Mawnan WI arranged an afternoon workshop for members and the village community to make felt Easter decorations. Most of those attending had not done any needle felting before so it was great to have an expert on hand. Michelle explained what the members needed to do and showed some “which she had made earlier”. After […]
Happy 75th Birthday to Liskeard WI!
Members of Liskeard WI held a celebratory 75th birthday meal at Waves Bar and Restaurant in Seaton. Also pictured here is retiring President Ann Mallard cutting the 75th birthday cake.
Porthleven WI Hold Annual Meeting
Porthleven WI held their Annual Meeting on 13th March at the Public Hall. After several years as President, Maureen Williams decided to stand down. She was thanked for her dedication to the branch and received a gift, presented by Secretary, Lee Eggle. The new President will be Margaret Edgecumb. Porthleven WI has been meeting for […]
Help Support School Readers
School Readers is a national charity that provides volunteers to primary schools to listen to children read – quite a number of their volunteers are WI members! Last year, volunteers delivered over a quarter of a million individual reading support sessions with a child. School Readers volunteers are making a real impact on the state […]
Coads Green WI Forges Links with NZ
On a recent trip to New Zealand, Coads Green WI’s Press Officer, Gerry Rennie, met up with friend and ex-teaching colleague , Sue Hall. Sue is very active in Rural Women New Zealand and is the Provincial Secretary for Waipa-King Country in the North Island, so there was plenty to talk about. In 2017, Sue […]
Cornwall Blood Bikes Come to Mawnan!
As members of Mawnan WI were noting dates for their diaries, they were certainly not expecting the arrival of a BMW1200 RTP with full headlights. The curtains at the entrance to the Memorial Hall were dramatically opened to allow Martijn Huddlestone, the Duty Fleet Bike Rider, to ride in whilst ladies grabbed their phones to […]
Resolutions Results 2019
This year we had the highest number of votes for resolutions since the individual selection process was introduced, with over 105,000 selections cast by members. The results of the 2019 resolution shortlist selection process are: 2019 resolutions Selections Improving plant biosecurity 13,010 Trees – improving the natural landscape 18,959 Pelvic floor education 8,401 Suffering in […]
Clean Cornwall Newsletter
Please click here to read the March 2019 Clean Cornwall newsletter.
Sensory Trust in Callington and Launceston
The Sensory Trust is a leading authority on inclusive and sensory design. Through the use of nature and the outdoors they aim to improve the health and well-being of people living with disability and health issues, their families and carers. The goal is to make the outdoors accessible and enjoyable for all people, regardless of […]
Ukulele Day – Extended Closing Date!
Please note that the closing date of our upcoming Ukulele Taster Day II has been extended to Thursday 25th April. Did you miss our last Ukulele Day? Did you enjoy the last one and want to do it all again? Either way, here is your opportunity. Ukuleles will be provided but, if you have your […]