Omega is a charity supporting older people, and runs a valuable Chatterbox project, a telephone befriending service. There are currently have more clients on Omega’s waiting list than they have volunteer befrienders. This is perfectly in line with the WI’s ‘Alleviating Loneliness’ campaign and would be a great WI or individual project. If you have […]

CFWI is pleased to announce competition classes open to all WI members at the Cornish Winter Fair to be held at the Royal Cornwall Showgrounds on Saturday 20 November 2021. The Fair celebrates all that’s great about Cornish farming and food, so why not be a part of it? With a theme of ‘Christmas Fireside’ […]

Former CFWI Chairman and current Assistant Media Officer Sheila Goldsworthy writes a wonderful monthly WI column for The Cornishman. Here is Sheila’s September column: The WI is poised ready and prepared in the starting blocks to start running again with events and meetings! CFWI opened its doors recently for The Chy Noweth show which was […]

Like all successful organisations, we know that planning for the future is essential, and we are asking members to think how you too can contribute to the future of the Cornwall Federation of Women’s Institutes. Cornwall Federation sub-committee members and Trustees have worked tirelessly, especially so in the past 18 months, to keep our Federation […]

Pendeen WI celebrated with a meal at Cape Cornwall Golf Club. They were joined by members from St Buryan WI and Sheffield and District WI.  Mermaids: Mylor and Flushing WI marked the day with each member ringing another Mermaid for a chat. Mawnan WI marked WI Day by getting together for a guided walk through […]

There are still two weeks left to apply for tickets for our two ‘What’s in My Trolley for Christmas?’ events, but don’t dally! They’ll go quickly! These cookery demonstrations are always a lot of fun and are among the most popular events in the WI calendar. You’ll go home with some great Christmas foodie ideas, […]

This year, we have revamped our Trading Post stall and have a lot of exciting new items available for purchase. We have put an emphasis on stocking eco-friendly and sustainable items, purchasing local or British-made items where possible. When you browse the stall, you’ll see household items, health and beauty supplies, stationery and much more! […]

CFWI would like to wish all of our members a very happy WI Day! On 16 September 1915, the first Women’s Institute met on the island of Anglesey in North Wales, making the WI 106 years old today. The WI is encouraging members all around the country to come together, swap kindness and celebrate 106 […]

Pensilva WI met for the first time in 18 months this week. A large group of members was shown how to create simple flower arrangements for the home by Pensilva members Cherry, Frances, Jean and Verna. Cherry showed the group how to create sugar craft roses which could then be used as a display, whilst […]

Our tutor for the Online Digital Photography Workshops scheduled for October has had to cancel. However, photographer David Chapman has stepped in to take her place! The new dates of the course are Monday 18 October and Monday 1 November. If you had booked a place on the original course, your booking will, of course, […]