After a talk to Crantock WI by Sarah Walsh, a member of the local Blue Tits group, members were inspired to take the plunge! They heard Sarah’s message about the friendship and health benefits of cold water swimming, and had a great time joining the Blue Tits for a swim at local Polly Joke beach.  […]

Pensilva WI members were looking forward to hearing about the manufacture of fudge, and of course trying some, but unfortunately Matt and Shelley from Roly’s fudge were so busy keeping up with demand that they were unable to come and speak to the group. However, they were very lucky that Carol Horsington, who was due […]

The bathing belles from Hayle WI enjoyed a relaxing session in the geothermal pool at the Penzance lido.

In October each year, Federation and member delegates meet to consider and debate each resolution submitted by WIs, creating a shortlist. The NFWI wants to give as many members as possible the opportunity to take part in the discussion, whilst retaining the important role of Federations. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the […]

Members of Four Lanes WI enjoyed a Jubilee cream tea at their June meeting.

Funny how Trevone WI’s Fun & Foliage garden visits always end with tea and cake! Here are some of the members enjoying themselves at Hidden Valley Gardens near Par.

Believe it or not, Bude has had a WI for 100 years. The institute began life in Queen Street in Bude in November 1922. The institute, the largest in Cornwall, continues to provide the membership with regular meetings, fun get-togethers, encouragement to step outside their comfort zones, inspiration to be their true and best selves […]

On Saturday, CFWI held its Platinum Jubilee Garden Party at Tregrehan Garden near St Austell. After a slightly grey start, the clouds parted and it was a fabulously sunny afternoon! Pictured here are some regally behatted (and crowned) WI members, including Rosemary Williams of Truro WI (left)  who won our Jubilee Hat Parade competition – […]

On 21 June, members of Zennor WI embarked on an evening walk up the Foage Valley (opposite the bus stop in Zennor) and onto Zennor hill, led by local naturalist Liz Thompson. Liz showed the group how to identify a wide variety of flowers, grasses and birds, often using her enviable skill of recognising birds […]

Jean Nankervis has been a member of Zennor WI since 1960. Recently she celebrated her 86th birthday. Jean is currently serving as host to a mother and daughter from Ukraine. Iryna, the mother, made this magnificent birthday cake for Jean. Jean says that Iryna and her daughter have become members of the family and are […]