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countynewsCORNWALL FEDERATION
Volume 3, Issue 11 34p
OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTES
December 2019 / January 2020
Inside This Issue ...
Toby Buckland’s Garden Festival Page 4
Lunch with Royalty! Page 4
Winning Ways with Flowers Page 5
County News • December/January 2019/2020 • Cornwall Federation of WIs 1
Royal Cornwall Show 2020 Schedule Page 7
NOTES FROM THE BOARDROOM MEMBERSHIP
MATTERS TO ALL
As December comes to a close,
your sub-committees have As we approach our
FEDERATION OFFICE organised spring events and the Annual Meetings in
Chy Noweth an Conteth
Board of Trustees will be holding a February and March,
Truro Business Park, Threemilestone
Moroccan-themed buffet lunch at we hope that you
Truro TR4 9NH – T: 01872 272843
Email: G eneral Enquiries: Chy Noweth at the end of January. are all considering
cfwi@btconnect.com Do check your County News and the possibility of
Federation Secretary: support the events of interest to serving on your WI Committee
cfwisecretary@btconnect.com you. Have you ever entered the and perhaps agreeing to have your
Accounts: cfwiaccounts@ Royal Cornwall Show or a local name put forward to become an
btconnect.com show? Try putting an entry in – it Officer. Why not give it a go?
Reception: cfwireception@ is very satisfying to receive a prize
O
btconnect.com
for your efforts. There are advisers The Membership Support Sub-
Website: http://cornwallwi.org.uk ur Centenary Year is in its
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ attached to every sub-committee Committee is organising training
final month but it’s not quite who can answer any questions
CornwallFederationof sessions on Friday 24th January
over yet! We still hope to for you.
WomensInstitutes and Monday 27th January at Chy
see you at the Carol Service and our
Noweth an Conteth from 10:30
OFFICE OPENING HOURS Christmas County Lunches! I have recently organised one am to 12:30pm. “Annual Meetings
9am - 4:30pm of our Federation Speakers’ Made Easy” – it’s all in the title!
Monday to Thursday Now is the time to reflect on a Auditions Days – I’m always These workshops will give you the
brilliant Centenary year that delighted to have the opportunity opportunity to ask questions and
FEDERATION CHAIRMAN all our members supported so
Margaret Johnson to meet members at these events. pick up ideas to help your Annual
enthusiastically, and one that will be As Programme Secretary of Meeting run smoothly. It will also
remembered for many years to come. my own WI (Falmouth) I enjoy give you the opportunity to meet
listening to new speakers. I the WI Advisers who will be coming
FEDERATION TREASURER I have many happy memories about hope the day helped with your along to some of your meetings.
Penny Picton Christmas as these were spent with programme planning too. There will be cake! Details were
Email: cfwi.treasurer@gmail.com my family. It is the time of year
sent to your WI Secretary with the
when we did most of the family I thank everyone for a wonderful October issue of County News.
COUNTY NEWS EDITOR entertaining. I recall the children’s
Helen Kestle Centenary Year and wish you a Even though the closing date has
excitement when the Christmas tree Merry Christmas and a Happy passed, it may still not be too late
was brought home for decorating, as New Year.
Email: cfwi.publications@gmail.com to reserve a place. Please contact
well as the carol services that were
Liz Anderson
NATIONAL FEDERATION held around the county. - Grace Bradford
OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTES
104 New Kings Road,
London, SW6 4LY
Tel: 0207 371 9300
Fax: 0207 736 3652
CHRISTMAS NOTICES JANUARY
Email: hq@nfwi.org.uk
Web: www.thewi.org.uk BIRTHDAYS
DENMAN Please note that the CFWI office Harrowbarrow & Metherell WI, 55th
Marcham, Abingdon at Chy Noweth an Conteth will be Carmenellis WI, 60th
Oxfordshire, OX13 6NW closed on Tuesday 24th December Goonhavern & District WI, 65th
Tel: 01865 391991 2019 through Wednesday 1st
Email: info@denman.org.uk January 2020. We will re-open
Web: www.denman.org.uk on Thursday 2nd January 2020.
Please also note that the
TH A NK S TO TRURO W I
deadline for submitting items
FOR PACK ING DECEMBER
2019/JA NUA RY 2020 for the February 2020 issue of
COU N T Y NEWS County News will be Thursday
5th December 2019.
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Items to be sent to the Editor by DECEMBER 2019/JANUARY 2020 DIARY DATES
12th of the month, two months prior 2nd December – Christmas County Lunch
to publication. No late entries can be 4th December – Christmas County Lunch
accepted. Please send County News 6th December – Christmas Carol Service
submissions to cfwi.publications@ 17th January – New Year Quiz
gmail.com. 24th January – Annual Meetings Made Easy
27th January – Annual Meetings Made Easy
DESIGNED BY 31st January – A Taste of Morocco
Holly Daniels
DECEMBER 2019/JANUARY 2020 CLOSING DATES
ADVERTISING 12th December – New Year Quiz
Jayne Bailey - Tel: 01536 334219 12th December – Annual Meetings Made Easy CFWI Chairman Margaret Johnson and the Board
12th December – A Taste of Morocco of Trustees wish you and your families the very
PRINTED BY
2nd January – Family History Day
happiest of Christmases!
2 County News • December/January 2019/2020 • Cornwall Federation of WIs
NOTES FROM THE OFFICE
200+ CLUB SUTTON WI (NORFOLK) CFWI BOARD OF TRUSTEES PENWITH LOCAL HISTORY
October winner of £37 – Thelma MEMBER SEEKS PENPALS AND OFFICERS ELECTED GROUP PUBLISHES BOOK
Hawkey of Goonhavern & District WI FOR 2019/2020
CHY NOWETH IS NOW
A REFILL STATION!
It is our pleasure to announce that
Margaret Johnson of Bodmin WI
has been elected as Chairman of the
Chy Noweth an Conteth has joined Cornwall Federation of Women’s
over 23,000 other organisations Institutes for the 2019/2020 year.
across the UK to become a Refill We have had a message from Valerie Treasurer is Penny Picton of Illogan
Station! We have put up a Refill Hughes, President of Sutton WI in WI. Vice-Chairmen are Jane Dover
sticker on the glass door at the front the Norfolk Federation, regarding of Truro WI and Helen Kestle of
of our building, to let any passers-by a pen pal project. Valerie began the Crowlas & Ludgvan WI. Other
know they’re welcome to come on project to help link WI members, members of the Board of Trustees
in and fill up their water bottle from particularly those who may feel are Grace Bradford of Falmouth WI,
our tap. This applies to WI members lonely. Valerie suggested the pen Teresa Hancox of Carbis Bay WI, Liz
attending events or meetings, as pal project for people, like herself, Llewellyn-Jones of Pillaton WI and
well as our friends in other buildings who enjoy writing, those who don’t Pam Selley of Bodmin Gaolbirds WI.
on the Truro Business Park or who have internet access and those
use our car park. We are proud to who want to have something more Please join us in wishing them the
be part of this project that will help than just bills and circulars coming best for a successful WI year ahead!
disrupt the current social norm that through the post. The idea was well The Penwith Local History Group
we need to buy bottled water when received and the ‘pen pal exchange’ WEST YORKSHIRE WI has published a book entitled
‘drinking on the go’, and making it has been going for over a year now. HOLIDAY AVAILABLE Growing up in West Cornwall
normal and easy for people to carry WI Life published a letter about it that members may be interested
a reusable bottle and refill for free in the November/December 2018 in. It would make an excellent
when out and about. If you’d like to issue, and Valerie now averages Christmas present for any Cornish
know where to pop in to refill your about 30 requests a month! To relatives/descendants around the
water bottle while you’re out and participat, simply email Valerie world. The book contains case
about, all you need to do is download the studies, a surname index and
the handy Refill app (available for following details: your name, your good illustrations of children.
both Android and iPhone). Then postal address, your email address, The West Yorkshire Federation
a quick look at your mobile will your age range (18-24, 25-34, 35-44, of WIs would like to invite any The book documents childhood
tell you where your nearest Refill 45-54, 55-65, 65+), your hobbies interested WI members on memories, mostly from the early
Station is. It couldn’t be simpler! and interests, a little bit about their holiday in the wonderful years of the 20th century, set in
yourself and whether you’d be happy county of Yorkshire. the context of institutions that
JERSEY WI SPRING HOLIDAY to write to an international pen structured the children’s lives – the
6th to 13th May 2020 friend. You will then be matched The holiday, by luxury coach, will village schools and the workhouse.
up, given the details of your pen pal take you through the beautiful The book includes people on the
and left to start writing letters. Yorkshire countryside, visiting threshold of adult life - starting work
the Wensleydale Creamery where as an undertaker’s apprentice in a
YEAR BOOK CHANGES the famous Wensleydale cheese spooky situation, and a fisherboy
Page 11: Please note there is is made, and Harewood House, preparing meals for the crew.
a new email address for the the stately home of the Lascelles
Secretary of the Floral Art & family, and which has been used as The book sells for £10. To place
Gardening sub-committe a location on many occasions for your order, contact Dawn
films and television dramas and Walker, Secretary, Penwith Local
more recently part of the filming History Group, Morrab Library,
Page 33: Cusgarne & Frogpool of Downton Abbey and Gentleman Morrab Gardens, Penzance TR18
Visit this lovely island with so WI has a new email address: Jack. The trip also includes a visit 4DA, or order online at www.
much to offer, and attend the cusgarneandfrogpoolwi@gmail.com to the historic city of York and penwithlocalhistorygroup.co.uk.
75th anniversary of the Liberation the Jorvik Centre. An evening
Day. The price is £525 per person Page 38: Helston WI has a new canal boat cruise with dinner is
for a double or twin-bedded Treasurer: Rowena Conroy included in the cost of the holiday.
shared room (single £735) and
includes guided visits to places of The cost of this coach tour holiday,
interest. Accommodation at the based on a half-board basis, will
centrally located Mayfair hotel is be £450 per person sharing a
on a half-board basis, and travel Page 42: Maker with Rame WI has twin or double room (a single
to/from Jersey is not included. a new Secretary: Carole Amphlett room supplement of £100 will
Friends and family are welcome. apply). For queries, contact the
For more information please email West Yorkshire Federation of
jerseywi.holiday@yahoo.com WIs on westyorksfed@gmail.
com or on 01132 550810.
County News • December/January 2019/2020 • Cornwall Federation of WIs 3
FEDERATION MATTERS
TOBY BUCKLAND’S A BANNER DAY FOR THE WI IN CORNWALL
GARDEN FESTIVAL
Friday 1st May 2020
POWDERHAM CASTLE,
KENTON, NR EXETER
Add this exciting date to your
gardening calendar! Toby
Buckland’s Garden Festival
at Powderham Castle will
include west country nurseries,
celebrity speakers and practical
demonstrations with delicious
local food and entertainment
in a picturesque location. More
than 200 exhibitors will be
on hand, with crafts, clothing,
tools, garden furniture, etc.
Coach pickups will be at Crowlas,
Chy Noweth, Cornwall Services,
Bodmin and Launceston. Pickup
times to be confirmed at a later date. On a cloudy Saturday afternoon A VISIT FROM OUR LUNCH WITH ROYALTY
in September, Truro Cathedral GWENT TWINS
Cost: £27.50 (to include was filled to the rafters with WI
travel and entry) members for a service marking
Closing Date: Thursday our Centenary. The service was
26th March 2020 preceded by a parade of WI
Further Information: Pam members proudly carrying their
Selley banners. The weather was kind
to us as the rain held off while the
parade of banners processed from
A POSH AFTERNOON TEA Cathedral Green to High Cross and
Friday 20th March 2020 into the Cathedral. Over 600 WI
CHY NOWETH AN CONTETH members from all over Cornwall
2pm for 2:30pm attended the service, which was In September, CFWI Chairman
led by the Dean of Truro. Special Margaret Johnson and two
guests at the service included members of the Board of Trustees
Lord Lieutenant Colonel Edward were honoured to have been asked
Bolitho and Hon NFWI Treasurer to cater lunch for a royal guest at
Julia Roberts. We also welcomed the Hall for Cornwall. Our lunch,
representatives from the Avon, Did you know that the Cornwall made up entirely of local Cornish
Dorset, Gwent and Somerset Federation is twinned with the produce, preceded a tour of the
Federations, as well as seven former Gwent Federation? Over 20 WI building at the Hall for Cornwall
CFWI Chairmen. Julia Roberts members from Gwent came to for HRH The Earl of Wessex! His
read a special piece, ‘A Reflection’, Cornwall on their Federation personal secretary later told us how
Come and enjoy a special afternoon composed by Christine Woolf, a holiday in September. CFWI much he had enjoyed the meal!
in fabulous company at Chy Noweth member of St Breward WI. The Chairman Margaret Johnson and
at a posh afternoon tea party. piece concluded with the inspiring CFWI Vice-Chairman Helen Kestle
words, “We can look back with were delighted to join the Gwent
You’ll enjoy lovely food and some pride and joy at the astonishing group for a delicious and sociable
surprising entertainment. Dress up development of our WI movement meal at their hotel in Newquay.
for the occasion (hats optional!). in Cornwall, as it flourishes today. The Gwent holiday-makers joined
This is the last century’s gift to us. us – with their Federation banner
Cost: £12.50 It is up to each one of us to take – for our Centenary Service at
Closing Date: Thursday this splendid achievement forward, Truro Cathedral. Did you meet any
6th February 2020 into the next one hundred years.” of them? They are a lovely bunch.
Further information: Thank you to all our members who Pictured here are Jill Rundle, Gwent
Margaret Johnson came to the Cathedral and helped Federation Chairman, and Margaret
to mark this very special day. Johnson, CFWI Chairman. ©travellight/Shutterstock.com
4 County News • December/January 2019/2020 • Cornwall Federation of WIs
DENMAN COMBINED ARTS
CFWI PHOTOGRAPHY Further Information: Val trickling stream to a wide river –
COMPETITION 2020 Strout there are limitless opportunities to
capture the wonder of water. It’s up
to you and your camera.
CFWI CALENDAR 2022
The title for the 2022 calendar The closing date is October
is Cornwall’s Wonderful Water. 31st 2020.
This can include anything from Full rules can be obtained from
a garden pond to the ocean, a Val Strout
dripping tap to a full blast hose, a
Why not make it your New Year’s The five classes in the 2020
Resolution to find out more about photography competition are:
Denman or, even better, book “Architecture”, “Flora and Fauna”,
yourself onto a course. Brochures and “Landscape” and “My Favourite
information are available at Chy Noweth Photograph”.
an Conteth, online at www.denman.
org.uk or in WI Life. Or contact your There is also a novice class which
Denman Ambassador: Kathy Reed is also “My Favourite Photograph”,
for members who have not
previously won a first prize in the
CFWI photography competition.
Cost: £1 per entry, with a
CHRISTMAS maximum number of entries of
two per class.
ANAGRAMS Closing Date: Thursday 27th
February 2020
1. MELT STOLEN HOLIDAY
2. PURL BURSTS, ROSES FLORAL ART AND GARDENING
3. SEEN ME WHITER
4. TRY OUT RAKES
5. ROGER IN CLASS
6. BLUE ABS
7. IF RIGHT, SLAY
8. CALASS AUNT
9. INLETS
10. PRESS TEN
WINNING WAYS Interpretation of Themes, everyone but you will be sure
ANSWERS
WITH FLOWERS “what the judges look for” tips to be inspired, and gain in
Monday 30th March 2020 and hints on how best to make confidence – we have found
CHY NOWETH use of garden f lowers and that members are much more
AN CONTETH especially greenery. Foliage talented than they realise!
10:30am-3:30pm will be the main theme, but
10. Presents Come and join Edna Trudgeon also the use of accessories Cost: £15
for one of her popular and other extras. Last year Closing Date: Thursday
9. Tinsel
8. Santa Claus
7. Fairy lights workshops covering all this workshop inspired 20th February 2020
6. Baubles
aspects of competitive f lower several members to Have Further Information:
a Go at The Show, and one Abigail Kirby-Harris
5. Carol singers
4. Roast turkey arranging, whether at local
3. Three wise men Show level, or something more then won the Novice Cup!
adventurous! She will cover We can’t promise success to
2. Brussels sprout
1. Holly and mistletoe
County News • December/January 2019/2020 • Cornwall Federation of WIs 5
ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Pictured here is Combo, one of the Flicka Donkey Sanctuary, home to
donkeys met by WI members on over 100 rescued donkeys and horses,
a recent trip to the Flicka Donkey is run by a dedicated and friendly
Sanctuary. Combo is flanked by team, who very much welcomed the
event organiser Hilary and Flicka WI’s visit as well as the donation
tour leader Beth. Beth introduced the of £4 a head – they are always so
group to all the donkeys, and most short of cash, unlike some other
fell deeply in love with at least one. wealthier sanctuaries upcountry.
A delicious light lunch in the cheerful If you fancy a visit to Flicka, please
café rounded the trip off a treat. note that it’s a dog friendly site!
ACTIVITY AND LEISURE
© clker.com
FAMILY HISTORY: HOW TO NEW YEAR QUIZ
GROW YOUR FAMILY TREE Friday 17th January 2020
Friday 14th February and LADOCK
Friday 13th March 2020 COMMUNITY HALL
CHY NOWETH AN 2pm-4pm
CONTETH
10am-4pm Please join us for our New Year
Quiz and a scrumptious afternoon
Have you ever wanted to delve into tea, with tea and coffee available MESSING ABOUT IN BOATS moored craft where they saw a
the fascinating world of family throughout the afternoon. Don’t WI members thoroughly enjoyed variety of birdlife. On the return
history? Starting with the basics forget to bring a clipboard! September’s boat trip on the trip, they had a bonus as they
on the first day, the intention is Helford. The rain held off and cruised gently around St Mawes
for members to get started on Cost: £15 per team of 4 the day was a great success! The harbour before heading off again
their own trees before the second Closing Date: crew took the boat far up the across the river and back to Prince
day, which will be held one month Thursday, 12th December 2019 Helford river in amongst the of Wales Pier in Falmouth.
later. This will give us time to see Further Information:
how participants have fared in Sandra Buck
their quests, discuss any problems
encountered and help sort out
the wood from the family trees! A
number of topics will be covered
on each day. Material to take away
for reference will be provided.
Cost: £36 (for two days)
Closing Date:
Thursday 2 January 2020
Further Information:
Jane Dover
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6 County News • December/January 2019/2020 • Cornwall Federation of WIs
ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW
2. A futuristic floral item using 1. Wadebridge Cup 56cm x 56cm marked with entrant’s name,
fresh material, to be judged in situ, exhibit - “Nature’s Textures” WI and entry number.
but which can be created in the 2. Smale Cup 25cm x 25cm 6. A label with the
marquee or at home. (20 marks) height 37cm max petite exhibit entrant’s number must be
3. A dressed doll depicting your - “Inspired by Nature” attached to the item.
vision of fashion of the future, 3. Penponds Cup 56cm x 56cm 7. Entries must be brought to
any medium. Only clothes to be exhibit - “Going Green” the showground on Wednesday
judged, the doll can be bought 4. Pat Ward Novice Cup 4th June 2020 between 8am
or homemade. Chosen craft 56cm x 56cm exhibit - “Going and 12pm, or alternatively can
to be advised in advance, by Green” – Foliage only be left at Spring Countdown at
ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW 30th April 2020. (20 marks) Further Information: Avril the Regal Theatre, Redruth, on
“VISIONS OF THE FUTURE” 4. An illustrated limerick Woolcock Wednesday 22nd April 2020.
2020 SCHEDULES on the theme. A copy of the 8. No entries to be removed until
ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW limerick only to be submitted by approximately 6:15pm on Saturday
CUP COMPETITION 30th April 2020. The limerick BARBARA REED TROPHY 7th June. You are welcome to
(Organised by Combined should be 5 lines and should COMPETITION wait in the refreshment area.
Arts sub-committee) not show your WI’s name. The (Organised by Home Economics After various essential tasks
WIs are invited to create a staged displayed copy should take and Craft sub-committee) have been carried out, you will
exhibit reflecting the theme, using into account the humidity in 1. Make a cover, using a craft be invited to enter the main
their skills and imagination, which the marquee. (20 marks) or crafts of your choice, for a marquee to collect your entries.
must include the following: Further Information: mobile phone, tablet or laptop.
1. A modern pasty for the future, Helen Kestle 2. Only one entry per member. Further Information: Alison
which may be sweet or savoury, 3. All items must be new and fit for Gribble
using whatever you wish. List of purpose and relevant to the theme.
ingredients must be provided. FLORAL ART 4. All exhibits must be See your WI Secretary for full
Please remember your entry has COMPETITIONS made by the entrant. details and application forms.
to last for four days in an often hot (Organised by Floral Art & 5. All entries must be packed Closing date for all entries:
and humid marquee. (20 marks) Gardening sub-committee) in a suitable container and Tuesday 31st March 2020
WI NEWS
WILCOVE WI SUPPORTS WOMEN’S CHARITIES
At their September meeting, Women who wear bras are to women who have left their
Wilcove WI finalised a collection seen as wealthy and far less homes suddenly due to domestic
of items from members to support likely to be subjected to sexual violence. These women are
women in the UK and in Africa. attacks. Give and Makeup is a often in refuges with little to
Smalls for All is a charity that UK charity based in Edinburgh call their own. Well done to the
collects bras and underwear to that collects makeup and various women of Wilcove for supporting
send to various African countries. other feminine supplies to give such worthwhile causes.
BODMIN GAOLBIRDS HOST 4-CORNER DAY AN APPLE A DAY?
chose to complete two of the of the newly formed cider
four Christmas-themed crafts club took place recently at the
available: A paper-crafted Cutting Patch in Mylor. There
wreath, zentangle Christmas was lots of washing, chopping
cards, a patchwork Christmas and mashing and the new
tree decoration and a beaded tree “scratter machine” made quick
decoration. Homemade soups and work of grinding the apples
cakes were on offer at lunchtime, into a pulp before the pressing
and complimentary beverages began. Once all the pressing
and soft drinks were available was finished, the Mermaids
throughout the day. By the sound were ready to cook a hearty
of laughter and chatter emanating lunch of burgers, sausages and
from the hall, everyone had beans. Blue skies and sunshine
a thoroughly enjoyable and made it a great outdoors event
Bodmin Gaolbirds WI hosted productive day! All the crafters and Social Organiser Fran
a second very successful four went home with at least two Michael said, “We will be
corner craft day in October at completed items. The Gaolbirds’ entering our cider in the Mylor
Lanivet Community Centre. next four corner day is scheduled Mermaids: Mylor and Flushing Horticultural and Craft show
Forty-five women from across for 28th March and will have an WI members have been very busy next year - we’re hoping we’ve
Cornwall participated and each Easter theme. - making cider! The first meeting produced a winner!”
County News • December/January 2019/2020 • Cornwall Federation of WIs 7
WI NEWS
PENRYN WI ORGANISES PENGEGON WI MAKES USE OF RECYCLED PLANTERS CARNON DOWNS
LOCAL SHOW KNITTERS CELEBRATE
Pengegon WI members Ann Bird THE CENTENARY
(left) and Ann Haverly (right) are
pictured planting up recycled water
butt planters with over 100 spring
bulbs and wildflower seeds to
celebrate CFWI’s Centenary. The two
planters are in the patio garden at
Pengegon Institute and are there for
the enjoyment of all users of the hall.
Penryn WI organised and ran
the Penryn town’s ‘Flower,
Produce and Craft Show’ this
year. Encouragingly, entries were ST BREWARD WI MAWNAN WI VISITS
up on the previous year’s Show. PRESIDENT BRAVES SHELTER BOX IN TRURO
Forty adults and 11 children THE SHAVE
exhibited 121 entries ranging
from vegetables and flowers to
photography and craftwork. The
Mayor, Chaz Wenmoth, presenting
the prizes, commented on the
various displays filling Penryn’s
Temperance Hall with colour and
interest, and congratulated not
only the winners but everyone Shelter Box Visitors’ Centre
who had ‘had a go’ and taken part! in Truro was the destination
Carnon Downs WI’s Knit and
Winners were: Under 8 years old, for Mawnan WI’s September
Stitch group have been busy
Best in Show: Ruby Ellis; 8-14 Educational Visit. It’s a unique
celebrating 100 years of the
years old, Best in Show: Lizzy attraction in many ways: it’s free
Cornwall Federation by knitting
Brown; Adults’ Section: Alison and it’s about disaster relief.
Residents of St Breward village 100 hats for fishermen at the
Fry first place, Kathryn Hodge There’s nothing like it anywhere
supported a Macmillan coffee Seaman’s Mission; 100 baby
second and Margaret Whibley in the country. Members were
morning on 28th September coats, bonnets and booties for
third. Congratulations to all who told about how the charity
at which Fran Calver, who the Neonatal Unit at the Royal
took part. responds to natural disasters and
happens to be the President Cornwall Hospital; and 100 heart-
provides shelter for families who
of St Breward WI, Braved shaped cushions for breast cancer
have lost everything. There was
the Shave. About £1,400 was patients at St Michaels Hospital
A DAY OUT FOR HELSTON a chance to examine the boxes
in Hayle. Not only that, but 100
raised. We think she looks
WI which are sent all over the world
games of ten-pin bowling have
stunning!
as well as the opportunity to go in
been played! The Knit and Stitch
the tents and around the current
group has been an ongoing project
PORTHLEVEN WI REACH exhibition. It was inspirational
since 2010.
FOR THE STARS to see the valuable work done by
this Cornish charity.
ST STEPHEN IN
BR ANNEL WI
MILESTONE
CELEBRATES CFWI
CELEBRATIONS FOR ST
PINNOCK WI
Helston WI had a fantastic
day out recently at the SUEZ
Recycling and Recovery
Centre in Bodmin. The women St Stephen in Brannel WI
were given an interesting St Pinnock WI was delighted held a wonderful garden
and informative presentation to celebrate their 70th birthday party in celebration of CFWI’s
with lots of opportunity for “We are all made of stardust”, a and also to celebrate the 90th Centenary. WI member Grace
questions along the way. They quote by Carl Sagan, opened a birthday of member Helen Gribble kindly hosted the
were then taken into the fascinating evening at Porthleven Hutchings. Another member, event in her beautiful garden
warehouse to see exactly WI in October. A speaker from the Jane Young, gave over her where cakes, pastries and hats
what happens to our recycled Cornwall Sea to Stars project, came house and gardens for the were the order of the day. All
materials as they were brought along to explain why stars shine. celebration, making lunch for the members were pleased
in on the lorries. It is well Members were given the chance 20 members. Jane wanted to the rain held off and they
worth a visit, and they all felt to touch a meteorite and were do this as she had been made so had a wonderful afternoon
much better educated for the surprised to learn that their gold welcome when she first arrived celebrating the amazing
time spent there. jewellery originated in a supernova. and joined St Pinnock WI. milestone.
8 County News • December/January 2019/2020 • Cornwall Federation of WIs
NEWQUAY WI GOES BACK A NEW BANNER FOR TREVENA TINTAGEL
IN TIME CUSGARNE & FROGPOOL WI CELEBRATES
WI CENTENARY
Members of Newquay WI recently
took a trip on the horse drawn
canal boat at Launceston. Despite
the rain, they all had a lovely day
out.
CARBIS BAY WI PLANTS Trevena Tintagel WI celebrated
BULBS the CFWI Centenary with an
event featuring an exhibition
To help celebrate CFWI’s
of things learnt through the WI
Centenary, members of Carbis Bay
and events that have happened
WI planted over 100 bulbs at St
in those 100 years. All of their
Anta Parish Church in Carbis Bay
scrapbooks were out on display,
this autumn. What a lovely way to
and a special cake was made for
mark a very special year!
the occasion. Members, as well
as guest WI Adviser Kathy Reed,
are pictured here with the cake.
A 70th BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR ST NEOT WI
BUDE WI MEMBERS DO
IT IN STYLE
Members of Cusgarne and Frogpool
WI show off their beautiful new
banner.
CROWLAS & LUDGVAN
WI TO HOST FIVE-
CORNER DAY
Members of St Neot WI celebrated their birthday in style this autumn.
CFWI Federation Chairman Margaret Johnson was among the happy
revellers.
In September, 60 members
of Bude WI had a wonderful
ST MARY’S ISLES OF SCILLY’S BUSY CR AFT GROUP Crowlas & Ludgvan WI will be treat – their very own
denim bags or handmade hosting a five-corner craft day exclusive fashion show. This
lampshades. No craft is off limits at St Piran’s Hall, South Road, was held at Wroes in Bude,
and members suggest, research Goldsithney on Saturday 7th courtesy of directors, Andrea,
and present new ideas for the March 2020 from 9:30am to Ron and Derek Ball. The
group to try. Some members lead 3:30pm. Participants will be gorgeous models were all WI
more sessions than others, but able to choose two crafts from members: Ruth Petherick,
most have taken a turn to teach the following: painting with oils, Julie Grice, Teresa Tibbets,
or organise the group. Every chicken scratch embroidery, Beryl Vickery, Elizabeth
February the craft includes the jewellery-making, card-making, Barker, Margaret Burch,
WI ‘Show The Love’ campaign, and an Easter bonnet pin cushion. Jeanette Orr and Eileen
Since 2014, St Mary’s Isles of with results being taken back in Each craft will be a 2 ½ hour Harris – plus one surprise
Scilly WI’s Craft Group has some form to the whole WI or session; painting with oils may model, Eileen’s husband, Alan
met during the quieter ‘off wider community. In the coming be a full day session. The cost for Harris, who was a great sport
season’ from late October to season the aim is to stitch green the day is £12.50 with lunch of showing off Wroes range of
March. Over the years, the hearts onto handmade reusable soup, roll and tea/coffee available men’s clothes. The evening
women have tried 44 different shopping bags to be given away for £3.50. Cakes (£1) and drinks was in true WI style with
crafts, occasionally revisiting at an awareness raising event. will be served throughout the coffee, tea and wonderful
and building on previously Crafts waiting in the wings for day. There will be a small charge cakes. Many of the women
learnt skills. Some projects 2020 include paper quilling, for the craft materials used. The took the advantage to add to
are one off ‘bite-size’ sessions; macrame, paper-cut lacing, closing date is 7th February 2020. their wardrobe at discounted
sometimes the group tackles rag-rugging, weaving, ribbon For further details, contact Pat prices. The directors and staff
longer lasting craft challenges embroidery, glass painting and Gloyn of Wroes were thanked for a
such as embroidered recycled dream catcher construction. very entertaining evening.
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WI NEWS
MEVAGISSEY TWIDDLEMUFFS POSH GUESTS AT THE
ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING
Members of Mevagissey WI pose
here with 100 twiddlemuffs made by
their Knit n’ Natter Group for Royal
Cornwall Hospital. This project
marks the Centenary of CFWI. Well
done, Mevagissey!
LUXULYAN & LANLIVERY
SUPPORT ROYAL
CORNWALL HOSPITAL
Members of Luxulyan & Lanlivery
WI decided to knit or crochet 100
blankets for the Neonatal Unit at
the Royal Cornwall Hospital. After At the most recent Annual Council
some marathon needlework sessions, Meeting, members of Week St Mary’s
they ended up with approximately Bonaventures WI were fortunate to be
230 blankets to present to the very given a box in the ballot. They decided
grateful unit. Pictured here are the to “do it in style” and dress up for the
members with their blankets. occasion. Pictured here are Sue Dyer,
Sue Dickenson, Marilyn Reynolds and
Christine Heard.
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