CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 22 JANUARY On 21 February we have a real treat for you! A representative from the Morrab Library Photo Archive will be with us to give an illustrated talk about some places we’re all familiar with in and around Cornwall. The Archive is a real Cornish treasure, holding some 15,000 glass and […]

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AFTERNOON TEA Friday 8 March 2024 PENVENTON PARK HOTEL, REDRUTH 2pm International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on 8 March to commemorate the cultural, political and socioeconomic achievements of women. In Cornwall, we are going to mark the 2024 International Women’s Day with an afternoon tea at the Penventon […]

We have received big news from NFWI about the opening on Wednesday 24 January 2024 of the WI Learning Hub! The WI Learning Hub is the exciting next step on the WI’s educational journey and will deliver a rich variety of learning experiences for members, bringing together a joined-up feel to education across the WI. […]

Former CFWI Chairman and current Assistant Media Officer Sheila Goldsworthy writes a wonderful monthly WI column for The Cornishman. Here is Sheila’s January column. Starting off the New Year, members are already embarking down the educational and informative path when they have to choose which resolution to vote for at the Annual Meeting at the Royal Albert Hall in June. […]

On 23 February, we will be holding a ‘From Schedule to Show’ event at Chy Noweth to help you understand what Show judges are looking for and learn how to get higher marks! Friday 23 February 2024 10.30am-12.30pm (coffee/tea and cake from 10am) A little knowledge can make all the difference between winning and losing! […]

Today marks the launch of ‘Inspiring Voices’, the new podcast of the Cornwall Federation of WIs! You can listen to our very first podcast and hear from some of our WI members who have been volunteering as Citizen Scientists and testing river water throughout Cornwall. They’ll tell you about the project, their experiences (nobody has […]

We have had some updates to email addresses at CFWI recently, so we thought it would be a good idea to share those addresses here and make sure everyone’s on the same page! Julia Pascoe, CFWI Secretary – secretary@cornwallwi.org.uk CFWI accounts department – accounts@cornwallwi.org.uk CFWI general enquiries – enquiries@cornwallwi.org.uk Helen Kestle, CFWI Chair – chair@cornwallwi.org.uk […]

Carnon Downs WI had a very busy end to 2023. In November they were delighted to welcome their WI Adviser Barbara Corbett to their 70th anniversary celebrations in the village hall. Barbara and members enjoyed a four-corner craft afternoon run by talented WI members leading Christmas decoration making to include: fresh foliage wreaths, felt camels […]

We are holding four Resolution Roadshows in April and would love to see you there! These events are scattered throughout Cornwall and we hope one of them will be convenient for you. If not, one of the sessions will be held virtually so you are always welcome to log in and join us via Zoom. […]

Just a reminder that the closing date for our Winter County Lunch is approaching! You have until Monday 8 January to book! Those of you who have been to the Budock Vean Hotel before will know how lovely it is – the food is always wonderful, the setting is stunning and the staff take very […]