CFWI’s November Quiz, held yesterday in Ladock, was a very successful event, with a full house, a jolly atmosphere and lots of delicious food! Veryan WI went home as the winners, with South Hill WI in second place and Camelford WI in third place. Congratulations to the winners and to all who participated!

Those of you who didn’t make it out to yesterday’s Cornish Winter Fair, should definitely make plans to attend next year! It’s a fantastic day out with food and drink stalls, gifts, crafts, livestock competitions and, of course, our own WI competition entries. Federation Chair Helen Kestle, along with Vice-Chair Pam Selley and Trustees Liz […]

What better way to spend a cold winter’s morning than meeting up with friends at Chy Noweth to hear a fascinating speaker? We’ve arranged a series of winter talks that we hope entices you! Next up is our January 2024 talk, when we’ll be welcoming the Cornwall Bat Group who will tell us about bat […]

Members of Veryan WI were pleased to be asked to help provide knitted and crochet poppies for the display of poppies at St Symphorian Church in Veryan. On Remembrance Sunday, Veryan WI Vice-President Jill Stewart laid a poppy wreath at the War Memorial on behalf of the members.

NFWI has sent out some important information regarding upcoming WI subscriptions. This was sent to all WI Treasurers, but it’s important reading for all members. Please see the letter from NFWI Honorary Treasurer Jeryl Stone here. As Jeryl says: Financial matters continue to be at the forefront of our minds as the cost-of-living crisis shows […]

Crantock WI’s poppy display continues to grow! This year member Salli Blackford organised members to create wartime pigeons to parachute down onto the display. This was how they were dropped behind enemy lines so that messages could be secretly sent home. Each pigeon on the display has a name and joins the horse and foal. […]

All are welcome at Downderry and Seaton WI’s upcoming Christmas events: Christmas Crafting Saturday 11 November – 10am-4pm The Zone, Downderry PL11 3JZ Choose your own items to make from a range of crafting activities on offer throughout the day. The cost is £10 per person which includes refreshments with all materials being provided. For […]

The Hall for Cornwall would like to share information with WIs about group rates.  Please fill in this survey, and the Hall for Cornwall will then contact those of you who are interested in arranging future group visits and send you all the relevant information.

A ring was found in the meeting room at Chy Noweth an Conteth. Is it yours? Please contact the office with a description – 01872 272843 or reception@cornwallwi.org.uk.

Perranarworthal WI will be holding a Holly, Craft, Tea and Cake sale on Saturday 25 November from 2pm until 4pm. All are welcome!