Some of you and your WIs may have joined in The Big Lunch in previous years. Obviously this year things will have to be a bit different, but the Big Lunch spirit is the same. The Big Lunch is about celebrating community connections and getting to know each other better. Now more than ever, we […]

For those of you already looking forward to our exciting series of free online workshops, classes and tutorials, here’s a little bit of technical guidance: All Connect Cornwall classes, workshops and sessions will be presented online either using Facebook Live or Zoom and are all free of charge. FACEBOOK LIVE To access Facebook Live, you […]

The CFWI Board of Trustees is thrilled to announce a new weekly series of free online classes, workshops and tutorials exclusively to Cornwall WI members to help keep us all connected during Covid-19: Connect Cornwall. The weekly sessions will take place every Thursday and will cover a variety of topics including painting, cookery, pilates, singing, […]

During these very difficult times, when we are not able to meet up with family and friends, North Petherwyn WI member (and former President) Toni Martin, has been producing a newsletter, the Viral Voice, for online distribution around the Parish of North Petherwyn. Toni also produces an appendix to the newsletter specifically for members of […]

As part of their centenary celebrations, Mawnan WI had arranged to walk a modest 100 miles. Members had been asked to elect for a 2 ½ mile, 5 mile or 10 mile walk with the aim of a cumulative total of 100 miles. The starting times for the groups were to be staggered so that […]

Our friends at Wilcove WI have done a brilliant job of keeping in touch with members during Covid-19. The committee has created an entertaining and informative newsletter which is emailed or posted to all members.  It includes updates on what members are doing, recipes, craft ideas, poetry and a wonderful photographic ‘Flower of the Month’ […]

Under normal circumstances, this is the day we would have held our CFWI Spring Countdown at the Regal Theatre in Redruth. WI members from all over Cornwall would have met to share ideas, meet with old friends and have a laugh. You might have bumped into someone you’d not seen since the last meeting, and […]

During the Covid-19 crisis, we all know that superheroes don’t wear capes; they wear scrubs, masks and gowns. And because of the tremendous strain the NHS is under, those items are in short supply but are vital. Members of SeaGirls WI in St Minver were asked by Lindsay of Linterior Design in Wadebridge for help […]

Mawnan WI’s Flower Arranging Group usually meets on the first Monday of the month and so resolved in this time of lockdown to do their arrangements at home and then to share photographs with the membership. How lucky they all were to have gardens and fresh spring foliage! Some creations adopted an Easter theme, adding […]

Did you know that Wednesday 22nd April is Earth Day? Why not show you care about our planet by displaying a green heart in your window? If you have some hearts left from Show The Love in February, you could create a display like the one pictured here by Sue from Towcester WI (Northamptonshire Federation). […]