Age UK would like to introduce a new Home “Admin” Service which may be of benefit to WI members aged over 50. The service is designed to alleviate any anxiety and stress that can come when organising paperwork at home. The service aims to make sure the bills are paid on time and a person’s […]

An important collection of books and papers about and by women in Cornwall has finally found a home at Penzance’s Morrab Library. In 2012 a campaign called “A room of our own” – inspired by Virginia Woolf’s seminal feminist essay – was launched to find a new permanent home for the Elizabeth Treffry Collection on […]

As part of their Centenary Celebrations, Veryan WI held a tea party in June at Elerkey Guest House and Coffee Shop. In tribute to the WI’s founders, members wore dresses, hats, gloves and pearls.  Members were joined on this special occasion by Yvonne Toms, their WI Adviser.  The women were welcomed with a glass of prosecco […]

Those of you in the Penzance area may be interested in an upcoming quilting exhibition to be held at the Morrab Library in Morrab Gardens in Penzance. The exhibition takes place between October 16-20th, between 10am and 4 pm every day with free admission. This is part of the Library’s bicentennial celebrations.  On Friday 19th […]

Crowlas & Ludgvan WI will be hosting a 5-corner craft day at Marazion Community Centre, Marazion, on Friday 30th November 2018 from 10am to 4pm. Crafts will include Christmas baubles, Christmas cards, a beaded bag, oil painting with oils and chicken scratch embroidery. Attendees may select two crafts (morning and afternoon 2½ hour sessions), with […]

Treviscoe & Trethosa WI President Veretta Luke presented Pat Baglow with a gift in recognition of her 33 year’s service as WI Treasurer. Pat has been steadfast in her work keeping the finances up to date and presenting accounts whenever needed. Members appreciated her service by giving her an engraved plaque which will no doubt […]

 CFWI has been contacted by the Armed Forces Bikers looking for knitted toy soldiers. Armed Forces Bikers is a registered charity comprised primarily of current and former members of the armed forces whose aim is to raise funds for former colleagues and their families who are in need. Unlike many other charities, every single penny […]

Bude WI continue with their 95 challenges to celebrate their 95th Anniversary. This time their intrepid president, Cynthia May, walked off the roof of Adventure International in Bude. She was encouraged by Bude WI members who watched safely from the cafe opposite. 

At Constantine WI’s Annual Meeting earlier this year, it was decided that the time had come to replace the Hall’s 30-year-old felt roof with a more effective covering, as water was causing internal damage. The necessary £6,850 was raised with the generous support of local groups, individuals and community grants, and the work began in […]

The tiny meeting room on the banks of the Lerryn River became a very colourful place – and a good bit noisier than usual – when Lerryn WI got together on a sunny afternoon last month to celebrate their 70th anniversary. Current members were out in force, naturally, but they greeted with delight many former […]