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CORNWALL FEDERATION
Volume 4, Issue 10 34p
OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTES
December 2020 / January 2021
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Inside This Issue ...
Meet Your New Trustees Page 3
Royal Cornwall Show 2021 Schedules Page 4
Explore the Moor: Minions Walk Page 5
Floral Art: Back toCounty
Basics Page 6
News • December/January 2021 • Cornwall Federation of WIs 1
NOTES FROM THE BOARDROOM Diary Updates
respectable social distance; and
we still, if we are being honest, DEC 2020 / JAN 2021
buy that extra pack of toilet DIARY DATES
Federation Office 20 January 2021 – Annual
rolls or bag of f lour just in case.
Chy Noweth an Conteth Meetings Made Easy
Oh, my. How long will it last?
Truro Business Park, Threemilestone 22 January 2021 – Annual
Answers on a postcard please. Meetings Made Easy
Truro TR4 9NH – T: 01872 272843
Email: G eneral Enquiries: 25 January 2021 – Annual
cfwi@btconnect.com Now we are moving towards a Meetings Made Easy
Federation Secretary: new year – 2021. I wonder what
cfwisecretary@btconnect.com that will bring – apart from DEC 2020 / JAN 2021
Accounts: cfwiaccounts@ Brexit but I won’t go on about CLOSING DATES
btconnect.com that. Do you make New Year’s 14 December 2020 – Annual
Reception: cfwireception@ resolutions? Did you know that Meetings Made Easy
btconnect.com the ancient Babylonians are said 31 December 2020 – Social
Website: http://cornwallwi.org.uk Media Competition
to have been the first people to
I
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ 31 December 2020 –
CornwallFederationof would like to start by wishing make resolutions some 4,000
years ago? I wonder what their Press Competition
WomensInstitutes you and your families the
13 January 2021 – Heavenly
happiest of Christmases. It’s wishes included – not to lose
Greenery/Falmouth
probably not the way you were weight or to take out a gym
15 January 2021 – Family
Office Opening Hours expecting to spend the holiday, subscription and actually use it, History Workshops
10am - 4pm but I hope we all look forward to I’m sure.
Tuesday to Thursday better times ahead.
I wish I could promise you all CANCELLED EVENT
Federation Chairman I have been thinking back to new beginnings for the new year, Christmas Wreath Workshop
Margaret Johnson Christmases past when we would but we have to have faith, think
gather as a family, when Mum to the future and focus on the one
and Dad would come to spend stable element we all have in our
it with us while the children lives – the WI. DECEMBER 2020
were small and my Dad would BIRTHDAYS
Federation Treasurer always come into the kitchen We all have to make a Chacewater WI, 85th
Penny Picton Lezant WI, 95th
whilst I was making brandy tremendous effort to keep going,
Email: cfwi.treasurer@gmail.com St Issey & Little Petherick WI, 95th
butter and constantly tell me to support our members in
that more brandy was needed. whatever way we can, perhaps
County news editor He usually got his way – happy small groups of six at a time JANUARY 2021
Helen Kestle days. Christmas has always could meet up for coffee and a BIRTHDAYS
been important to me, and once chat. Many of us will be gathering Boscastle WI, 75th
Email: cfwi.publications@gmail.com around our computer screens to Treviscoe & Trethosa, 75th
my children were grown up it
usually started with the young see familiar faces via Zoom and
ones bursting through the door I am sure that if any of you need
National Federation
from University declaring that help with using Zoom we can
of Women’s Institutes
104 New Kings Road, Christmas has begun now that help. There is always the phone -
London, SW6 4LY Santa’s little helpers were here. a friendly call to ask if everything
Tel: 0207 371 9300 One year they decorated the cake is OK is always welcome. Please
Fax: 0207 736 3652 with snowdrifts and tiny penguins make a special effort if you have
Email: hq@nfwi.org.uk on skis and toboggans sliding members living alone or who are
Web: www.thewi.org.uk down the drifts. If I remember unwell; a cheery call can make
correctly there was even an igloo all the difference. Likewise if you © Shutterstock.com / Studio Romantic
or two. Sadly, Christmas has are on your own don’t be afraid to
Published by
Cornwall Federation of changed and doesn’t seem to hold pick up the phone and make that
Women’s Institutes the same appeal to me these days
but that is another story. It is very
call. You can always phone me –
I’ll talk to anyone! COVER PHOTO
sad to think that we won’t be able
Deadline for inclusion to have our Carol Service or any We on the Board of Trustees
in County News of our Christmas Lunches this are doing our best to come up
Items to be sent to the Editor by with ideas for events. Many of
year, but we will make up for our
12th of the month, two months prior
disappointments just as soon as them are on hold for now but we
to publication. No late entries can be
accepted. Please send County News we are able to. are looking to the future very
submissions to aware that we need to bring the
cfwi.publications@gmail.com. I didn’t intend to but I think I Federation together, so let’s hope
have to mention the dreaded it is not too long before we can
Covid. Can you believe that we take up our WI lives fully and
Designed BY have been suffering for almost meet up as and how we would
Laura Lang 9 months? Sometimes it seems like.
like forever and at other times it Do you remember what
seems hard to believe it has been Until then have the best Christmas used to be like?
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see wandering about without; we
PrinteD BY year. We do hope to get those
still – being British – diligently With my best wishes,
convivial and jolly times back
queue outside shops, albeit at a - Margaret
soon!
2 County News • December/January 2021 • Cornwall Federation of WIs
NOTES FROM THE OFFICE FEDERATION
MATTERS
200+ CLUB and Frogpool WI for 47 years. experience and skills to
October winner of £52 – A For the past three years, I’ve help the organisation in FAMILY HISTORY
family member of a member served as President. I have been whatever ways are needed. STUDY DAYS
of Cusgarne & Frogpool WI married to Jess for 52 years and Friday 26 February and
have a son and daughter, four Friday 26 March 2021
WELCOME OUR granddaughters, two grandsons CHY NOWETH AN
NEWEST TRUSTEES! and we are expecting our first CONTETH
We are delighted to have great-grandchild next year. I 10am-3:30pm
appointed four new Trustees at worked as a hairdresser for 54
our October Annual Meeting. years and I still do the hair of Two more days learning
As soon as possible, we’re sure a few friends. I live in Bissoe, how to research your family
you’ll be seeing them around near Truro. I have always loved tree are planned for 2021.
Cornwall at various CFWI being a WI member, and it’s Your tutor plans to provide
events. In the meantime, here’s been a big part of my life. information on day 1 which you
a chance for you to read a can then take away to help start
little bit more about them: your tree before day two. The
second day will examine what
Hello, my name is Mary you have discovered and how
Thompson (also known as to proceed from there.
Ellen). I live with my husband
Terry and dog in the hamlet of Anyone who has already
Lamorick which is just outside begun their own research
Lanivet. I’m fairly new here and is hesitant about what
in the South West and I have to do or where to look to
loved the welcome you have enhance their information
given me. I’ve been a member of will find the days interesting
Bodmin Gaolbirds since 2018, but bear in mind that we will
although prior to moving here I be starting with the basics.
was a member of Edwalton WI
Hello, my name is Liz Baker I’m Wendy Fiander. I was a library in Nottinghamshire for over Under current Covid guidelines,
and I am proud to be a member and IT manager at the University 20 years. I’m also a member of we are unable to provide
of Trevone WI, near Padstow. of Chester for 18 years before we Rock Choir where I sing in the members with lunch or drinks
Originally from Kent and after retired 6 years ago to Millbrook, basses. I enjoy the challenge of since the kitchen is out of
a rewarding career in the NHS, an area my husband knows well learning new songs and then bounds, so you will need to
we moved down to Cornwall 13 through naval training and family performing them at gigs such bring your own food and drink.
years ago. I joined Trevone WI connections. Everyone is very as the Minack theatre. I play
in 2015 and I have to say it has friendly and helpful here and walking netball with the Pandas Cost: £26 (for the
been a wonderful experience. there are lots of opportunities netball team; it’s a good fun two day course)
So many new friends, to get involved in a wide range team sport. Cooking is another Closing Date: Friday
opportunities and fun, the of activities and to be part of pastime and I’m always on the 15 January 2021
support network is amazing. the community. It is lovely to lookout to try out different Further Information:
have such a variety of beautiful recipes, especially vegetarian Jane Dover
Also, I now have time to indulge landscape and countryside within and gluten free baking.
my passion for horticulture and the local area. I joined Wilcove
tennis as well as travelling and WI fairly soon after arriving in Then there is walking in the
playing bridge. I look forward to Millbrook as a way of meeting countryside, and reading, but
new challenges as a Federation more people, and found them to perhaps my favourite pastime
Trustee; I have no doubt there be a strong and vibrant group. is watercolour painting. You’ve
will be plenty! Hopefully I will I enjoy the speakers, the probably guessed by now that
meet many WI members across friendships and the opportunities I’m retired! My son, partner
the county whilst in this role to learn and be challenged, and and granddaughter live just
and also help to promote the I am now their Secretary. a mile away so I enjoy seeing
WI to the wider public and all them as often as I can.
that is the best in being part of My hobbies are almost all
this fantastic organisation. craft-based: sewing, especially The WI has always inspired me
upcycling; knitting and crochet; with the opportunities it gives.
screenprinting; and watercolour For instance, I was very
painting. In common with lucky to be able attend the
most crafters, I think, I have Centenary Garden Party at
a long list of things I want to Buckingham Palace followed
do, a lot of unfinished projects by the Annual Meeting in the
and a large ‘stash’ of things I Albert Hall where the Queen Christmas Jumble
have saved to use one day! was only seven rows away! Answers from page 9
I have enjoyed sharing some
skills at our WI 4-corner events. If you see me at one of the Santa 6. Saint Nicolas
events we put on, please 11. A Visit from 5. Stir up Sunday
I feel very honoured to have come up and say hello. 10. Chestnuts 4. Christmas Eve
been nominated as a CFWI I’d love to meet you. 9. Yule Log 3. Silent Night
My name is Sue Clift and l have Trustee and hope that I can use 8. Sugarplums 2. Puss in Boots
been a member of Cusgarne my professional and personal 7. Cracker motto 1. Little Donkey
County News • December/January 2021 • Cornwall Federation of WIs 3
MEMBERSHIP ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW “RENEWING ENCHANTED
MATTERS TO ALL CORNWALL” 2021 SCHEDULES
What a strange year we have advance (not later than BARBARA REED TROPHY
had. Just as we hoped that we 30 April 2021) for prior COMPETITION
might be able to resume WI judging. (20 marks) (Organised by Home
meetings, albeit with strict rules 4. A wall hanging using Economics and Craft
and regulations, along came recycled materials, any sub-committee)
The Rule of Six and threw us all ROYAL CORNWALL medium. This needs
into disarray again! Fortunately, SHOW CUP to be removable for Make a cover, using a craft
many of you have still managed to COMPETITION judging, so not a backdrop or crafts of your choice,
keep in touch with one another, (Organised by Environment & please. (20 marks) for a mobile phone, tablet
with some holding regular Zoom Public Affairs sub-committee) 5. A decorated keepsake or laptop using recycled
meetings, and producing your box made from recycled materials and ref lecting a
own personal newsletters. WIs are invited to create a or salvaged material, any connection to Cornish life.
staged exhibit ref lecting the medium. (20 marks)
We hope that committees have theme, using their skills and 1. Only one entry
been keeping in touch regularly, imagination, which must Further Information: per member.
especially Secretaries and those include the following: Jude Wood 2. All items must be new
receiving your WI’s emails, and fit for purpose and
because you are the lifeline that 1. Three individual, relevant to the theme.
receives correspondence from identical savoury tartlets, FLORAL ART 3. All exhibits must be
CFWI and NFWI as well as containing protein of COMPETITIONS made by the entrant.
from your WI Advisers. County choice. Please remember (Organised by Floral Art & 4. All entries must be
News has been back in full your entry has to last Gardening sub-committee) packed in a suitable
circulation since October and for four days in an container and marked
helps keep you up-to-date with often hot and humid 1. Wadebridge Cup with entrant’s name,
all that is going in the County. marquee. (20 marks) 56cm x 56cm exhibit - WI and entry number.
2. A f loral arrangement using “Nature’s Textures” 5. A label with the entrant’s
Hopefully, you have all received bee-friendly, locally- 2. Smale Cup 10cm x number must be
your issue of WI Life with the grown f lowers and foliage, 10cm petite exhibit - attached to the item.
shortlist of resolutions for 2021. plastic-free and without “Inspired by Nature”
Please follow the instructions the use of Oasis/f loristry 3. Penponds Cup 56cm Further Information:
provided for submitting your vote. foam. Accessories may x 56cm exhibit - Alison Gribble
Details are with your Secretary, be used. (20 marks) “Going Green”
or contact your WI Adviser if 3. A piece of prose not 4. Pat Ward Novice
you are not sure what to do. more than 300 words in Cup* 56cm x 56cm
length, giving five ideas exhibit - “Going Green” See your WI Secretary for full
We are rapidly approaching the on ‘Renewing Enchanted – Foliage only details and application forms.
time for our Annual Meetings. Cornwall’. The prose to Closing date for all entries:
Normally you would have been be mounted for display Further Information: Tuesday 31st March 2021
contacted by now to inform you at the Show may be Avril Woolcock
if you were due a visit from a WI decorated, but a non-
Adviser, but we are not in normal mounted text-only copy
times. Please be patient and we must be submitted in
will contact you to let you know
what is happening
when a final decision
has been made. DENMAN
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peaceful Christmas 2020), please contact finance@
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4 County News • December/January 2021 • Cornwall Federation of WIs
ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
EXPLORE THE MOOR: Further Information: from strongest to weakest. over £700 for our partner
MINIONS WALK Anne Fenwick The federation delegates were organisation Clean Cornwall to
Thursday 29 April / all sent the resolutions in help in the campaign to get rid
Monday 10 May 2021 advance of the meeting and of single use plastic. CFWI is a
MINIONS asked to look through them. member of the Cornwall Plastic
11am BAKER CUP NFWI chair Lynne Stubbings Pollution Coalition, a group of
COMPETITION 2021 and Vice Chair Ann Jones more than 50 environmental
conducted the proceedings. organisations, local marine
The Baker Cup is a biennial conservation groups, beach
competition open to all WIs in The morning was spent looking cleaning groups and marine
Cornwall. It provides a great at all the proposals, discussing science experts, collectively
opportunity for a group of at them and voting for the ones representing tens of thousands
least four members of your WI to be discussed further in of people in Cornwall and
to work together, exploring the afternoon. During the beyond. Their number one aim
and preparing a report on the afternoon, the delegates were is to raise awareness of the
chosen subject. The report asked for their opinion on the issue of marine litter and plastic
should contain between 4,000 now whittled down list and pollution around our coastline.
and 6,000 words, along with there was more discussion.
any maps, illustrations, etc. Finally, they were able to decide The money we raised will
appropriate to the topic. how they wished to vote on be used to support a current
each resolution proposal. campaign and go towards
The subject for 2021 is The The result was a shortlist education around single use
Way Forward – Rediscovering of resolutions which was plastics and clearing up litter
Footpaths. Full guidelines for then further scrutinised by in the environment. Will Paris,
the competition are available on solicitors before you, the Project Manager of Clean
Enjoy a guided morning walk the CFWI website. The winner members, saw it online and Cornwall, said, “We were so
and discover some of the history will be announced at the 2021 in WI Life in November. Now touched by the donation and
and mystery of this World Annual Council Meeting. it’s over to all of you to read impressed by the determination
Heritage site on Bodmin Moor. up on the resolutions and vote of the women who completed
Your guide will share with Cost: £8 per WI individually, so please do! the zip wire! Thank you so
you some of the mining and Closing Date for much to everyone involved.”
quarrying history of the area and Applications: Thursday 2019 CENTENARY
its impact on the environment. 25 February 2021 ZIPWIRE FUNDRAISING
This is also an opportunity to Closing Date for Entries
see moorland f lora and fauna. to be Submitted: Remember last year when
The free afternoon offers many Thursday 27 May 2021 over 100 of us shot over the
possibilities such as visiting Further Information: Anne biomes at the Eden Project
‘the Hurlers’, walking along the Fenwick on the Hangloose zip wire?
Fowey River to Golitha Falls We had a lot of fun and raised
or exploring Caradon Hill. or
Jude Wood
ANNUAL MEETINGS
We will meet in Minions car park
to start the walk, with a talk, at
11am. Public toilets are nearby,
and Cheesewring pub and local
RESOLUTION SHORTLIST
SELECTION MEETING
MADE EASY
cafes are available for drinks
and lunches. The circular guided Wednesday 20 January 2021 –
walk will take about 1 ½ - 1 ¾ MILLENNIUM HOUSE, PENSILVA
hours. The walk is over very Friday 22 January 2021 – CHY NOWETH AN CONTETH
uneven ground so stout footwear Monday 25 January 2021 – CONNOR DOWNS WI HALL
and all-weather clothing are
recommended. There are no
stiles but the walk would not How do you feel about your WI is unable to meet in person
be suitable for any members Annual Meeting, whether for your Annual Meeting.
with mobility concerns. We are you are an officer or not? Unfortunately, we will be
offering a choice of dates, and all Even if you have a WI unable to provide refreshments
social distancing requirements By now you will all have seen Adviser attending your unless Covid-19 guidelines
and maximum numbers the resolution shortlist for the Annual Meeting, there is change, so please bring your
allowed will be adhered to. coming year. E&PA member still a lot to do to make sure own thermos of tea or coffee.
(For members coming from Pat Paxton attended the NFWI everything – including your
west of St Austell, we may be Resolution Shortlist Selection election - runs smoothly. Cost: £8.50 per WI (which
able to arrange transport to Meeting as a delegate via can be paid from WI funds)
Minions from a train arriving at Zoom in October. Over 50 These workshops will give Closing Date: Monday
Liskeard station by 10:30am.) resolutions were submitted you the opportunity to iron 14 December 2020
which are carefully scrutinised out any queries you may have Further Information:
Cost: £6 by NFWI staff before being and to gain new ideas. We will Kathy Reed
Closing Date: Thursday viewed by the selection panel. also be discussing ways to
18 March 2021 The submissions are then graded proceed in the event that your
County News • December/January 2021 • Cornwall Federation of WIs 5
FLORAL ART AND GARDENING
HEAVENLY GREENERY Cost: £16 recent winner of Best in Show or what the judges were
Wednesday 24 Closing Date: Wednesday in the Flower Tent at the Royal looking for? Edna will give us
February 2021 13 January 2021 Cornwall Show, as well as a ideas and inspiration – she
FALMOUTH METHODIST Further Information: Abigail great demonstrator. She will is a qualified NAFAS judge
CHURCH Kirby Harris create various arrangements and a recent winner of Best
10am-3:30pm without using Oasis, and then in Show in the Flower Tent at
you will have the opportunity to the Royal Cornwall Show, as
We are all create your own arrangements. well as a great demonstrator!
keeping FLORAL ART BACK Full details will be sent to She will have details of the
our fingers TO BASICS those who have been awarded schedules of upcoming shows
crossed that Thursday 15 April 2021 places. Please bring a packed and competitions, as well as
by February CHY NOWETH AN lunch but we do hope that by our own RCS competitions
of next year CONTETH the time of the event we will of course. Please bring a
we will 10am-3pm be allowed to offer welcome packed lunch but we do hope
be able to drinks and biscuits - more that by the time of the event
host this details nearer the time and, we will be allowed to offer
postponed planned event in of course, all Covid-19 welcome drinks and biscuits
Falmouth. Elizabeth Doidge guidelines and regulations – more details nearer the time
will meet us in Falmouth will be strictly adhered to. and, of course, all Covid-19
Methodist Church for a further guidelines and regulations
instalment of our Heavenly Cost: £16 will be strictly adhered to.
Greenery series. Elizabeth can Closing Date: 1 March 2021
offer lots of valuable guidance Further Information: Avril Cost: £17
to all those interested in Woolcock Closing Date:
Floral Art – at whatever level 10 February 2021
of expertise. We will hope to Further Information:
see lots of you there. Numbers Come and join Edna Trudgeon Avril Woolcock
will be reduced because of the for an inspiring day of Floral WINNING WAYS
need for social distancing. Art! The schedule for the Royal WITH FLOWERS
Please bring a packed lunch Cornwall Show Cup competition Thursday 25 March 2021
and your own equipment requires the f lower arrangement CHY NOWETH AN
and materials. You are to use no f loral foam or other CONTETH
welcome to take home your artificial material – so if you 10am-3:30pm
own masterpieces, but the wonder how on earth this Come and join Edna Trudgeon
chapel would also appreciate could be possible, then this for an inspiring day of Floral
and enjoy any which you workshop is for you! Edna is a Art! Have you ever wondered
care to leave there. qualified NAFAS judge and a what on earth a ‘theme’ meant
GREEN CORNER
CAREFUL SHOPPING • Store food at the correct used in cakes, smoothies require
TO HELP REDUCE temperature (0-5° or mixed with other unblemished
FOOD WASTE C in the fridge) and soft fruits in crumbles, ingredients.
rotate your supplies to pies or puddings. Added spare
The pandemic has changed the use in date order. • Breakfast cereals and mushrooms,
way that we shop, sometimes • Freeze what is left over and biscuits that have lost pieces of
for the better, sometimes for think imaginatively rather their ‘crunch’ can be added leek, squash, aubergine
the worse. One of the biggest than just following recipes. to crumble toppings. and courgette can be
problems that we need to • Try to keep a stock • Sour milk or yoghurt chopped and/or grated to
overcome is that of food waste. cupboard of basics that makes the best scones! add texture and colour.
This was highlighted just before can help you to use up • Make use of ‘free’ • Leftover sauces or soups
the start of lockdown when leftovers from previous ingredients – freeze can be thickened to use in
panic buying was evident, meals. These could include blackberries and windfall pies to bulk out smaller
and a lot that was bought stock cubes, rice, pasta, apples. Also, apples portions of meat or fish.
eventually got thrown away. tinned tomatoes and contain lots of pectin, Leftover fish added to
In order to avoid waste, it is different types of beans. and apple juice is good for mashed potato/ sweet
important to plan ahead. • Keep an eye out for setting strawberry jam. potato/ squash can make
Here are some helpful those reduced items in • Hardened end pieces of great fish cakes. Add some
buying tips: the supermarket, but
2 cheese and stale bread dried herbs for f lavour.
• Check what you already make sure that you do can be grated and frozen • Pizzas are a wonderful
have and buy only actually use them up! for use as a topping on way of using up bits and
what you need. gratins or in sauces. pieces of vegetables, cooked
• Make a list and try to And here are some tips • Softer vegetables such as meat and cheese, and they
stick to it. Do you really for using up leftovers: tomatoes can be added to can be a family-friendly
need that BOGOF deal? • Overripe bananas can be sauces or soups that don’t way of preparing a meal.
6 County News • December/January 2021 • Cornwall Federation of WIs
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County News • December/January 2021 • Cornwall Federation of WIs 7
WI NEWS
A TV QUIZ FOR
MAWNAN WI
Mawnan WI members took
part in a quiz set by member
Pippa to test their memory
of TV programmes, past and
present. There were a few
old classics, but most were
current programmes, regularly
returning series or well-known
one-off dramas. Pippa gave
the first letter of each word in
the programme title and also
the number of letters in each
word. So TGL 3,4,4 would give
you THE GOOD LIFE. Over
a week, participants agonised
over the answers with four
coming up with all 75 titles!
Eighteen members submitted
their scores. The winners were
Steph, Pauline, Mary and
Margaret. Taking advantage
of the beautiful weather they
gathered in The Square to
receive their certificates.
WHAT’S COOKING IN THE VALUE OF WI got no clothes - they’ll go upstairs BODMIN GAOLBIRDS
LADOCK? FRIENDSHIP IN PENPOL and find some. LAUNCH BOOK CLUB
& POINT
Thirteen WI members from When you’ve ordered a daily September saw the inaugural
Ladock WI, Sticker WI and Penpol & Point WI President newspaper and realise as it meeting of the Bodmin
Atherton WI in Lancashire Helen Gaches recently broke comes through the front door Gaolbirds WI Book Club. In
experimented with their her foot. She would like to share that you can’t get there - they’ll order to keep to the Rule of
first virtual Cook-In on the following in gratitude to all fetch it for you. 6 and social distancing, the
Zoom. The recipe for of her WI friends: group met at The Callywith
plum streusel cake was When the view out of your in Bodmin. Due to some of
emailed to everyone, When You Most Need Your window is getting boring because the invited members being
ingredients bought and WI Friends your bird feeders are empty - vulnerable, the first meeting
then, armed with mixing When you’re out on a walk and they’ll fill them up again, and saw just three members
bowls and other essential break your foot - they’re the deadhead your dahlias while attending. However they
tools, the women baked ones who’ll get help and stay they’re at it. were determined to get the
together. Everyone agreed with you all day while you get Book Club off the ground,
that it was fun and the fixed up. When you can’t drive to get your no matter the numbers! The
pictures assembled an hour pizza - they will, and stay and eat first book selected was The
later were amazing. There When you live alone - but you’re it with you. Salt Path by Raynor Wynn,
were also a few husbands not alone because someone will which gave the members
and partners waiting in the phone you every day to see what When you’ve had to cancel your good discussion points.
wings, as the cakes were you need. hair appointment - they’ll come Did they empathise with
taken out of the oven. The and give you a home cut. the author and understand
bakers are now waiting for When you’re now in the When you really need a good her decision to walk 630
their next session when downstairs bedroom but you’ve friend - they are there for you. miles with her husband
they will attempt a fruity who had been diagnosed
baked cheesecake. with a terminal illness? It
certainly gave the women
food for thought regarding
the plight of homeless people.
They discussed the food
the book’s characters ate en
route and wondered how they
managed with limited funds
available. The
members thought
about their own
life-changing
moments, and
how they would
feel if they lost
everything.
8 County News • December/January 2021 • Cornwall Federation of WIs
THE TALLEST The result was close but Lyn A PICNIC FOR ST NEOT
SUNFLOWER IN Chapman was declared the MEMBERS
MYLOR! winner with an amazing 10
foot flower. Congratulations In September, members of St
Mermaids: Mylor & Flushing WI Lyn! Following on from this the Neot WI met for a picnic lunch
members have been busy in their next challenge will be to grow a in the village Community
gardens throughout lockdown daffodil bulb in a pot, and take Garden, the Doorstep Green.
and the summer and are now a picture for judging. With so This was their first meeting
enjoying the fruits of their hard many green fingered members, since the lockdown began in
work. A sunflower challenge we are sure there will be some April, and they were lucky to
went out to grow the tallest one beautiful blooms. hold it then as the Rule of 6
and proved quite competitive. restriction began the following
week. The sun shone on the
group, and they all said it was
lovely to see and chat to each
other.
FROM AWESOME distanced chat. Each week
EIGHT TO SPLENDID the invited members changed
SIX - KEEPING THE WI to try to ensure a different
TOGETHER weekly mix and the meetings
have continued even though
A tea party on the village only six are now allowed in a
playing field in the summer group.
after the lockdown eased now
seems such a long time ago. The members are very
Nearly all the members of grateful to The Royal Oak for
Perranarworthal WI managed letting them take over their
to attend and, seated in garden marquee each week.
groups, they were so hot they
had to sit under the trees. It is
a lovely memory of a truly odd
summer. Once the regulations
changed and as the weather
changed too, they were
welcomed by the local pub,
The Royal Oak at Perranwell,
to hold a coffee hour meet-
up once a week. Originally
a group of eight enjoyed the
opportunity for a socially
Christmas Jumbles
Unscramble the anagrams below to find some commonly-used words and phrases associated with
Christmas.
1. TINKLE TOY LED 7. CORT MARKET CO
2. SOON SIPS STUBS 8. MARG PLUS US
3. LISTEN THING 9. GOULLEY
4. SAVE THIS MERC 10. SUCH TENTS
5. TINY PUSS ADUR 11. AVAST - A MINI FROST!
6. SATANIC LIONS Answers on Page 3
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