Let a Woman Speak (LAWS) is a women’s organisation that is currently focusing on the UK government’s proposed changes to the Gender Recognition Act and the impending consultation.   “Let a Woman Speak…discussing the Gender Recognition Act” is the second event that LAWS has organised in the South West, giving space for women to come together […]

Sir David Attenborough is backing the BBC’s new launch Plastics Watch following the “astonishing” impact of his breath-taking Blue Planet II. The major new initiative aims to enable the British public to help reduce plastic pollution. It will also include programme commissions and digital content on how the UK and the wider world are tackling […]

Cornwall is in the top ten fuel insecure areas of England, with around 36,000 households living in fuel poverty. Feeding Britain are working in partnership with the npower Foundation – the Fuel Bank® charity – to establish a Fuel Bank® to ensure that Cornish families won’t have to choose between heating their home and feeding […]

Today, we all know what a portrait is, but did you know that this was not the case in 15th-16th century Europe, when the portrait as we know it was invented as an independent art form? In conjunction with the National Gallery, the NFWI is pleased to offer members a unique opportunity to learn more […]

What is it?   A celebration of local makers and their crafts. There will be a series of demonstrations and workshops open to all. When is it?  8th to 22nd September 2018. Where is it?  Helston Museum For more details look at the Helston Makes It! Facebook page where the event will be publicised, including a […]

Marshgate WI will be hosting a ‘Treat Yourself Day’ on 15th September at Otterham & St Juliot Hall in Marshgate. This is a recruitment/profile-raising event for the WI, which members hope will also raise some funds for Cornwall Air Ambulance. The day will be a walk-in afternoon, with stalls for people selling gifts, beauty products, […]

Tens of thousands of women and girls across the country took part in processions yesterday to mark 100 years of women being able to vote in the UK and to reflect on the achievements of the suffragettes. Here in Cornwall, Mawnan WI joined in and organised its own unique and wonderful celebration to coincide with […]

Another Royal Cornwall Show is behind us, but what a three days it was! Our marquee looked absolutely splendid, decorated with pretty bunting. The tea area was slightly larger this year and the ‘open plan’ made the whole place seem bright and airy. We sold loads of wonderful craft items and kitchenalia – did you […]

Our recent climate change lobbying event with MP Derek Thomas and Sarah Robinson from Hope for the Future was featured in The Cornishman last week.

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