If you’re not away from home or busy with family this weekend, why not indulge in a little Easter baking and whip up some sweet treats!? Traditionally eaten on Good Friday, it is said that hot cross buns were first made by a monk in St Albans Abbey in the 14th century, to distribute to […]
Wildlife in Our Gardens: Closing Date Extended!
We have extended the closing date for our upcoming Wildlife in Our Gardens event! You now have until Thursday 5 May to book a place! WILDLIFE IN OUR GARDENS Wednesday 18 May 2022 CHY NOWETH AN CONTETH 10am-3pm This will be a fun and informative day. You’ll learn how to create a mini nature reserve […]
Easter Bonnets on Parade in Porthleven
Porthleven WI enjoyed an interesting evening with guest speaker Pippa Stillwell, WI Climate Ambassador, at their April meeting. Members wore Easter Bonnets they had fashioned from recycled materials and discussed ways they can participate in campaigning for climate change.
Not In My Name ‘Design a Scarf’ Competition
NFWI-Wales has launched a new competition for members to enter as part of its Not in my Name campaign. Established in 2012, Not in my Name aims to raise awareness about violence against women and involves WIs recruiting male ambassadors from their communities to make a promise to never commit, excuse or remain silent about male […]
A Visit to Trewidden for Trevone WI’s Garden Group
Last week, Trevone WI’s Garden Group enjoyed a very pleasant visit to Trewidden Gardens in Penzance, where the sun shone and the gardens were resplendent with a host of spring blossoms. The afternoon was rounded off by a delicious visit to the tea rooms.
An Easter Lunch!
Today, the CFWI Trustees welcomed about 50 members to Chy Noweth for an Easter buffet lunch. Members dined on assorted cold meats, salmon, quiche, new potatoes and a variety of delicious salads, before finishing off with pavlova, cheesecake and crumbles. We hope nobody went home hungry! Not only that, but we held an Easter bonnet […]
Calling All Cornwall WI Knitters!
Are you part of a WI knitting group, or are there members of your WI who love to knit? Working with The Big Jubilee Lunch, NFWI has an exciting opportunity for WI members in Cornwall who are taking part and knitting corgis for “Where’s WInnie?” The WI’s new craft competition “Where’s WInnie?” was launched in […]
Resolutions Roadshow – Tickets Still Available!
Tickets are still available for our Resolutions Roadshow events: Friday 22 April – 2pm-4pm – Chy Noweth an Conteth Tuesday 26 April – 10am-12noon – Connor Downs WI Hall Thursday 28 April – 6.30pm-8.30pm – Millennium House, Pensilva You’ll learn more about this year’s WI resolution – Women and Girls with ASD & ADHD – […]
NFWI Annual Meeting Speakers Announced
Those of you who are lucky enough to be delegates traveling to Liverpool for the NFWI Annual Meeting are in for a treat! The speakers for this year’s meetings have been announced: Sarah Clarke OBE – Black Rod Sarah Clarke OBE is a British administrator. Since 13 February 2018, she has served as the first […]
Deadline for Royal Cornwall Show Competitions Extended!
We have extended the deadline for entering the Royal Cornwall Show competitions! You now have until Thursday 14 April to get your application in. Remember, at this point all you need to do is send us your application form and fee. You then have until June to create your masterpiece! The Royal Cornwall Show Cup […]