Please note that the propagation day scheduled for 29 June at Trevince Estate has been cancelled. Unfortunately, there was not enough interest for the event to go ahead. If you have any ideas of other activities, workshops or events with a gardening theme that you’d like us to organise, please let us know! Also, if […]

It was a very busy day in the WI marquee at the Royal Cornwall Show today! The judges had their work out for them as the standard of the competition entries this year was so high. We’re delighted to announce that the winner of the Royal Cornwall Show Cup, on the theme of ‘Our Green […]

Karin Snape, a WI member from Cheshire, has undertaken an epic walk from John O’Groats to Land’s End to raise money for Guide Dogs. Karin’s walk, which started on 15 April, is due to end on Monday 12 June at Land’s End. It would be wonderful if we could get some WI support to greet […]

Rita Trussler has run Wilcove WI’s monthly flower competition for 14 years and additionally for the last two years, she has run themed competitions based on the previous meeting’s speaker subject. Having decided to step down from this responsibility, Rita was presented with a WI Certificate of Achievement and bunch of seasonal tulips for her […]

In early spring, Trevone WI decided to join the ‘No Mow May’ campaign that called on garden owners and green space managers not to mow during the month of May, so that the wildflowers and plants could grow freely, therefore providing an area for nature to thrive. Trevone WI owns a hall with a large […]

Members of Polruan WI spent a lovely day at Prideaux Place recently. The weather was warm and sunny, and the tour of the house proved very interesting and entertaining. A special highlight was learning about the Prideaux herd of deer and having the opportunity to hand feed these beautiful animals. What a wonderful way to […]

Wilcove WI celebrated its 73rd birthday by sending many of its members to Jail – Bodmin Goal to be precise! The tour around Bodmin Gaol was given by a very knowledgeable Heritage Guide Gemma, who painted very vivid pictures of prison life since it was built in 1779. She talked extensively about prison reforms and […]

Members of Cury WI had a very enjoyable day out to Caervallack Farm garden near the Helford River recently. The garden is a collaboration between an artist and an architect, and was inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement. The members report that the tea and cake were very good too!

The Climate Coalition’s Great Big Green Week takes place from 10 to 18 June, and WIs from across the County have been making green-themed bunting for their planned events. However, our talented WI members have also crafted bunting to decorate the WI marquee at the Royal Cornwall Show. The response to the appeal for green […]

Sunday 2 July is the UK’s third annual Thank You Day. Over the past two years, the day has brought over 15 million people together as friends, families, and neighbours to strengthen the bonds that create kinder, more connected, communities. This year, the WI is proud to be supporting /Together and Music for Dementia as […]