Liskeard WI again win first prize in their group in the carnival. There’s no stopping them!
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Boconnoc Garden Party Raffle Winners!
We know that some of you had already headed for home by the time we drew the raffle at Boconnoc on Sunday. You may be a lucky winner! Please check your tickets to see: Orange ticket #408 Pink ticket #253 White ticket #771 Blue ticket #205 If you have any of those winning tickets, please […]
Hedgehog Info Day Correction!
We advertised this exciting information day in the June and July/August issues of County News, but unfortunately we advertised the wrong times. The adverts say that the event will run from 10:30am to 12pm. But the correct times are 10:30am to 3pm – it is an all-day event! We are very very sorry for this […]
Today’s Garden Party at Boconnoc!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support us at today’s Garden Party at beautiful Boconnoc House. Whether you had a cream tea or ice cream or had a go at guessing what was in the socks, or searched for a hedgehog, or joined in the dog show, or entered the hat parade, or […]
Mawnan WI Members Visit Little Harbour
For the past five years, Mawnan WI has raised funds to support the Children’s Hospice South West by holding its annual Garden Safari – so it was not surprising that many members were keen to visit when Little Harbour held an Open Day recently. The hospice provides care for children with life-limiting conditions, from newborns […]
Carnival Success for Beaches & Cream WI
Congratulations to Beaches & Cream WI for their well-deserved 2nd prize at today’s Newquay Carnival! Don’t they look fabulous?
St Day WI President Has a Bee in Her Bonnet!
St Day WI had a very interesting talk at their June meeting by Alun Thomas, a local beekeeper. Alun asked for someone to model a beekeeper’s suit. Strangely, nobody came forward! Instead they volunteered Frances, St Day’s President. Here she is, strutting her stuff, to the amusement of one of her WI members.
Volunteer Opportunities with First Light
First Light is a charity supporting people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence in Cornwall, Devon and Wiltshire. First Light is independent of statutory agencies, including the Police, and every year helps over 5,000 women, men and children in South West England to lead safer lives, free from violence and abuse. First Light is […]
A Birthday Outing for Constantine WI
Constantine WI celebrated its 68th birthday with a trip up the Fal, with a pasty supper on board. Partners and husbands were invited to join the group on their celebratory outing. Luckily, the weather stayed fair, if a little windy to begin with. A brilliant time was had by all.
Perranarworthal WI Takes the 100 Challenge to New Heights!
To celebrate CFWI’s 100 years, Perranarworthal WI members set themselves several 100 challenges. The first in May saw members generously donating well over 100 packets and tins to a local food bank. As WI members plant up and maintain numerous “corners” and containers around their village, the June challenge was to provide 100 plants for […]