Members enjoyed a lovely Christmas Lunch at The Harbour Inn, Porthleven. Best wishes to all for a Happy Christmas and a great New Year.
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November Monthly Meeting
Elizabeth Harris was the speaker for the November Meeting. She kindly stepped in at the last minute when the advertised speaker was unable to attend. Elizabeth makes curtains and other window dressings, plus accessories just outside Penzance, and brought along a variety of beautiful fabrics and trimmings for members to look at. She explained how the fabric choice, style of window dressing, trims and headings all combine to make a statement to complement a property and it’s location.
A Weekend Just for You
Gail, Mary and Lisa joined WI members from all over Cornwall for ‘A Weekend Just for You’ at Treloyan Manor. They all chose the Photography option and spend a great couple of days learning about composition, taking photos and then editing their pictures. The photography teacher was David Chapman, who helped everyone get the most out of the weekend with his advice and tuitionĀ Thanks to CFWI for organising the event. We look forward to another one in the not too distant future!
100 Years of Madron WI
Two members of Crowlas and Ludgvan WI were invited to join Madron WI for their Suffragette March. The march celebratedĀ combined Centenaries for both Madron WI and 100 Years since women were given the vote. Local schoolchildren and Mayor of Penzance Dick Cliffe joined in with the ladies, who were dressed in appropriate centenary outfits for the march which was followed by tea at the Landithy Hall in Madron.
October Walk
Another perfect day to enjoy a coastal walk around Coverack.Ā In the morning we walked along to Lowland Point & returned to Coverack to eat our picnic.Ā In the afternoon we walked through the lovely village of Coverack to theĀ Sculpture Garden.Ā The beautiful sculptures are by Terence Coventry. They are mainly birds and animals, and are displayed around several fields.Ā Well worth a visit.Ā We ended a a great day out having ice cream! (Shirley)
Watercolour Workshop
An enthusiastic group of members attended a Watercolour Workshop at The Murley Hall with local artist Nigel Haward. With Nigel’s tuition everyone painted a landscape picture of St Michael’s Mount and a still life of an autumnal wedding cake with fantastic results. Thank you to Val for organising another great experience.
Camera Club October Meeting
Camera Club went to Tehidy for their October Meeting. With a challenge to take a photo of a bird, an animal, something colourful, trees and a person there was plenty to keep everyone busy. Finishing with a cup of tea and a cake in the cafe, a lovely afternoon was had by all.Ā Next month’s meeting is at Dynamite Quay, Lelant.Ā 
October Monthly Meeting
Jane Mills brought a taste of Autumn to the Murley Hall with a variety of easy seasonal recipes for members to try. There was Apple Cornflake Flan, Plum Mousse and Salted Caramel Cheesecake, plus a great way to feed a crowd with mini filled rolls and a delicious Cider Apple Punch that went down very well!Ā Jane provided recipe sheets for everyone to take home, so no excuses for not giving them a go at home.
Big Day Out 2018
We made an early start, by coach, on our trip to Buckfast AbbeyĀ Devon, which is a working monastery Ā of Benedictine monks.
When we arrived at the Abbey we were shown into the new and very well designed interactive information centre. The cafe was our next stop for a welcomed cup of coffee, and then walked through the immaculately tended grounds to the Abbey itself, Ā which was only completed in 1937.
In the Abbey I was particularly interested to see the amazing pipe organs which were finished being installed last year. The highlight of this visit for me was to see the stained glass panel designed by the monks which is 8 metres (26 feet across).
We then visited the shop where the monastery’s famous and most successful product was on sale, the Buckfast Tonic Wine!
We then visited the shop where the monastery’s famous and most successful product was on sale, the Buckfast Tonic Wine!
The shop also had many books and items for sale relating to the famous Abbey monk, Brother Adam, known for his extensive breeding work creating the honeybee known to this day as ‘The Buckfast Bee’.
It was then time to board the coach and make a short journey to Totnes, an old fortified town at the head of the estuary of the River Dart. We set off in small groups to look at the many independent shops, cafes, galleries other places of interest. My group stopped for a lovely lunch before resuming our exploration of the town.
Some of us also enjoyed a stroll along the banks of the river Dart and sat and watched a pleasure boat arrive from Dartmouth.
All too quickly it was time to board the coach for our journey home…after a very enjoyable day out with friends, and a resolve to return to Buckfast Abbey to here the pipe organ being played. (Rosie)
September Monthly Meeting
Clint Hosking from Geevor Mines gave a fascinating insight into an important part of West Cornwall’s Heritage. With photographs and artefacts members were able to get a unique look at the everyday lives of the men, women and children who worked at the mine.
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