We are looking for a member who might be interested in taking on the role of ACWW Representative for CFWI. ACWW (Associated Country Women of the World) is the only international charity supported by the WI. It is the largest international organisation for rural women and has a uniquely down-to-earth approach, offering support, friendship and […]

Following updates to the Government Covid advice, NFWI has simplified and updated the resuming meeting guidance with immediate effect. Full details of the Covid safety advice for England is available on gov.uk To summarise: Musts Ensure the venue is well ventilated. Members must wash/sanitise their hands and cover coughs and sneezes. Ensure access to handwashing […]

On behalf of the NFWI Activities Team, we are excited to share our plans with you for the virtual Winter Advent, taking place from the 1st to the 25th December 2021.  The team have organised a range of exciting and wonderful activities, projects and events which all WI members are invited to join, free of […]

The Exhibitions Centre on the Royal Cornwall Showgrounds (known to most of us as the cattle shed!) was jam-packed with people on Saturday 20 November. People had turned up from all over the county for this wonderful free event showcasing some of the best food, drink and craft available. The competitions area of the Centre […]

The United Nations General Assembly has designated 25 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and the WI is fully on board. When you receive your November/December issue of WI Life, you’ll see that the issue features the Duchess of Cornwall on its cover, and includes an impassioned letter from […]

This year, Lezant WI made over 300 poppies, and members are hoping to make even more next year.    The poppies were displayed on three altars and the pulpits as well as the font, pictured here.

Crantock WI committee member Gail Wilson recently demonstrated to members how to make a seasonal wreath at very little cost.   She collected various types of greenery and willow from her garden. Willow was woven into a ring, with bunches of greenery and berries tied onto it. Dried apple and orange slices were also added. […]

If you came to our Annual Council Meeting at the Hall for Cornwall last month, no doubt you will have noticed a beautiful autumnal arrangement on the stage. What you might not know is that the arrangements used at our Council Meetings are created by members of our own Floral Art and Gardening Sub-committee. This […]

Come along to the Cornish Winter Fair on Saturday 20 November! It’s a free event, held entirely under cover within the Exhibition Halls at the Royal Cornwall Showground. There’s plenty of free parking on site. The event runs from 10am until 5pm. It’s a great place to kick off your Christmas shopping. You’ll find an […]

On Tuesday 2 November 2, members of Coads Green WI, joined by partners and husbands, met at Polhilsa for a dinner to celebrate the group’s 60th anniversary. Members were greeted by Alison Gribble, as they arrived, who presented each one with a button hole. The tables had been beautifully decorated by Janet Ham. President Daphne […]