Following on from the Nordic Walking taster session held earlier this month, Jenny Robinson of St Neot WI, Joyce Rundle of Withiel WI and Clare Lee of St Dominic WI, seen pictured here next to the River Fowey, have now completed the full Nordic Walking Course. They are now Members of Nordic Walking UK and […]

Those of you who attended our 2022 Annual Council Meeting yesterday at the Hall for Cornwall were treated to a full day! We do hope you enjoyed it! Our Exhibitions Sub-committee, office staff and members of the Board of Trustees arrived a full three hours before the meeting began, to help get things set up. […]

At their October meeting, members of Godolphin WI hosted a Quiz Night. Three Godolphin WI teams were formed, joined by teams from Helston, Germoe & District and Connor Downs & Gwithian WIs. It was lovely to meet all the women and they all enjoyed themselves. All contestants were welcomed with a glass of bubbly and […]

Boscastle WI members enjoy the pleasure of each others company in numerous ways, one of which is through their Garden Club, formed during lockdown. The Garden Club has included trips to open gardens around the area, as well as to members’ gardens. It’s always a real treat to see what people can create in their […]

Last week, a group of WI members from all over Cornwall met up in Doublebois to take part in a taster session of Nordic Walking provided by Tug Wilson of LESU Fitness Innovation. The event was organised by CFWI’s Arts and Leisure Sub-Committee. The session was great fun as well as very informative and everyone […]

Following the NFWI Resolution Shortlist Selection meeting held on 4 October 2022, we are pleased to share with you the final shortlist that was chosen by member and federation delegates. 1. Save our water – every drop matters As global temperatures rise, there is a risk drought will become more frequent in the UK. This […]

Now that the weather is turning colder, our thoughts are turning to Christmas. We’re sure some of you have already made your Christmas cakes and started making those shopping lists. Why not book your place on our ‘Decorate a Chocolate Christmas Log’ workshop and create something delicious for your holiday table? You’ll coat a chocolate […]

Porthleven Public Hall was packed with WI members last Wednesday for Madhu Greet’s paper crafting evening. Madhu had intrigued the group by asking them to bring empty tin cans and sharp scissors. The much-anticipated demonstration showed how to make a folk art style storage pot using tissue paper and glue. Much laughter followed as the […]

Former CFWI Chairman and current Assistant Media Officer Sheila Goldsworthy writes a wonderful monthly WI column for The Cornishman. Here is Sheila’s October column: Christmas is becoming a well used word now so we may as well join the throng and remind everyone about all the seasonal treats in store, for instance the Floral Art […]

Will you be entering some of our wonderful competitions at this year’s Cornish Winter Fair? All you have to do at this point is fill in our entry form by 31 October. It’s only 20p per entry, so what have you got to lose!? Then just bring your entry to the Royal Cornwall Showgrounds for […]