Carol Matta, Vice-President of Betjeman Belles WI, and her partner Jonathan, have taken into their home a woman and son from Ukraine. We asked Carol to share her story with us, which she was glad to do. Following is Part I; Part II will be published next week. Part 1 – Getting Here I doubt […]

Mermaids: Mylor and Flushing WI are continuing their green momentum after their success in the Allsop Cup competition. Members took part in the Greenpeace Big Plastic Count and are now collecting used pill packets to take for recycling. At their June meeting, they welcomed Hannah Pearce from Falmouth’s Zero Waste store, un-rap. This is Falmouth’s […]

Make a no-sew hanging rainbow to celebrate Pride month! In 1994 a rainbow flag stretching a mile-long was paraded for the 25th anniversary of the Stonewall riots. Since then it has been a symbol of peace and solidarity for the LGBTQ+ community, embodying a message of love, acceptance and equality. You can see the full […]

Last month, members of Bude WI took part in a long-awaited Indian Day of Colour which had been postponed from February when Storm Eunice hit, shelving all the group’s plans and hours of preparation. However, they were not to be deterred and rearranged our date.  Guest Charlotte Richards, who has been interested in Indian dance […]

Never wear your hat on the back of your head: Sage advice for members of Porthleven WI at the start of an entertaining evening all about hats. The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee inspired the members to invite WI Adviser Barbara Corbett along, bringing with her the amazing collection of occasion hats she has acquired over the […]

The winners of our CFWI raffle, as drawn on Saturday 11 June in the WI Marquee at the Royal Cornwall Show, are as follows: Grand Prize of one night, dinner, bed and breakfast for two at the Carlyon Bay Hotel – David Bennett of Basingstoke A cash prize of £250 – Aileen Nuttall of Plymouth A […]

Sustainable Pendeen is holding an event that will explore innovations and resources that can help us all reduce our carbon footprints and live more sustainably. The event will be held at The Centre of Pendeen on Saturday 9 July, from 10.30am until 4pm. Entry is free and all are welcome.

At the June meeting of Hessenford WI, members were taught by Marie Bersey to make a Victorian posy. They were then served with celebration cake baked by Hessenford WI President Jackie and raised a glass to toast Her Majesty.

St Tudy WI’s display of 100 years of memorabilia were displayed at their Platinum Jubilee celebrations in the Village Hall. The display was admired by many – and hopefully will encourage new members!  

The Hayle WI gardening group has been busy re planting the WI flowerbed on Penpol Terrace; and made this glorious crown in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee as a centrepiece.