Crowlas & Ludgvan WI

International Women’s Day

March 8, 2014November 28, 2015 crowlasludgvanwi

There was quite a turnout at The Exchange Gallery in Penzance for Saturday’s International Women’s Day event.

Three Crowlas & Ludgvan WI members made presentations about various aspects of the WI and what it means to them: Hazel Brown, Lis Davies and Helen Kestle. There were also speakers from Madron, Carbis Bay, Sheffield, Perranuthnoe and Mount’s Bay.

Presentations included Liz Anderson (Sheffield and Mount’s Bay) discussing WI badges through the years; Hilary Catton (Madron) showing us the gorgeous embroidered tablecloth their members created; Jenny Fitton (Mount’s Bay) regaling us with her adventures in bobbin lace making; and Marjorie Pascoe (Perranuthnoe) showing her amazing knitted farm scene.

Hazel Brown shows off some of our Rag Dolls' beautiful work — Hazel Brown shows off some of our Rag Dolls’ beautiful work

Lis Davies spoke about our old Ludgvan banner and our reasons for creating a new Crowlas & Ludgvan banner. Helen Kestle talked about the old Ludgvan WI Sunshine Committee cash book. Hazel Brown finished up the afternoon by showing off some of the beautiful rag rug work our members have done over the years.

In the audience were Gail Allen, Wendy Allen, Shirley Battle, Julie Blewett, Gill Gowland, Kathy Merrett and Charlotte Robinson, as well as lots of others from local institutes.

After the presentations, we all retired to the Exchange cafe for coffee, cake and some good conversation.

All in all, it was a great afternoon and a fantastic way to celebrate International Women’s Day in the company of a roomful of inspiring women.

In case you missed the event, banners from all of the institutes mentioned above are on display at the gallery and will be there until the 27th. If you’re in town, do pop in to see them all – they really do look spectacular!

Some of the banners on display at The Exchange

See more photos of the event here.

(The Exchange Gallery is located on Princes Street, just off Chapel Street.)

Pretty pretty coat hangers!

February 28, 2014November 28, 2015 crowlasludgvanwi

Earlier today, a group of Crowlas & Ludgvan WI members had a lovely time making padded coat hangers with expert tuition from Jane Twose.

Sue Badcock, Mary Venn, Val Puddiphatt and Kathy Merrett all concentrating hard on their coat hangers.

Once we had been shown the techniques we chose our material and started personalising our creations. It was a lovely relaxing day. Thanks so much to Lis Davies for organising it.

The end results - a gorgeous assortment of homemade coat hangers. — The end results – a gorgeous assortment of homemade coat hangers.

(Jane also provided some excellent homemade orange and caramel cake which, appropriately, was cut with a pair of sewing scissors!)

See Hazel’s Paintings!

February 27, 2014November 28, 2015 crowlasludgvanwi

Our own talented Hazel Brown is going to have some of her paintings on display at Morvah Schoolhouse Gallery from 6-16 March, with a preview on 9 March.

Don’t miss it!

Book Club

February 25, 2014November 28, 2015 crowlasludgvanwi

Our Book Club meets tomorrow evening to discuss Markus Zusak’s The Book Thief.

If you’d like to join the group, send us an email on crowlasludgvanwi@gmail.com and we’ll make sure you have all the details of this and all upcoming meetings!

From our Archives

January 31, 2014November 28, 2015 crowlasludgvanwi

While sorting through a box of old W.I. papers, I came across this little programme from Ludgvan W.I.’s 1968-69 year.

Do you remember any of the ladies on the committee?

And what about bringing back the ‘Funniest shaped potato’ competition!?

Skittles!

January 30, 2014November 28, 2015 crowlasludgvanwi

On Tuesday evening, we faced the alleys at Country Skittles in Hayle.

After a much-needed drink in the bar to fortify ourselves, we split into two teams and had a go at the pyramid game.

There were lots of giggles and plenty of complete misses before we hit our stride. Congratulations to the winning team of Allison, Kathy and Val!

It’s on the Cards

January 29, 2014November 28, 2015 crowlasludgvanwi

A group of crafty Crowlas & Ludgvan WI members met last week to create some beautiful greeting cards.

Putting their cutting, stamping and glueing skills to use, they made enough cards for a year’s worth of WI birthdays!

I’ll be you can’t wait for your birthday now!

A Feast to Remember!

January 20, 2014November 28, 2015 crowlasludgvanwi

Tonight’s Feast meeting was a real treat.

The Murley Hall was transformed with lovely crisp white tablecloths and beautiful vases of flowers. It’s never looked so good!

The company was great and we welcomed guests from several nearby Institutes as well as Advisor Liz Anderson.

We all enjoyed delicious beef stew (or vegetarian lasagne) and, of course, our usual fabulous array of sumptuous desserts.

After the meal, we were entertained by magician Philip Southwood who had us all in stitches!

A big thank you to all who helped make this a wonderful evening.

Click here to see more photos.

Book Group Update

December 23, 2013December 19, 2013 crowlasludgvanwi

Our book group continues to thrive, thanks to Colleen’s hard work, and is now heading into its 11th year!

Here is a list of the books to be read over the first few months of 2014:

January: The Summer of the Bear by Bella Pollen
February: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
March: Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand byHelen Simonson
April: The House of the Mosque by Kader Abdolah

If you’re not a book group member but like the look of these titles, let Colleen know you’d like to join the group!

Colleen has put together a complete list of everything the book group has read, since it’s inception back in 2004. Click here to see the full list.

Christmas meal at Penventon

December 21, 2013November 28, 2015 crowlasludgvanwi

By all accounts, our Christmas evening meal at Penventon was a huge success. The food was delicious and, of course, the company was beyond compare.

Thanks to Joy for capturing the festive atmosphere so well in her photographs. For a few more photos, click here.

Crowlas & Ludgvan W.I. wishes all our members and their friends and families a most happy Christmas. If you’re travelling over the next week, please be safe. We’ll see you all in January!