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 […]
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Cornwall WIs in the News
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.
New: Virtual Suggestion Box
We’ve added a new Suggestion Box to our website! Just look for this image on right-hand side and click on it: Any comments or suggestions you leave are completely anonymous. We look forward to hearing from you all!
Resolution Update from Cardiff!
Reports from today’s Annual Meeting in Cardiff tell us that the Mental Health Matters resolution has been passed with a 98% majority. There were 5945 for votes and 103 against votes. We’re sure our delegation from Cornwall had a wonderful time at the meeting and can’t wait to hear their reports!
Walking Netball Opportunities
Any WI members in the St Agnes or Bodmin areas might be interested in some upcoming Walking Netball sessions: And if you’re interested in becoming a walking netball coach, training is available at the Bridgwater Campus of Bridgwater and Taunton College on Sunday 22nd July from 10am-4pm. For more information about the training session, […]
Betjeman Belles: A New WI in Wadebridge!
Please join us in welcoming the Betjeman Belles to our Cornish WI family! The group was officially formed on Wednesday 27th May and followed some earlier exploratory meetings with Wadebridge women facilitated by Kathy Reed, CFWI Adviser. Local women attending this first official meeting in Wadebridge decided on meeting dates, times and a place to […]
Have You Always Wanted to go to Denman?
Here’s your chance to win a bursary to attend a course at Denman! With Cornwall being so far from Denman, it makes a residential course much more expensive for us than it does for people who live in other parts of the UK. But here’s an opportunity to win a bursary to help out! Click […]
Chairman’s Coffee Morning
Thanks to all who came out to support us at today’s Chairman’s Coffee Morning!
St Pinnock raises money for Cornwall Hospice Care
St. Pinnock & District WI held a Cake Bake Day raising £425 for Cornwall Hospice Care. Guests enjoyed tea and a lovely spread of cakes in the sunshine. Well done, St Pinnock & District!
Coconut Square recipe, by request!
Those of you who attended last Friday’s ‘Girls’ Day In Revisited’ event might have tried the delicious coconut squares on offer. Some of you asked for the recipe, so here it is: Carol H’s Coconut Squares You will need a buttered Swiss Roll tin, about 9 x 13 inches and line the base with parchment. […]
