A Rare Treat for Council Meeting Attendees!

We have exciting news for those of you attending our Annual Council Meeting on Wednesday 17th October! The Sewing Studio, which is already very well known to many of you, is offering a 10% discount on all fabrics and haberdashery to WI members on the day of the meeting! The shop is a treasure trove […]

Take a Town: Saltash

Over 40 WI members enjoyed an insight into the rich history of Saltash and its prominent citizens on a visit in late September. This was beautifully encapsulated by the outstanding embroidery chronicling Saltash’s history since pre-Norman Conquest (Trematon Castle) on view in the Baptist Church. A delicious lunch was provided by Trematon WI which was […]

Make Time for Mental Health

On World Mental Health Day 2018 (10th October), the NFWI will be launching a postcard action to encourage healthcare professionals to ask people about their mental health and physical health. Research suggests that that people with mental health needs often feel that a lack of attention has been paid to their physical health, while others with physical […]

Twinning across the Sea

For the past several years, Crowlas & Ludgvan WI and St Mary’s Isles of Scilly WI have twinned, sharing visits back and forth and making lasting friendships. This year was the turn of the St Mary’s IOS members to welcome Crowlas & Ludgvan, and they did it in their typically warm and welcoming island style. […]

Autumn Knitting?

Now that the weather has begun to change and the leaves are starting to turn, what could be better than curling up in front of the fire with some knitting a big mug of something warm? There are lots of sources of free knitting patterns online, for all skill levels. Here are some of our […]

A ‘Treat Yourself’ Day in Marshgate

What could be better than a whole day of retail therapy in a nice warm hall, with a big choice of stalls to visit and a refreshment area serving delicious cakes and coffee? Marshgate WI members in North Cornwall worked hard to set up their Treat Yourself Day, the brainchild of new President Liz Long, […]