Beaches & Cream WI’s committee sewed 60 mini bags from recycled coffee sacks, made gift tags from last year’s recycled cards and then filled and hand-delivered one to each of their members for Christmas. The bags were filled with: something to eat something to drink something to make something to read something to grow something […]

Unfortunately, Hayle WI only managed to hold two meetings this year before the Covid restrictions brought a sudden halt to their planned meetings and outings. However, two activities have been able to continue: The walking group has continued to enjoy their monthly local strolls especially in the summer months, including an evening walk away from […]

Many members will have seen the launch of the Plant Britain Campaign on BBC’s Countryfile  last month. The aim is ‘to get everyone planting in a big, ambitious two-year project where we can all do our bit in the battle against climate change and to help wildlife and our own wellbeing.’ The Campaign has the […]

The committee of Sheffield & District WI made up and delivered 25 surprise bags to their members this Christmas. Each bag contained a card, quizzes, recipes, a note pad and pen, Christmas tissues and chocolates, as well as County News and WI membership booklet. Sheffield’s President Sue sent every member a seasonal letter, giving news […]

Help shape the future of social prescribing by completing the Social Prescribing Survey. Volunteer Cornwall is working with Rahul Mittal from the University of Exeter Business School and local public, voluntary and community sector organisations, to understand the impact of Social Prescribing in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. They are keen to hear from voluntary […]

Mermaids: Mylor & Flushing WI held a very successful Covid-secure Christmas cake and craft and raffle event earlier this month at Tremayne Hall, Mylor Bridge. Everything went very smoothly with the help of volunteers, generous donations, home baked cakes, biscuits, treats and handmade goods. Members of the WI were thrilled to be able to raise […]

Keeping in mind the WI’s No More Violence against Women campaign, Mawnan WI decided that this Christmas they would fundraise for The Women’s Centre Cornwall. The Women’s Centre provides support for women who have experienced domestic abuse; since lockdown there has been a steady rise in these incidents. Mawnan WI members and village residents were invited […]

WIs all over Cornwall have been delivering wonderful bags of treats to their members as part of NFWI’s ‘Meeting in a Bag’ suggestion. Members of Torpoint WI’s committee are delivered 34 bags containing a napkin and napkin ring, after-dinner-mint holder, two tree decorations, mystery wrapped gift, quiz and a mince pie. Crowlas & Ludgvan WI […]

CFWI was delighted to take part in a tree planting ceremony in Falmouth on Monday. The Woodland Trust has a fabulous scheme in which they give away trees to schools and community groups. CFWI’s delivery of over 400 trees arrived last month, ready to plant in this glorious location next to a new housing development […]