By Pippa Stilwell, Climate Ambassador The Time is Now mass lobby for climate and environmental action will be held in London on Wednesday 26th June. I went on the 2015 lobby and met my MP Derek Thomas, newly elected and with no particular interest in climate change. Since 2015 we have met him a number […]
Not Booked the Coach to the Coffee Morning Yet?
Are you planning to come to our wonderful Chairman’s Coffee Morning on 3rd May? If so, there are still a few seats available on our coach and it’s not too late to book yours! You’ll be delivered straight to St Issey Village Hall, to the Coffee Morning. After it’s over, the coach will take you […]
A Bonus for Spring Countdown Attendees!
We have exciting news for those of you attending Spring Countdown next Wednesday! The Sewing Studio, which is already well known to many of you, is offering a 10% discount on all fabrics and haberdashery to WI members on the day of the meeting! Those of you who came to our Annual Council Meeting last October […]
Ladock WI Takes the ‘100 Pledge’!
Ladock WI challenged their members to provide 100 items for the Ladock Church Coffee Morning held yesterday. Thanks to all those who contributed to a very successful, sociable occasion!
Visit Plymouth this Summer with Hayle WI
Hayle WI have organized a mid-summer visit to Plymouth on Thursday 20th June. The cost (for the coach only) is £12 per person. The coach will depart Hayle Foundry at 8:30am with pick ups at the War Memorial, Copperhouse, Lidl and The Turnpike at Connor Downs. There will be a stop at Kernow Mills for […]
There’s Lots to Do at Crowlas & Ludgvan WI!
Besides having eight different activity groups which meet on a monthly basis, Crowlas and Ludgvan WI also have a number of craft workshops, moveable feasts and lots of other outings. There is also the Family and Friends evening at notable restaurants in our area, providing an opportunity for members and their partners to come together […]
Girls Enjoyed a Day In!
Yesterday, 33 WI members from all over the county were treated to three interesting speakers at the ‘Girls Day In Revisited’ event at Chy Noweth. Dawn Rowe presented a variety of exercises, suitable for everyone and which could easily be tried at home. Hannah Darling demonstrated how to look after our eyebrows, and Paula Fairweather […]
Travel in Style and Luxury on the Belmond British Pullman
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A CFWI EVENT Join the Belmond British Pullman luxury train on a delightful journey to Britain’s best-preserved Georgian city. Belmond British Pullman – an iconic 1920s train that is sister train to the Venice Simplon-Orient Express – will be travelling from Cornwall to Bath on Saturday 1st June. This round […]
Bodmin WI Gets Walking for the Centenary!
Bodmin WI had a visit to Caerhays Castle last Monday, and enjoyed some beautiful weather and lovely food. In all, 18 members came together to share each others’ company. Not only that, but the group walked 12 miles toward their 100 mile target to help celebrate the Centenary of the Cornwall Federation. Well done, Bodmin […]
Badger, Ratty, Mole and Toad Are in Need of Our Help!
Cornwall Wildlife Trust launched its new campaign “Wilder Cornwall” in Falmouth this week. People from all Cornwall organisations with a strong environmental interest were there, including Gill Keeble and Julia Havard from our own CFWI Environment & Public Affairs sub-committee. In essence, the message is that, as we know, wildlife and wild places are in […]