This year, 25 November marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism, an annual international campaign that kicks off on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. We are asking all the WIs in Cornwall to consider holding a fundraising coffee morning during […]

This month, 47 CFWI members set off for a WI Holiday to the Cotswolds. It had been a long time since the last WI Holiday, so this was an eagerly anticipated event! Friendly coach driver Mike made sure the group arrived safely at the Gloucester Robinswood Hotel after a long day of traveling. Following a […]

Members of Godolphin WI have had a busy time lately. They welcomed Fred Thomas, better known as Betty Stogs, to one of their meetings to tell them all about his adventures running the marathon, cycling, body boarding, zip wiring and even being locked up in Bodmin Jail, all to raise money for Children’s Hospice South […]

NFWI has now released the shortlisted resolutions for 2023-24 which were chosen by member and federation delegates at the Resolution Shortlist Selection meeting held earlier this month. The shortlist has now been checked by the NFWI solicitors, and any changes in wording have been agreed with the WI proposers. The shortlisted resolutions are now ready […]

Get the festive season started with a delicious afternoon tea and Christmas-themed entertainment with WI friends at Chy Noweth an Conteth. We’ll be serving a wonderful assortment of savoury and sweet treats that you won’t want to miss. And who knows … a special man in a red suit may even find time to visit […]

Last month, we held our inaugural Literary Lunch in the beautiful surroundings of Budock Vean Hotel, in Mawnan Smith. This was a new venture for CFWI and we were pleased to welcome 73 members for a delicious lunch, followed by an informal chat with Sarah Pearse, an award winning author. Sarah’s first book, The Sanatorium, […]

Even though the closing date has passed, there are still some spaces available on our Afternoon of Cornish Entertainment! Join us for an afternoon of Cornish entertainment with two Cornish Bards. The always popular and always entertaining Bert and Pol will help us to preserve the traditions of Celtic history and culture through poetry, song, […]

We are encouraging all WIs to enter the WI competitions at this year’s Cornish Winter Fair, to be held on the Royal Cornwall Showgrounds on Saturday 18 November! There is a collaborative (group) competition, as well as some fun and simple individual classes you can enter on your own. There’s still plenty of time, but […]

The lovely Kate Doran (aka Flotsam Flo) will be coming to share her story at Chy Noweth on Wednesday 15 November (10.30am for 11am). Tickets are only £10 and include biscuits and coffee/tea. Flotsam Flo makes handmade, unique, sustainable bags, accessories and presents using plastics and materials that are difficult, if not impossible, to recycle. […]

Beaches and Cream Newquay WI celebrated their 10th birthday with a ceilidh, cake and fizz.   The members had lots of fun dancing and over 50 members and invited guests enjoyed the refreshments. Everyone  looked fantastic in Cornish colours.   The amazing cake was made by talented secretary Sally.