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.
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Coffee Beans
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!
Rough Tor Guided Walk
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.
Camera Club at Longrock Beach
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.
Japanese Kumihimo Braiding with Gail’s Craft Club
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.
Roskorwell Lavender Farm
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!
June Walk, Marazion and Perranuthnoe
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.
NFWI Annual Meeting 2021
Julia Havard was our delegate for the 2021 NFWI Annual Meeting, which was held virtually due to the ongoing restrictions. Julia also represented Germoe and District, Gulval, Godolphin, Madron, Perranuthnoe and District, Porthleven and Sheffield and District WI’s.
The speakers were HRH Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Dame Cressida Dick, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, and Baroness Brenda Hale, former president of the Supreme Court of the UK.
If you would like to watch the section regarding this year’s resolution ‘A call to increase the awareness of the subtle signs of ovarian cancer’ it can be viewed here:
You can read Julia’s report of the meeting here:
Beautiful Butterflies
Camera Club visited Guy’s Butterfly House at St Hilary to take some amazing photos of these beautiful insects. With so many free flying butterflies, in an array of sizes and colours it was the perfect spot for an afternoon’s photography. Tea and scones followed (of course) at the Woodland Kitchen Bistro at Townshend, where members of Hayle WI were also enjoying an afternoon out!
Frozen Yoghurt Bark
An easy refreshing summer treat from Lisa.
Ingredients
Large tub Greek Yoghurt.
Honey
Mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
Your choice of nuts or seeds.
Tip a large tub of natural Greek yoghurt into a bowl,
stir in a little honey.
Add a handful of berries, seeds or nuts and stir.
Line a baking sheet and tip the yoghurt mix on.
Sprinkle with coconut if desired. Freeze then break
into pieces for a cool summer snack. Keep in in a
plastic tub in the freezer. Try other combinations too, both apricot and almond, and chocolate chip with raspberry are good.
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