One of the final outings in 2018 for Mawnan WI was to the popular demonstration by Arty Williams at The Cove. Nearly 30 members waited eagerly for tips from this prominent local chef and were delighted by the tasting menu. Many have been trying out his recipes over the festive season and have enjoyed trying […]
Bodmin Gaolbirds to Host 6-Corner Day!
Mark Saturday 9th March in your diaries! Bodmin Gaolbirds WI will be hosting a wonderful six-corner day in Lanivet!
Happy Christmas!
A very happy Christmas to our WI family, far and wide. We hope you all have the jolliest time and all the best for the new year. We’ll see you in 2019! From the Board of Trustees and staff at Chy Noweth an Conteth
Walking Netball in the New Year!
Here’s an idea for a new year’s resolution! Why not try out walking netball and get fit while having fun!? Cornwall Sports Partnership is offering walking netball sessions as follows: Saltash – Tuesday 8th Jan – Tuesday 2nd April 2019 (12 sessions) Camborne – Tuesday 15th January – Tuesday 12th February 2019 (5 sessions) See […]
Position Available with CFWI
Cornwall Federation of Women’s Institutes Administrative Assistant We have a vacancy for a part-time person to work on the reception desk as part of our friendly office team at our County Office on the Threemilestone Business Park 15 hours per week over 2 days £8.22 per hour Please reply ASAP to: Cornwall Federation of Women’s […]
Christmas County Lunch at the Falcon Hotel
A group of 60 WI members enjoyed a great festive lunch yesterday at The Falcon in Bude. All the women enjoyed an excellent meal served in a beautifully decorated dining room. What a great way to start the Christmas season! Click here to see more photos of the County Lunch at the Falcon.
Take Part in NFWI Poll about Food Poverty/Insecurity
The NFWI is conducting a poll to establish the extent to which WI members and the public donate to food banks and other community food aid organisations. In 2017-18, a record 1.3million food parcels were given out across the Trussell Trust foodbank network, representing approximately 60% of the foodbank picture. However, much less is known […]
A Joyous Christmas Get-Together at Budock Vean Hotel
Today, 100 members from the Cornwall Federation met for a day of laughter, friendship and great food at our Christmas County Lunch at the Budock Vean Hotel in Mawnan. As always, this was a great opportunity for members to meet up with old friends as well as make some new friends. The hotel was decorated […]
Mawnan WI Christmas Gift Fair
Mawnan WI’s fifth Christmas Gift Fair attracted more visitors than ever. From the moment the doors opened there was a steady stream of customers making an early start to their Christmas shopping and choosing from a wide selection of locally made items. This year there were 19 stalls which included regulars as well as newcomers. […]
Climate Campaign Roundup
An update from CFWI Climate Ambassador, Pippa Stilwell In November, I was invited by the Climate Coalition to an event in Westminster called Now to Net Zero, celebrating 10 years of the Climate Change Act. Speakers included Farhana Yamin, a lead author of the recent report of the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change, the actor […]