On a very wet day, a group from Duloe WI visited the new Emily Hobhouse Museum in St Ive near Liskeard. They were only allowed access to the rectory at that time as The War Rooms were not yet open. What a wonderful place to have on your doorstep. The members had a very […]
Grampound WI Wins at Grampound Carnival
Grampound WI won first prize in the category for motorised floats at Grampound Carnival with the theme of clean rivers. Well done to them, that must have been a lot of hard work!
“WI Talk” by Sheila Goldsworthy
Former CFWI Chairman and current Assistant Media Officer Sheila Goldsworthy writes a wonderful monthly WI column for The Cornishman. Here is Sheila’s October column Most WI members have strong opinions! This is why we have been so successful in forging new and valuable ideas for the benefit of everyone. “Speak Out… For Issues You Care […]
Crantock WI visit Healey’s Cyder Farm
Members of Crantock WI met at Healey’s Cyder Farm on a beautify warm autumn morning. What better time of year to see the apple orchards bursting with autumn colour. After a brief talk by one of the farm guides , they were left to wander round the property starting with the jam and chutney making […]
Educational Trip to Geevor Tin Mine by Cury WI
Members recently ventured from the Lizard Peninsula out to Geevor Tin Mine to learn more about the History of Cornish Tin mining. They were treated to a guided tour by a miner who had actually worked there before the mine was closed in 1990. He really brought the experience to life as he recounted the […]
First Meeting for St. Petroc’s WI Group
St Petroc’s Group WI held their first meeting on 11th October 2024. Hosted by Bodmin Gaolbirds WI, members from Bodmin WI, St Breward WI and Betjeman Belles WI all came along to join in the fun. After a rousing rendition of Jerusalem, each WI shared a brief history. Everyone then enjoyed a few games including […]
WI Subscription Rates for 2025-26
We have just received notice from NFWI with details of the WI subscription for 2025-26. The increase is £3 for a total of £51 per year. Please note that nearly 50% of the subscription stays with the local WI, with the remainder shared between Federations and NFWI. We feel this is excellent value and trust that […]
WI Members Plant Trees
Did your WI plant a free tree for Cornwall last November? Did you miss the moment, or did you catch it and would now like to plant another? Last year WI members added 40 trees to the Forest for Cornwall tally, which now stands at over a million planted since 2019, and of course as […]
Attention Anyone Interested in Flowers and Gardens!
Are you interested in gardens? Flowers? Flower arranging? Growing fruit and veg? Visiting gardens? Learning more about any of these subjects? If so, please come along to Chy Noweth at 10am on Monday 7 October and have a chat with us about re-forming and revamping our former floral art sub-committee. We’re looking for people with […]
Literary Tea a Smash Success!
Well, not literally! We didn’t have any claims for broken crockery, but all those members who attended the literary tea with author Liz Fenwick had a fabulous time, listening to her talk about her writing, whilst enjoying delicious food, at the Carlyon Bay Hotel. The weather was also behaving itself, so we could make the […]