Recently, 11 members of Penryn WI took a backstage tour of the Hall for Cornwall with guides Penelope and Sam. They were able to ‘strut the stage’ and visited changing rooms, backstage and ‘under stage’ areas which normally would be out of bounds! The group was impressed with the history in the building, and are […]

Prideaux Place, Padstow, was again bathed in glorious late spring sunshine this week as over 30 WI members from across the county enjoyed the house tour and deer management talk. Members also wandered round the beautiful grounds and shaded woodland walks which have been sympathetically restored, as well as explored the stable yard buildings which […]

Please see below the text of the message to WI members from NFWI regarding the Denman Trust: We know WI members have been waiting for an announcement about what is next for Denman, following the sale of the college and our extensive consultation with members last year. You will be aware that we have been […]

South Hill WI hosted the Moor to Moor Sportive cyclists recently, providing them with a feeding station on their 180km ride. It was a lovely sunny day but not too hot for the participants. Large quantities of sandwiches, cakes, jelly babies and bananas were consumed. The cyclists appreciated the food and drinks along with the […]

Members of Hayle WI held a friendly and fun craft day recently: In the morning they learned how to make simple etchings with local artist, Melanie Young. After lunch, they formed a production line of cutters, sewers and ironers to make bunting for the Great Big Green Bunting project. It took the group two hours […]

Members of Illogan WI recently attended a craft workshop at Upcycle Kernow, a non-profit community hub for recycling and sustainable living, situated in Portreath. They enjoyed a sociable evening, making decorative moths and butterflies from scrap fabrics, ribbons and beads.

St Tudy WI ran a tombola at the May Fayre in the Village Hall earlier this month. Pictured are a few of the members on the stall. They had a great day and were very popular with the customers!

It’s been another busy month for Godolphin WI. The members enjoyed a recent visit to Trewidden Gardens with a guided tour from the head gardener, followed by a delicious lunch as well as coffee and cake. Then came the big celebration for King Charles III. The sun was shining on the Godolphin street party and […]

Included in the monthly mailing to WI Secretaries to be sent out later this month are two updated policies from NFWI for WIs to keep and use: The NFWI Safeguarding Policy (with the accompanying NFWI Safeguarding Incident Reporting Form) The NFWI Access of Carers Policy The Safeguarding Policy replaces the Admission of Girls to Membership […]

Members of Pensilva WI enjoyed a joint 75th birthday and Coronation party, with President Verna Dawe cutting the cake made by member Cherry Woodhouse.