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 […]
Energy Event from Sustainable Pendeen
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.
Hessenford WI Celebrates the Jubilee
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 Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
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!
Hayle WI Gardening Group at Work
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.
Mabe WI Celebrates 100 Years
Mabe WI recently celebrated their 100th birthday, with a celebration lunch held at the Penmorvah Manor Hotel, near Falmouth. Well done on 100 years, Mabe WI!
Royal Cornwall Show Covid Update
Three members of our team who were working in the WI marquee at the Royal Cornwall Show have tested positive for Covid. If you were a steward or a tea helper, please take a lateral flow test. If you know of a steward or tea helper from your WI who might not have access to […]
What Do You Do When the Jubilee is Over?
What do you do when the Jubilee festivities have passed? Well, Pensilva WI knew what to do: Have another Jubilee party, of course! Everybody dressed in their best ‘garden party’ outfits, and the fascinators came out of hibernation. A rousing rendition of the National Anthem kicked off proceedings, followed by the usual WI feast. A […]
NFWI Annual Meeting in Liverpool
While many of us were at the Royal Cornwall Show, WI Adviser Liz Anderson led a group of Cornwall delegates to the NFWI Annual Meeting in Liverpool. As it was a hybrid meeting, some chose to attend the meeting virtually, but all delegates – whether attending in person or virtually – cast votes on behalf […]
Royal Cornwall Show Round-Up
After three long years, we finally returned to our fabulous WI Marquee at the Royal Cornwall Show. Aside from a rainy Thursday, we had great weather and welcomed so many people to our marquee. It was a very busy time! We’d like to thank all of you who helped volunteer and steward for us, as […]