Carnon Downs WI had a very busy end to 2023. In November they were delighted to welcome their WI Adviser Barbara Corbett to their 70th anniversary celebrations in the village hall. Barbara and members enjoyed a four-corner craft afternoon run by talented WI members leading Christmas decoration making to include: fresh foliage wreaths, felt camels […]

We are holding four Resolution Roadshows in April and would love to see you there! These events are scattered throughout Cornwall and we hope one of them will be convenient for you. If not, one of the sessions will be held virtually so you are always welcome to log in and join us via Zoom. […]

Just a reminder that the closing date for our Winter County Lunch is approaching! You have until Monday 8 January to book! Those of you who have been to the Budock Vean Hotel before will know how lovely it is – the food is always wonderful, the setting is stunning and the staff take very […]

Perranuthnoe and District WI held their Christmas party on 8 December. The delicious food was provided by the members and Sarah Reed kicked off the event with a demonstration of festive floral art, which all found fascinating. The finished items were then raffled off. 

Plenty of Christmas cheer was evident at the December meeting of Beaches and Cream Newquay WI. Orchard Voices led the members in singing old and new seasonal songs which ended with a fun version of The Twelve Days of Christmas causing laughter and producing a roomful of smiles. Festive fare was enjoyed, glitter glam worn, […]

As 2023 draws to a close, why not test your WI knowledge and see how much you remember about the things we did during the past year?!

The tree was long the symbol of the WI until a rebrand in the 21st century replaced it with the current “Inspiring Women” strapline. Now Mowesi Marshgate WI has brought its own tree into local life, planting a sessile oak sapling at Otterham and St Juliot Hall in a small ceremony just before Christmas. The […]

Porthleven Public Hall was packed for this year’s Porthleven WI Christmas party. The members were delighted to welcome visitors from Helston, Godolphin and Perranuthnoe and District WIs, as well as some new members. There was also a table of ‘helpful husbands’, who were invited along as a thank you for always being on hand to […]

Former CFWI Chairman and current Assistant Media Officer Sheila Goldsworthy writes a wonderful monthly WI column for The Cornishman. Here is Sheila’s December column. The WI in Cornwall certainly knows how to make a statement, especially when it’s kicking off the Christmas festivities. What could be better than a memorable carol concert surrounded by a backdrop of beautifully decorated trees, […]