News

It was a great turnout for the August Monthly Meeting at The Murley Hall. Members were delighted to welcome Nicky Collins, Community Fundraising Manager from the Hall for Cornwall, to talk about the history of the Hall and it’s upcoming re-opening after it’s refurbishment. Nicky explained about the improvements that have been made, with the aid of some fantastic graphics and gave members a taste of some of the vast range of performances that will be coming to the Hall when it re-opens next month. You can read more HERE. Many members are excited that they will see the improvements for themselves at the Cornwall Federation of WI’s Annual Council Meeting in October.

After seventeen months away, it was with delight that members of Crowlas and Ludgvan WI, along with people from the local community, met again at The Murley Hall for an afternoon of fun and board games. Mexican Train, played with dominoes, was the game of choice and everyone was soon into the swing of it. Jenny and her helpers were on hand to supply tea and cake and the smiles and chatter flowed.

Members of Book Club spent a delightful sunny afternoon discussing their latest read ‘Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand’ by Helen Simonson, and enjoying food and drink in Colleen’s beautiful garden. The book scored highly with everyone enjoying what is essentially a love story between older people amid the prejudices of an English village. Colleen found notes from a Book Club Meeting many years ago where the same book had been read (and scored just as well then!). Next month’s book is Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson.

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As the restrictions eased, members were invited to the Murley Hall for a chat and catch up meeting. The sun shone, the smiles were broad and delicious cream teas were provided by the committee. With a ‘Have a go’ table, craft stalls, quizzes and competitions there was a celebratory air to the afternoon. The Crowlas and Ludgvan WI quiz was won by Helen, and Lisa was the winner of the ‘Make a card’ competition. Most of all it was just lovely to see so many members back together again.

The Beans are back! Our friendly group that meet once a month for a coffee, cake and a chat were delighted to try the new Brew Cafe at Trereife. The smiles on everyone’s faces and the laughter that rang out said it all – we’re glad to be back. Sophie was the delightful host at the newly renovated stable block of the beautiful Queen Anne Manor House, just outside Penzance, and the coffee was great too!

The team from Cornwall Federation of WI’s (known to us as County) organise an amazing variety of trips and events throughout the year. Details of how to sign up are to be found in County News each month. This is Pat’s account of their recent walk to Rough Tor :

Although we left our part of Cornwall shrouded in rain – it was overcast and dry at Rough Tor and made for a lovely walk/climb.    We enjoyed a packed lunch at the top and then made our way down around to the car park.

The views from the top were spectacular – we could see Bude covered in sunshine, across to a misty Dartmoor and down to the west  There was a lot of sheep, cows and horses roaming the moorland.  The town of Camelford is just a short distance from the site, enabling us to have a comfort break and refreshments before meeting up with the other WIs.

We all felt the walk was well researched which enabled us all to have a good day.

The July mizzle didn’t deter Camera Club’s planned outing to Longrock Beach this week. There is always plenty to photograph whatever the weather, and this time a temporary art installation by artist Rupert James Baker added an extra dimension. The colours and reflections from a pot of bubbles proved particularly intriguing.

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Cut out a 5 inch circle from a piece of card and mark North, South, East and West. Divide each quarter into 4 and mark these points. Cut slits as shown. There should be 16.

Make a hole with your pencil in the middle. Using Wool (any thickness) in 2 colours cut 8 threads each 24 inches long and tie together with a knot at one end. Push the knot through the hole in the middle of the circle.

Place the threads in the slots as shown in the diagram. Take the thread on the top right and place it bottom right, then take the thread bottom left and place it top left. Turn a quarter and repeat. As you continue the braid will form underneath.

On Wednesday, 30 June fifteen members of CLWI visited the Lavender Farm at Porthallow for an informative guide followed by tea and cake in the barn. We had glorious weather and discovered how the lavender is planted, weeded, harvested and distilled.

At Roskorwell they also have crocus plants growing with a view to harvesting saffron later in the year. There is an upcoming orchard and a beautiful pond teaming with all kinds of wildlife.

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon at the farm, our first visit out in a long time!

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The weather turned out to be much better than forecast for the June walk. Eight members and two canine friends met in Marazion for a circular walk along the fields to Perranuthnoe.  The views of Mount’s Bay were stunning the flat sea providing a wonderful back drop to  St Michael’s Mount. After a break for coffee and cake we returned along the easy coastal path to Marazion.  It felt good getting together again for some exercise, fresh air and chat. Family, friends and pets always welcome to join us.