Mermaids: Mylor and Flushing WI traditionally does not hold a meeting in August, so a couple of outings were arranged instead. Members indulged in a delicious cream tea at The Falmouth Hotel with optional seafront stroll, and last week they enjoyed a delightful walk around nearby Enys Gardens on a warm, dry day. Fairies, woodland […]

Pensilva WI members always look forward to their August meeting and this year was no exception, as they went on a mystery trip organised by President Verna Dawe. The destination was Mevagissey and the weather played along as they arrived in glorious sunshine. Part of the surprise was a visit to Mevagissey Museum, where a […]

A group of Duloe WI members spent the afternoon at Liskeard Bowling Club recently. The visit was arranged and hosted by member Val Bourne. The group had an interesting introduction session with Club Coach Linda Watson, and learnt that there is more to it than just aiming the bowl to the jack! This was followed […]

Members of St Neot WI were delighted to be given the opportunity recently to have a tour around the delightful gardens at South Bosent Farm. This is a new Cornish garden being developed from farmland by sisters Adrienne and Trish near Liskeard on a 9 1/2-acre site incorporating flower gardens, water meadow and woodlands. The […]

Praze-an-Beeble WI has helped one of its founder members celebrate a very special day. Betty Fletcher was given a cake and flowers to mark her 90th Birthday by President, Eileen Tessier, along with a card and the best wishes of all the current members. Betty’s association with Praze-an-Beeble WI began on the very day it […]

Members of St Pinnock WI had a very enjoyable day out at The Box Plymouth, followed by a delicious lunch. They all reported that it was a fascinating museum, and well worth a visit.

All WIs will have received the communication from NFWI dated 26 May 2023 regarding the new Denman proposal and details of the final stage in the Charity Commission consultation, which included a public notice of the intention to use part of the permanent endowment fund and the details of where to share your feedback. This […]

Members of Cusgarne and Frogpool WI had a great time at a recent meeting, when they welcomed belly-dancer Liz. Liz entertained the members, who shared fun and laughter. A generous spread of lovely food was put on by the group.

At a meeting earlier this week, members of Hayle WI welcomed as their guest speaker local artist, Hilary Gibson, who helped the members to create some lovely works of art using pen and wash technique.

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), Little Harbour, is organising a Moonlight Memory Walk on Saturday 11 November 2023 at The Lost Gardens of Heligan. WI members are invited walk in the calm and beauty of Heligan’s lit paths for an uplifting evening where you will join a beautiful memory ceremony followed by a 4K walk […]