Please see below a letter regarding the Coronavirus from NFWI Chair Lynne Stubbings:  

Please see below a letter from CFWI Chairman Margaret Johnson regarding actions the Cornwall Federation is taking in light of the Coronavirus. The letter was sent to all WIs today, 17 March 2020.

Don’t forget: If your WI wants to enter this year’s Royal Cornwall Show Cup Competition, the deadline to submit your application form and cheque is 31 March. This year’s theme is “Visions of the Future”. Full schedule and instructions for all the competitions were sent to your WI in November 2019. This is a great […]

It’s not too late for your WI to reserve a box at the Regal Theatre for this year’s Spring Countdown! Pictured here are members of Week St Mary’s Bonaventures WI who decorated their box and dressed up for the occasion at last year’s Annual Council Meeting at the Regal. This could be you!  If you’d […]

This lovely small banner or wall hanging was recently discovered in the basement at Chy Noweth. It’s the beginnings of a smallish piece, worked in embroidery on silk. It’s approximately 2’x3′, or slightly larger. Do you recognise it? Is it your work? Or the work of someone you know? If nobody comes forward to claim […]

On Saturday 15 February, WI Climate Ambassadors teamed up once again with RSPB to take part in the Climate Coalition Show the Love event.  They hosted a climate-themed coffee morning, for which the Godolphin Arms Hotel in Marazion very kindly provided the venue. In spite of the ravages of Storm Dennis, over 100 people, including […]

In the WI spirit of helping others, Wilcove WI have found a home for all those used postage stamps that everyone seems to collect. The RNIB are very happy to receive any used stamps and can even supply a handy collection box. Last year they raised over £14,000 from the sale of these stamps and […]

We have received a number of queries from members who are concerned about the spread of Coronavirus and the impact this may have on WI meetings and events. The NFWI is closely monitoring the situation and Government advice and will update Federations accordingly if there are any major changes to advice around meetings and gatherings. […]

On Thursday 27th February, Zennor WI members joined forces with the Cornwall Climate Ambassadors to host a coffee morning and sale of pre-loved clothes. Friends and neighbours gathered to chat over cakes and coffee, and to browse through the beautiful dresses, suits and accessories carefully displayed on racks and tables. The morning brought in £62 […]

Yesterday, about 40 happy WI members gathered at Chy Noweth for ‘A Taste of Morocco’.  They feasted on hummus, tagines, couscous and a variety of middle eastern desserts, followed by a fantastic belly dancing demonstration. This event followed last year’s successful Bollywood Day. If you have any ideas for other days centred on different countries […]