Did you know that there are between 250 and 270 species of solitary bee in the UK, and that we have 120 of those species right here in Cornwall? The Wheal Buzzy Project is looking to increase awareness and habitat of the Duchy’s nationally important miner (solitary) bees, so named because, unlike honeybees and bumblebees, […]
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Helston WI to Host Quiz!
Get ‘ze little grey cells’ working and join Helston WI for a quiz on Saturday 2nd March at 2pm at St Mary’s Church Hall. £10 for a team of 4. See contact details on the poster below.
A History of Recycling in Lostwithiel
Those of you living in or near Lostwithiel may be interested in attending a talk about recycling to be held on Saturday 30th March in the Church Rooms. Proceeds go to Cancer Research UK. The speaker, Richard Bower, is a former Recycling Officer for Cornwall Council, and has also served as advisor to the CFWI […]
Launceston 2 Come Out on Top at New Year Quiz!
Ninety-six WI members descended on Ladock Village Hall to take part in the New Year Quiz last night. With five rounds and tea to fit in, time was tight but the women rose to the occasion. Launceston 2 were the winning team with Cuddra A and ‘Luggan Maids joint second. Much fun was had and […]
Kicking off our Centenary Year in Cornish Style!
A full house of WI members was on hand on Friday for a buffet lunch. What better way to kick off our special year than getting together with 60 of your closest friends?! The tables were decorated with daffodils and Cornish tartan ribbon, and each place setting had a little treat of a bar of […]
What’s Going on at the Hall for Cornwall?
On Thursday, members of the CFWI Board of Trustees and office staff were invited on a tour of the ongoing work at the Hall for Cornwall. What a fascinating experience it was! We met at the site office of the Kier Group, the builders responsible for this mammoth project, for a safety briefing. Then, after […]
Are You Interested in Advice about Heating Costs?
The Heat Project will be holding an Energy Saving Event on Monday 21 January at their Advice Centre at Mitchells Corner, Perranporth. You can get energy advice and look at how much money you could save by switching suppliers. You’ll also have an opportunity to discuss accessing heating and insulation grants (eligible benefit needed such […]
Upcoming Hypatia Trust Events
The Hypatia Trust is a Penzance-based educational charity in the United Kingdom that supports and promotes women’s achievements through research and documentation, exhibition, publication and by providing training and educational activities. You can read about Hypatia’s upcoming January and February events here. One event which may be of interest to members is a free talk about […]
The Big Lunch
Last week we told you all about The Big Lunch and promised to share a little video about it with you. Here it is! Spread the word!
Clean Cornwall January Newsletter
Did you know that the Cornwall Federation of Women’s Institutes is a member of Clean Cornwall – a partnership of businesses, voluntary organisations, Cornwall Council and the people of Cornwall who share one common goal: Helping to make a cleaner Cornwall. Check out the Clean Cornwall website to find local organisations, communities and groups who […]