The week of 1st through 9th July has been designated as the WI’s ‘Speak Up’ week of action. After last week’s general election, you all know who your MPs are, so now is the perfect chance to get in touch with them. The Week of Action gives us a chance to make climate change one […]

We are pleased to announce that both of this year’s resolutions passed at today’s Annual Meeting in the Echo Arena in Liverpool. The Alleviating Loneliness resolution passed with 4334 votes for and 1919 against. The Plastic Soup resolution also passed with a resounding 6132 votes in favour and 157 against.  Thank you to all our members for […]

By now, you’ll probably all have seen some of the lovely photos of our Cornwall Federation WI members having a fabulous time at Denman. Here are the stories behind the photos! Six courses were on offer: The Arts And Crafts Movement Fourteen members enjoyed two days visiting Rodmarton Manor, various places in Chipping Camden, Kelmscott […]

Sixty happy WI members were treated to a ‘Girls’ Day In’ at Chy Noweth recently. Organised by Activity and Leisure sub-committee, the day included a programme of five speakers covering a variety of topics. In small groups, members heard Mr Penfold give advice on sensible footwear and foot care. Dawn Rowe encouraged everyone to exercise […]

Please click here for details of the Denman Bursaries which are available for the 2017/18 programme year.  The bursaries are to be used on open residential courses taking place before 30 September 2018.  For those of you who have never been to Denman, please note that are quite a few bursaries available for first-timers. And, […]

Helston WI got involved during the Food Waste Weekend of Action last weekend. Members set up a table at their local Sainsbury’s and spoke to customers about the NFWI Food Waste manifesto and about the importance of reducing food waste.   What did your WI do? We’d love to hear your stories! Please comment on […]

We have all woken up to the dreadful news of the attack in Manchester. In the interest of members’ safety, Echo Arena security staff will conduct more stringent ticket checking in Liverpool, as well as random bag searches. Ticket scanning will somewhat slow down access to the arena, however, I am sure you will agree that […]

Cinegi Arts & Film is a new digital distribution platform that makes filmed theatre, music, dance, ballet and opera available to audiences in public screenings in all kinds of venues across the UK. It allows anybody to become a ‘promoter” and organise a screening by browsing the catalogue of titles, selecting content and booking a […]

The NFWI is distributing a leaflet containing practical advice on how to stay safe online. The leaflet has been devised and made available to the WI by the Cyber Crime Unit from the North West Police, but it’s applicable to all of us! You can see the leaflet here. And you can find more information at […]

The ‘Opportunities for All’ initiative was launched last year by NFWI and allows WIs and federations to invite an NFWI Trustee to speak at any events they are staging. There must be more than 50 WI members in attendance at the event. It will be a unique opportunity to learn more about your NFWI, and […]