Missing RCS Competition Entry

Carnbrea WI has a request for all WI members who were at the Royal Cornwall Show to pick up competition entries at the end of the day on Saturday: “Despite two of our members arriving at the Showground in good time to collect our competition entry, they were prevented from proceeding beyond the gates because […]

‘The Time is Now’ Westminster Climate Lobby

Report from Mary Lindsey, Climate Ambassador and member of Truro WI On 26th June, over 12,000 people gathered in Westminster to tell their MPs in person that the ‘Time is Now’ to act on the climate and nature crisis. We simply don’t have time to wait because our world is under threat like never before. […]

Stay Hydrated!

In this hot weather, we all know how important it is to stay hydrated. But it’s not just vital during the summer months – proper hydration can help us all prevent infections and keep antibiotics working. We received the following poster from Belinda Caslake, Bug and Drug Project Lead at the Royal Cornwall Hospital’s Infection […]

Boconnoc Garden Party

We hope lots of you will be coming out to our wonderful Garden Party at Boconnoc on Sunday! So far, the forecast looks good!   On the agenda for the day is a Hat Parade! Decorate a spectacular or silly hat and you might be the winner of first prize! No restrictions – the sky’s […]

CFWI Camping Weekend!

Now that summer has actually arrived, our thoughts are turning to our upcoming Cakes, Craft & Camping Weekend! We can promise you three days and two nights jam-packed with things to do, people to talk to and loads of fun. The cost of £100 is for an entire weekend – camping pitch for two nights, […]

Barbara Reed Trophy Competition (2019) Winner

Those of you who visited the WI marquee at the Royal Cornwall Show earlier this month, will no doubt have been delighted by the winnig entry in the Barbara Reed Trophy competition. Trophy winner Karrie Skaife of St Mary’s Isles of Scilly WI created a gorgeous book full of all things Cornish. Several visitors to […]

Centenary Service Banner Parade!

On Saturday 28th September, we will be holding a special Centenary service at Truro Cathedral. Just prior to the service, there will be a parade of WI banners, from Lemon Quay to the Cathedral. If your WI would like to participate in the parade and proudly show off your banner, please make sure you get […]

TOUCH Theatre presents ‘Splendour’

Since its formation in 2015, local community theatre group, TOUCH theatre has performed plays written by female playwrights and with female actors. This year is no exception and TOUCH are touring the work of brilliant author Abi Morgan with the terrific work Splendour. Splendour explores the last hours of autocracy: decadence, desire and dictatorship as […]