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 […]
Harrowbarrow & Metherell Members Learn about Energy and Waste
Last November a group of Harrowbarrow & Metherell WI members and friends headed to see the Devonport Energy from Waste Facility operated by MVV Environment Devonport Ltd. Members were ably led by Community Liaison Manager, Jane Ford. After some rigorous Health and Safety demands before the tour along with an enlightening presentation, they all donned […]
Speakers’ Auditions Day!
Come and join us on Thursday 30th May for a day at Chy Noweth to hear talks and demos from eight new speakers who would like to start giving their talks to our WIs. Speakers’ Auditions Days are always interesting and entertaining. This time we have a variety of subjects lined up including local history, […]
Climate Roundup!
Reported by Pippa Stilwell, Climate Ambassador Suddenly, the climate conversation has taken on a new urgency. Why? Because young people have joined the discussion, and they are not going to let anyone off the hook. Thank goodness. Have a look at Greta Thunberg’s Ted talk, if you haven’t seen it already – it’s brilliant. Lots […]
Crowlas & Ludgvan WI Members Get Snap-Happy!
As well as all the fantastic workshops available through CFWI; in the far West of Cornwall, Crowlas and Ludgvan WI always have plenty of activities for members to choose from. One such activity is the camera club which meets at a different venue each month. This offers exciting opportunities to get that perfect picture in […]
Inspiring Women on International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day CFWI was invited by the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce to give a presentation about inspirational women to the “Cornwall Conversations” meeting of business bosses from across the county. The well-attended meeting was hosted by Foot Anstey LLP in Truro. Julia Havard, a member of the CFWI Board of Trustees and Chairman […]