Members of St Mary’s Isles of Scilly WI recently collected and painted a selection of beach pebbles (using water based paint), stuck a sticker underneath each with our WI name added, and gave them to all members and visitors at our February meeting. People have since placed them anywhere they liked to call attention to […]
Crowlas & Ludgvan WI Celebrates ‘Feast’
Crowlas and Ludgvan WI’s Feast Meeting, being the first for each year, is always a special occasion but particularly so for 2019 – following the Kick-Off Buffet Lunch held by CFWI, it marked the beginning of the Centenary Celebrations. Members were indeed treated to a veritable feast, prepared and served to them by the Committee. […]
Yet Another Girls’ Day In
If you were unable to get a spot on our last two very successful ‘Girls’ Day In’ events, here’s your chance! We’re holding ‘Yet Another Girls’ Day In’ at Chy Noweth on Friday 5th April from 10am-3pm. The day will be packed full of activities just for you. Dawn Rowe will once again guide us through […]
Strictly Come WI?
If you fancy coming to our Tea Dance at the Hotel Bristol in Newquay in March, please note that partners are more than welcome! Bring along your significant other for an afternoon of dancing! There will be resident tutors on hand to guide us through a selection of ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing. You do […]
Mother’s Day at Denman!
Come to Denman for a delicious afternoon tea on Mother’s Day, with a little bonus gift to the women attending. This event is open to absolutely everyone, WI and non-WI. Book online or by ringing 01865 391991. If you’re interested, please don’t delay in booking, as space is limited!
Clean Cornwall Update
The Cornwall Federation of WIs is a proud member of the Clean Cornwall partnership. You can read Clean Cornwall’s February newsletter here. For more info about beach cleans etc., please contact Will at Clean Cornwall on 01872 243533 or email clean.cornwall@cornwallrcc.org.uk. You can also find more information and download a handy copy of Clean Cornwall’s […]
Hear about the Wheal Buzzy Project!
Did you know that there are between 250 and 270 species of solitary bee in the UK, and that we have 120 of those species right here in Cornwall? The Wheal Buzzy Project is looking to increase awareness and habitat of the Duchy’s nationally important miner (solitary) bees, so named because, unlike honeybees and bumblebees, […]
Helston WI to Host Quiz!
Get ‘ze little grey cells’ working and join Helston WI for a quiz on Saturday 2nd March at 2pm at St Mary’s Church Hall. £10 for a team of 4. See contact details on the poster below.
A History of Recycling in Lostwithiel
Those of you living in or near Lostwithiel may be interested in attending a talk about recycling to be held on Saturday 30th March in the Church Rooms. Proceeds go to Cancer Research UK. The speaker, Richard Bower, is a former Recycling Officer for Cornwall Council, and has also served as advisor to the CFWI […]
Launceston 2 Come Out on Top at New Year Quiz!
Ninety-six WI members descended on Ladock Village Hall to take part in the New Year Quiz last night. With five rounds and tea to fit in, time was tight but the women rose to the occasion. Launceston 2 were the winning team with Cuddra A and ‘Luggan Maids joint second. Much fun was had and […]