This lovely small banner or wall hanging was recently discovered in the basement at Chy Noweth. It’s the beginnings of a smallish piece, worked in embroidery on silk. It’s approximately 2’x3′, or slightly larger. Do you recognise it? Is it your work? Or the work of someone you know? If nobody comes forward to claim […]
Climate Coalition Show the Love Event
On Saturday 15 February, WI Climate Ambassadors teamed up once again with RSPB to take part in the Climate Coalition Show the Love event. They hosted a climate-themed coffee morning, for which the Godolphin Arms Hotel in Marazion very kindly provided the venue. In spite of the ravages of Storm Dennis, over 100 people, including […]
Stamp-Collecting Takes on a New Meaning for Wilcove WI
In the WI spirit of helping others, Wilcove WI have found a home for all those used postage stamps that everyone seems to collect. The RNIB are very happy to receive any used stamps and can even supply a handy collection box. Last year they raised over £14,000 from the sale of these stamps and […]
NFWI Coronavirus Guidance
We have received a number of queries from members who are concerned about the spread of Coronavirus and the impact this may have on WI meetings and events. The NFWI is closely monitoring the situation and Government advice and will update Federations accordingly if there are any major changes to advice around meetings and gatherings. […]
Pre-Loved Clothing Sale for Climate Campaign
On Thursday 27th February, Zennor WI members joined forces with the Cornwall Climate Ambassadors to host a coffee morning and sale of pre-loved clothes. Friends and neighbours gathered to chat over cakes and coffee, and to browse through the beautiful dresses, suits and accessories carefully displayed on racks and tables. The morning brought in £62 […]
A Taste of Morocco
Yesterday, about 40 happy WI members gathered at Chy Noweth for ‘A Taste of Morocco’. They feasted on hummus, tagines, couscous and a variety of middle eastern desserts, followed by a fantastic belly dancing demonstration. This event followed last year’s successful Bollywood Day. If you have any ideas for other days centred on different countries […]
“It’ll Never Last”: Mawnan WI Celebrates 100 Years
When Mrs Granville Dunstan of Budock Vean Farm toured the parish to encourage local women to join the newly formed Women’s Institute, their menfolk allegedly scoffed “It’ll never last”. One hundred years on, a thriving Mawnan WI (with 80 members) celebrated their centenary in the newly refurbished dining room of Mrs Dunstan’s old home – […]
Shortlanesend WI Members Get Knitting!
Members of Shortlanesend WI knitted 100 squares to celebrate 100 year of the WI in Cornwall. Well done!
Pre-Loved Clothing Event in Zennor
Do you love clothes but hate waste? Join us in Zennor Village Hall on Thursday 27 February from 10.30am to 12.30pm for a coffee morning, and a sale of gorgeous pre-loved clothes. The event is being organised by Zennor WI jointly with the Cornwall Climate Ambassadors, and all the proceeds will go to our CFWI […]
SeaGirls Learn about the High Cost of ‘Fast Fashion’
The St Minver SeaGirls WI’s February meeting saw a spotlight on ‘fast fashion’: too many clothes produced at too great a cost to the environment. Kato of Wadebridge’s Syrup and SALT clothing outlined the issues caused by fast fashion, including child labour, landfill and the huge amount of water needed to produce clothes. Kato then […]