This Sunday 24 October marks United Nations Day, commemorating the anniversary of the UN Charter in 1945. With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, the United Nations officially came into being. Our local Cornwall United Nations Association will be celebrating United Nations Day on Saturday 23 October by meeting […]

It’s October already! But the members of Pensilva WI don’t dread the onset of autumn and winter, as it means they have the annual Harvest Supper and sale of produce to look forward to. This year’s bring and share supper went down well as usual and it was time for auctioneer extraordinaire Verna to start […]

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: With darker evenings approaching, thoughts turn to indoor activities and, bearing in mind we are an educational organization, we can focus on using what we have learnt during the lockdown. Walking […]

Members of Torpoint WI recently enjoyed an evening of skittles with the Torpoint Bowling Club! Fun was had by all!  

Last week, Beaches and Cream WI’s sWIm group met to celebrate a member’s birthday. They swam around Newquay harbour before heading ashore to enjoy birthday cake and a hot drink. The members said they could definitely start to feel the freshness in the air. No mention was made of the icy cold water!

Bodmin WI had a long-awaited day out to Rosemoor Gardens at Torrington last week Twelve members attended, and all enjoyed spending time together in the beautiful weather, mooching about the gardens, having some nice eats and exploring the lovely shop – everything WI members love!

Grampound WI had a stall at the Grampound Village Fete last month. Here are some of the lovely items they had on offer.

After watching a Simon Reeves television programme highlighting food poverty, Holly Whitelaw established the Cornwall Gleaning Network. What exactly is gleaning? It’s a system in which volunteers connect with local farmers to harvest surplus fruits and vegetables that would not be sold or eaten for various reasons, and then redistribute those surplus fruits and veg […]

Wilcove WI’s well-established treasure trail group welcomed two new members on a bright and sunny day in Totnes. This particular hunt included a lovely riverside walk through woodland and a great degree of head scratching at some of the more difficult clues. Luckily, the members managed to solve all the riddles – otherwise they might […]

Last week, members of Coads Green WI were joined by four members from South Hill WI on a visit to the newly established English Spirit Distillery at Treguddick Manor, near Launceston, for an introductory tour and guided tasting experience. The English Spirit Company was founded by former biochemist Dr John Walters at Great Yeldham Hall […]