Frances Townsend, a member of Betjeman Belles WI, writes to us to say: I served in the Women’s Royal Naval Service during the 1970s and joined the service at HMS Dauntless, Burghfield, near Reading. This was a Part 1 training establishment but only for the years 1946-1981. During this period, 40 Divisions ( classes) per […]

The committee of Bodmin Gaolbirds WI delivered Christmas Meeting Bags to all their members the week before Christmas. Each bag contained a Poppy Treffry Centenary Mug filled with chocolates, a Centenary teaspoon, a tree decoration, a beaded bracelet and a Christmas card in a Christmas bag all made by the committee members. The Gaolbirds have […]

Beaches & Cream WI’s committee sewed 60 mini bags from recycled coffee sacks, made gift tags from last year’s recycled cards and then filled and hand-delivered one to each of their members for Christmas. The bags were filled with: something to eat something to drink something to make something to read something to grow something […]

Unfortunately, Hayle WI only managed to hold two meetings this year before the Covid restrictions brought a sudden halt to their planned meetings and outings. However, two activities have been able to continue: The walking group has continued to enjoy their monthly local strolls especially in the summer months, including an evening walk away from […]

Many members will have seen the launch of the Plant Britain Campaign on BBC’s Countryfile  last month. The aim is ‘to get everyone planting in a big, ambitious two-year project where we can all do our bit in the battle against climate change and to help wildlife and our own wellbeing.’ The Campaign has the […]

The committee of Sheffield & District WI made up and delivered 25 surprise bags to their members this Christmas. Each bag contained a card, quizzes, recipes, a note pad and pen, Christmas tissues and chocolates, as well as County News and WI membership booklet. Sheffield’s President Sue sent every member a seasonal letter, giving news […]

Help shape the future of social prescribing by completing the Social Prescribing Survey. Volunteer Cornwall is working with Rahul Mittal from the University of Exeter Business School and local public, voluntary and community sector organisations, to understand the impact of Social Prescribing in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. They are keen to hear from voluntary […]

Mermaids: Mylor & Flushing WI held a very successful Covid-secure Christmas cake and craft and raffle event earlier this month at Tremayne Hall, Mylor Bridge. Everything went very smoothly with the help of volunteers, generous donations, home baked cakes, biscuits, treats and handmade goods. Members of the WI were thrilled to be able to raise […]