Members of Tregony WI had a special treat this week, when they visited Truro Cathedral. The women were given the opportunity to ring the cathedral’s bells! They recommend the visit to any other WIs!

We are very pleased to announce the winner of the 2022 Baker Cup Competition! This year’s theme was ‘The Way Forward – Rediscovering Footpaths’, and it called on at least four members of a WI to join together to prepare a report on the chosen subject. This year’s winner is Stoke Climsland WI. We also […]

Perranarworthal WI is thriving, with many talents and interests amongst its members. One of these interests is the book group, called ‘The Perranwell Pageturners’ At their final meeting for this year they invited Jan Ellery, a Perranarworthal WI member and a published author, to talk about her two books, give a reading and perhaps share […]

Last week, a group of South Hill WI members and some of their partners visited David Trewin Woodworking. David is the husband of South Hill WI member Wendy Trewin. David talked about the different woods he uses, and how he shapes and processes each piece. He explained that sometimes wood was kept for several years […]

          This year, the Cornish Winter Fair will be held over two days at the Royal Cornwall Showground on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November 2025, 10am-4pm. Come and celebrate all that’s great about Cornish farming and food at The Cornish Winter Fair, Competition Day is Saturday 15th November 2025. It’s […]

24 March 2023 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Passmore Edwards, the Cornish philanthropist, and there are big plans afoot to celebrate the birth of this extraordinary Cornishman throughout the spring and summer of next year. Lord Asquith said that Edwards had “done more than any single Englishman to help the people to […]

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) invite Wi groups from around Cornwall to join them on Saturday 12 November at their new venue, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, for a special evening dedicated to remembering your loved ones and an uplifting night out. A special 40-minute memory ceremony will be held where your loved ones names […]

Members of Marhamchurch WI report that they had a great morning for their fundraiser for Cornwall Blood Bikes. They give thanks to all who helped, filled jars or made cakes and savouries. It was well worth the effort and a nice sum was made to donate to Cornwall Blood Bikes. The women were thrilled to […]

Several members of Hayle WI recently enjoyed an excellent few hours exploring the archaeological sites at Godrevy. The group was guided by Jacky Nowakowski FSA who has studied the area extensively. as well as taking part in digs. It reminded the women once again of the richness of Hayle’s history as well as its unique […]

Members of Mermaids: Mylor and Flushing WI were delighted when Historic England recently decided to give the Ukrainian Cross just outside Mylor Bridge a Grade 11 listed status. This is the monument that the WI members have been looking after in recent years, and which celebrates UK solidarity with the Ukrainian people and gives thanks […]