To kick off its autumn programme, Mawnan WI has started a flower arranging group which will meet on the first Monday of the month in Mawnan Memorial Hall. Member Sue Hewitt led a floristry workshop at the Get Creative Day earlier in the year which was very popular, and everyone was thrilled when she agreed […]

Members of Pengegon WI pay rapt attention to Mike during their recent visit to Camborne Fire Station in late August.

In June, the women of Madron WI hosted a Great Get Together as part of a nationwide celebration of the fact that “we have more in common than divides us,” inspired by the beliefs of the murdered politician Jo Cox. Held in Landithy Hall, the event included craft demonstrations, advice on fire safety from local […]

The NFWI Specialist Activities Committee is looking for a WI member to make an item of goldwork embroidery which will be mounted onto a card and sent to Buckingham Palace in celebration of the Queen’s 94th birthday in April 2020. For your reference, please see the guidelines giving further details of the requirements for the […]

It’s not too late to book your place on our latest ‘What’s In My Trolley’ cookery demonstration! Following their popular events last year, Alison and Pat will be holding two more cookery demonstrations this autumn. Pat will  be cooking some newer and more unusual items you might find in your supermarkets, and Alison will cook […]

Visit this lovely island with so much to offer, and attend the 75th anniversary of the Liberation Day. The price is £525 per person for a double or twin-bedded shared room (single £735) and includes guided visits to places of interest. Accommodation at the centrally located Mayfair Hotel is on a half-board basis, and travel […]

Perranuthnoe & District WI held a Centenary Celebration tea party at Pengersick Castle in Praa Sands in July. The tea party was attended by CFWI Chairman Margaret Johnson, members of Germoe & District WI and other local groups. Everyone enjoyed their cream teas in the glorious sunny gardens of the castle.

Click here to read the August issue of Clean Cornwall’s newsletter. CFWI is a proud partner of Clean Cornwall.

The recent successful Garden Safari held in Mawnan Smith completely depended on the garden owners being willing to invite members of the public to view their wonderful efforts. In total 12 women (and some hard working men) were involved, and what a show they put on! There were small courtyard gardens, flower gardens and a […]

Pengegon WI members Ann Bird (left) and Ann Haverly (right) are pictured planting up recycled water butt planters with over 100 spring bulbs and wild flower seeds to celebrate CFWI’s centenary. The two planters are in the patio garden at Pengegon Institute and are there for the enjoyment of all users of the hall.