WI: THE GREAT CORNISH CUPPA
EARLY BIRDS WI The Early Birds WI had an interesting and informative presentation from Lynne Lees at their second meeting last Thursday giving an insight in to their work and how they support patients and the hospitals within the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust. Their work relies on fundraising and the poster below is for The […]
THE CFWI MARKET AT THE ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW
THE CFWI MARKET STALL AT THE ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW Once again we are asking you to dig deep to create and donate all manor of items to fill our Market Stall within the marquee. Alongside craft items we would welcome donations go good handbags and jewellery, all of which will be sold to support the […]
DOES YOUR WI GIVE A BURSARY? A BURSARY WINNERS JOURNEY
Does your WI give an Annual Bursary? Trevone WI gave a Bursary last year and below is a presentation from the winner given at this month’s WI meeting. My course at Leach Pottery last year Last year I was lucky enough to receive a WI bursary towards a ceramics course at the Leach Pottery in […]


