We all know the need to plant as many trees as possible but are we all aware that it is just as important to give them the right care if they are to survive and grow well. Once your trees are in the ground it’s important to care for them to help them thrive, particularly […]

Early December is when one’s mind turns to preparing for Christmas and what better way of starting off the festivities than a Christmas lunch and a party. Pensilva WI did just that with a wonderful lunch at Trethorne Leisure Park. A few days later at the Christmas party, there was a very special visitor, Mother […]

Marhamchurch WI celebrated their 75th Anniversary with a Dinner held on Monday 6th December. They were joined by County Chairman Helen Kestle, Carol Sparham Bude WI President and Sue Dickenson Week St Mary President.

Between the 1st– 13th November 2021, COP26 took place in Glasgow. The Chair of the NFWI Public Affairs Committee, Nicky Amos and members of the NFWI Public Affairs team attended the conference between the 4th– 7th November 2021. On the 5th November, the WI had a stand in the UK Government’s ‘Green Zone.’ This showcased the work of WI […]

As part of the WI’s work on our  End Plastic Soup campaign, and as part of our work as the Secretariat to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Microplastics, the WI is supporting Alberto Costa’s 10 Minute Rule Bill to fit all new washing machines with a microplastic fibre capture filter and for there to be […]

25 November marked the beginning of the 16 days of activism to end gender-based violence. Thank you to all WIs and Federations who take part each year by generously donating goods and raising money for their local women’s refuges, holding candlelight vigils and holding virtual discussions to learn more about the issue.  We are continuing to encourage WI […]

As part of our See the Signs campaign, which seeks to raise awareness of the subtle signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, we have launched a new action pack with ideas for how members can take part! The pack includes detailed information on the symptoms of ovarian cancer, and guidance around what to do if […]

More than 100 leaders in the human rights and anti-slavery sector have written to MPs asking for urgent changes to the new Nationality and Borders Bill currently making its way through Parliament.  The Bill could mean more victims of modern slavery going unidentified, including British victims and children, and make it harder to prosecute traffickers.    […]

In the November/December issue of WI Life which landed with members last week, you will find information about the five shortlisted resolutions for 2021/2022 which will now be taken forward for further debate and voting by members! The shortlisted resolutions are:   1. Fit for Purpose – Fit for Girls 2. Appropriate Sentencing of Non-Violent […]

Last Thursday Cornwall Federation of WIs hosted the first of our Christmas meals held at Lanhydrock Golf Club. We welcomed 135 members and we could tell by the buzz in both rooms that it was a huge success. The setting was beautiful, overlooking the golf course, the sun even shone between the showers. We were […]