Is your WI planning a party or some sort of celebration for the Coronation next month? If you’re not holding your own event, perhaps you’re helping at your village’s festivities? Whatever you’re doing, please take lots of photos and send them, along with a brief write-up, to cfwi.publications@gmail.com so we can feature them in County […]
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NFWI Resolution Webinar
You won’t want to miss out on a free NFWI webinar about this year’s resolution – ‘Clean Rivers for People and Wildlife.’ The webinar, which will be held on 12 April at 7pm, is designed to support members in learning more about the resolution that will be voted upon at the Annual Meeting in Cardiff […]
The WI to Partner with England Rugby!
Starting in April 2023, the WI will formally become a recognised partner of England Rugby, and supporter of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025; helping to engage with women, bring opportunities and create long-term changes for women in rugby and team sports. News of this new partnership will be shared this week on NFWI’s social […]
Falmouth WI Gears up for Great Big Green Week
Pictured here are members of Falmouth WI with the green bunting that member Jill Pentin made. The women enjoyed thinking up environmentally friendly messages to go on it. Great Big Green Week, here we come!
How Clean is Your River?: Become a Citizen Science Volunteer!
The cleanliness of our rivers is at the forefront of WI members’ minds as we enter the run-up to our Resolution Roadshow meetings, your WI May resolutions meetings and the NFWI Annual Meeting in Cardiff. Those of you who would like to get involved directly, might like to read the following, from Climate Ambassador Mary […]
Free Computer Courses at Chy Noweth!
CFWI is partnering with Cornwall Rural Community Charity, who have funding to run courses about gaining confidence online. Whether you use a laptop, tablet or phone, it’s important to know what you’re doing, while staying safe at the same time. There is so much you can do online, so don’t waste this free opportunity to […]
Coads Green WI Welcomed at Cowslip Workshops
Outside visits are always a highlight for members of Coads Green WI who received a very warm welcome from Jo Colwill and her team of Jane and Ellen at Cowslip Workshops on the evening of 8 March. Coads Green WI President Linda Willan welcomed members who had braved the elements to meet and enjoy a […]
Cury WI Visits Trewidden Garden
Cury WI members, along with some partners, enjoyed a lovely visit to Trewidden Garden near Penzance. Head gardener Richard Morton gave the group a guided tour with an interesting talk on the history of the gardens as well as describing the flora and fauna. The tour was followed by an excellent lunch at the garden […]
A Trustee’s Work is Never Done!
Being a CFWI Trustee is a varied job! I say job but, of course, we’re volunteers. One day you might be organising an event for members, another day handling budgets and another day baking cakes. Today, Trustee Penny Picton was busy planting up the wall at our headquarters at Chy Noweth an Conteth. Next time […]
Trevone WI Scrapbooks
For several years, Jan Creffield, Trevone WI Secretary, has been keeping scrapbooks to record most of the WI’s activities and events. These super and interesting books are great fun to browse through and and provide a visual record that shows how much the WI has grown and developed over the last few years. They will […]