Lan4all is a language school that provides private tuition to groups across Cornwall. Lan4all’s teachers are experienced native or bilingual professionals who deliver excellent courses in language, culture and even holiday advice! All the courses on offer are conversation courses. Because the teachers know the curriculum, they also teach GCSE and A-Level courses. Examples of […]
Bollywood in Threemilestone!
It was a full house at Chy Noweth an Conteth yesterday as WI members from all over Cornwall got together for a taste of Bollywood. Those who came were greeted with a glass of mango lassi and were given a flowered garland to wear. After settling in at their tables, they enjoyed a sumptuous feast […]
2018/19 Resolutions Shortlist
Below is the final shortlist for the 2018/19 resolutions process. This list was developed by representatives from federations at the Resolution Shortlist Selection Meeting on 2 October 2018. 1. Improving Plant Biosecurity in the UK In recent years, trees and plants in the United Kingdom have come under threat from diseases introduced from imported and […]
Cornwall Village Book Makes the News!
How many of you spotted this article about our new Cornwall Village Book in Monday’s Western Morning News? It even includes a photo of Village Book Coordinator (and CFWI Vice-Chairman) Jane Dover posing alongside a stack of books with Alex Batho of Countryside Books, our publisher. The photo was taken at last week’s Annual Council […]
New CFWI Board of Trustees and Officers
At a Special Meeting of the CFWI Board of Trustees today, officers for the 2018/19 year were elected. Margaret Johnson of Bodmin WI was elected Chairman. Penny Picton of Illogan WI was elected Treasurer. Vice-Chairmen are Jane Dover of Truro WI and Helen Kestle of Crowlas & Ludgvan WI. The rest of the Board is made up of […]
5% off Denman Courses!
Book online before midnight Friday 2nd November and get a 5% discount on any Denman course or event!
Mawnan WI Members Strut the Catwalk
A bit of sparkle came to Mawnan Smith on Friday night when the village WI held its Fifth Annual Charity Fashion Show. Over 100 members of the community packed into the Memorial Hall to enjoy a fantastic evening: 12 WI members dressed by Secrets and The March Hare took to the catwalk provided by Falmouth […]
Prize-Winning Poetry from Crantock WI member
Congratulations to Judith Fowler of Crantock WI for her prize-winning poem. This year, the theme of the Blaikley Salver Poetry Competition was ‘Food Matters’. Those of you who were at yesterday’s Annual Council Meeting at the Regal Theatre in Redruth will have heard Judith recite her beautiful work. For anyone who missed it, we reprint […]
Rosebowl Quiz Results
Battling high winds and heavy rain, 21 WIs from around the County joined our Activity and Leisure sub-committee at Ladock Community Hall for the Rosebowl Quiz competition last Friday. Much to their surprise, Bodmin Gaolbirds were the winners, followed closely by: 2nd – Cuddra 1 and Launceston 2 3rd – Launceston 1 4th – Carnon […]
Centenary Variety Concert: Show Off Your Talents!
St Buryan WI is organising a Centenary Variety Concert to be held on Saturday 5th October 2019 at 2:30pm in Marazion Community Centre. We hope that as many WIs as possible will contribute with short items of about five minutes each, showcasing members’ talents. Some suggestions are: comic turns, impressions, magic, talented musicians, solo or […]