The Cornwall Search & Rescue Team will be holding an Open Day on Sunday 30th June at their base in St Day. It is a drop-in event so you can come any time between 10:30am  and 3pm. There will be a free cream tea waiting for you as part of celebrations for ‘National Cream Tea […]

For those of you who didn’t make it the Royal Cornwall Show this year, here’s a look at our top five competition entries: We’re sure you’ll agree that these interpretations of ‘Iconic Cornwall’ were truly outstanding! Although, honestly, we thought all of our entries this year showed a very high standard of skill and creativity. […]

It was a hectic day on the Showgrounds today! Here are some quick snaps for those of you who weren’t there!

ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW CUP COMPETITION WINNERS 2019 1st Perranuthnoe and District WI 2nd St Kew WI 3rd Crowlas and Ludgvan WI 4th Crantock WI 5th St Tudy WI YVONNE TOMS AWARD FOR BEST CRAFT Valerie Boakes, Crowlas and Ludgvan WI ROSEMARY SLEE AWARD FOR BEST COOKERY Rebecca Allen, St Kew WI. NAN COLLIER AWARD FOR […]

Mylor and Flushing WI had an interesting and informative visit to the Little Hamlet Alpaca Rescue Centre at Gwennap Pit last month. Members were able to handfeed the alpacas with their favourite food, carrots. The alpacas at the centre have all been rescued from abuse, neglect or simply subject to ignorance of their needs. Di […]

It was a beautiful afternoon when a group of Mawnan WI members drove over to Enys to enjoy a fascinating and informative tour of the gardens led by the head gardener. The bluebells, which are a huge attraction there, were still out, but there was so much more to interest everyone and lots to learn! […]

Following last year’s resolution, Mental Health Matters, Perran ar Worthal WI chose as their charity of the year, the new Sowenna Unit for youngsters in Cornwall with mental health issues. Members raised £1400 at a very successful coffee, cake and charity fair. Stephanie Pomeroy, Sowenna’s fundraising manager, gave the WI an interesting insight into the […]

Mylor and Flushing WI, the Mermaids, were very generously loaned a set of Whitechapel handbells from Truro WI. Some of the fledgling ringers have never played any musical instrument before and several don’t read music so the members play from a grid system of numbers. Making music for the first time ever has been quite […]

Join the climate lobby on 26th June and ask MPs to protect our climate, nature and people. With just six weeks to go, there is still time to join The Time is Now lobby for the climate and environment on 26th June. It is crucial that as many WI members as possible join the day […]

We’ve just received more photos from Denman! Ladock WI member Sandra Buck, who’s doing a cookery course, has sent these in. It looks as though they’re having great weather and a great time! The next Federation trip to Denman will be in 2021. Why not start saving up now!? It’s an experience you won’t want […]