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County News • October 2016 • Cornwall Federation of WIs2

FEDERATION OFFICE Chy Noweth an ContethTruro Business ParkThreemilestoneTruro TR4 9NH – T: 01872 272843 Email: General Enquiries: cfwi@btconnect.comFederation Secretary: cfwisecretary@btconnect.com Accounts: cfwiaccounts@ btconnect.comReception: cfwireception@ btconnect.comWebsite: http://cornwallwi.org.uk OFFICE OPENING HOURS 10am - 1pm | 2pm - 4pm Monday - Thursday FEDERATION CHAIRMAN Mrs Barbara Corbett

FEDERATION TREASURER Mrs Jane MillsEDITORMrs Sandra Buck

THANKS TO GRAMPOUND WI FOR PACKING OCTOBER COUNTY NEWS

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTES104 New Kings Road,London, SW6 4LYTel: 0207 371 9300Fax: 0207 736 3652Email: hq@nfwi.org.ukWeb: www.thewi.org.uk

DENMANMarcham, AbingdonOxfordshire, OX13 6NWTel: 01865 391991Email: info@denman.org.ukWeb: www.denman.org.uk

PUBLISHEDCornwall Federation of Women’s Institutes

DEADLINE FOR INCLUSION IN COUNTY NEWSItems to be sent to the Editor by 12th of the month, two months prior to publication. No late entries can be accepted.

DESIGNEDDharmesh MistryADVERTISINGJo MarchantTel: 01536 526674PRINTED

Diary Updates

Madron WI proudly display their new banner with some interesting flower displays.

Cover Photo

OCTOBER DIARY DATES3rd - Inspiring Women at the Eden Project

7th - Autumn Hanging Baskets

Abbey and The River Dart

10th - Walk in Tehidy Country Park

18h - Patchwork Landscape or

Seascape Wall Hangings

19th - Autumn Fashion Show

20th - Propagation and

Gardeners’ Questions

21st - Autumn Quiz

Federation MattersSPECIAL NOTICEThere will soon be a change to your newsletter editor. Any articles for January 2017 County News need to be sent to Helen Kestle, 01736 753104 / hzebrahim@aol.com by 12th November 2016.

CHRISTMAS COUNTY LUNCHESFalmouth Hotel Tuesday 6th & Wednesday 7th December - 12 for 12.30Menu:Starters• Cream of Leek & Potato

Soup• Ham, Parsley & Shallot

Terrine, Celeriac Coleslaw,Apple Purée

• Home Cured BeetrootSalmon, Chive CrèmeFraîche, Toasted Ciabatta,Pickled Fennel

Mains• Traditional Roast Turkey,

Roast Potatoes, Sage &Red Onion Stuffing, Pig inBlanket & Cranberry Jus

• Slow Braised Devon &Cornwall Beef, RoastPotatoes, Carrot Purée,Shallot Jus

• Roasted Loin of Cod,Sautéed Potatoes, Spinach,Roasted Cherry Tomatoes,Lemon Cream

• Nut Roast, SautéedPotatoes, Spinach, RoastedCherry Tomatoes, RedPepper Coulis

Desserts• Steamed Christmas

Pudding with Cider BrandySauce

• Baked Orange Cheesecake,Clementine Compote,Passion Fruit Gel

• Dark Chocolate & CherryBrownie, Kirsch Liqueur& Cherry Syrup, ClottedCream

• Coffee and Warm MincePies

Cost: £23Closing date: Tuesday 25th October Further information from Grace Bradford.

OCTOBER CLOSING DATES

4th - Healthy Eating Demonstrations

13th - Speakers’ Auditions Day

14th - Cornwall at Denman

13th - Christmas Wreaths

24th - Christmas at Saltram House

25th - Christmas County Lunches

Lanhydrock Hotel & Golf Club

Wednesday 7th & Thursday 8th December - 12 for 12.30

Menu:Starters• Honey Roasted Butternut

Squash Soup CrèmeFraiche & Coriander Oil

• Potted Confit of DuckRillettes Grape & ThymeChutney, ToastedCiabatta

• Panko Crumbed WildMushroom Arancini WarmCheese Fondue & RedPepper

Mains• West Country Breast

of Turkey wrapped inBacon, Pork, Thyme& Chestnut Stuffing &Turkey Gravy

• Scottish Duo of SalmonEn Croute, smoked &fillet, on Creamed Leeksencased in Puffed Pastrywith a Sorrel Sauce

• Open Asparagus &Poached Egg Tart WiltedBaby Spinach, SpicedTomato Relish served onCrisp Pastry finished withHollandaise & ParmesanShavings

Desserts• Traditional Rich Fruity

Christmas Pudding withCognac sauce

• Dark Chocolate& Chestnut Torte,Mochaccino Cream &Winter Berry Coulis

• Salted Caramel CrèmeBrûlée with Spiced StemGinger Sugar Biscuits

• Fresh Brewed FilterCoffee and Tea, AfterDinner mints

Cost: £23.00Closing date: Tuesday 25th October For further information, contact Julia Havard.

© shutterstock / Jasmin Awad

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DENMAN UPDATEDon’t forget the closing date for our Federation visit to Denman in May next year is the 14th October 2016. However, if you miss the deadline please contact me as it may still be possible to attend.

SAVING DENMAN APPEAL

To make this edition of County News, I can only give you the amount raised up to 18th July and that is £84,380. The Bucket Collection at the Annual Meeting at Brighton in June raised £4901.40

We still have a long way to go and we shall still need all the support you can give.

For any information on course details or any other Denman topic please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kathy Reed, Denman Ambassador

SPEAKERS’ AUDITIONS DAYChy Noweth an Conteth

Thursday 24th November, 10:00 to 3:45

Hear potential new speakers for your WI and have a say on who will go into the Speakers’ Directory.

Bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee available.

Entrance is by ticket only and limited to TWO members per WI.

Cost: £3

Closing date:Thursday 13th October

Enquiries to Margaret Johnson.

TRAVEL NEWSFor all travel enquiries, please contact Judith Williams.

CHRISTMAS AT SALTRAM HOUSEThursday 1st December

Saltram House, on the outskirts of Plymouth, is a wonderful example of the Georgian life style enjoyed by the Parker family who lived there. This is echoed in the furniture, furnishings and room design of the main reception rooms, especially the magnificentRobertAdamssaloon.Visit the kitchens and see above and below stairs in this mansion which is decorated for Christmas in the style of the house.

This will be a leisurely day, so no early start times, and we will be heading home again mid to late afternoon.

Cost to WI members: £15Cost to non-members: £16

National Trust members have free entry, but please remember to bring your membership card.

Group rate to non-members is £5.50 which will be collected on the coach on the day.The closing date is Monday 24th October.

Full details in September County News

MEMBERSHIP MATTERSGO DIGITAL WITH WIFriday 27th January, 2017, at Chy Noweth10.30 – 12.30

Is your WI part of the digital age?Do you use the Moodle and MCS?Would you like to know more about having a website, using Facebook etc?

Do look out for more information next month.

The years seem to whiz by and yet again Annual Meetings in February and March are hurtling at us.With Dual Membership becoming more popular with members, please remember the following from our Constitution and Rules:-

15(b) A WI Dual Member may participate and vote at the meetings of both/all WIs but she may only vote on constitutional matters andresolutionsonpublicaffairsorstandforelectionasanOfficer,Committee Member or delegate of the WI at her main WI. The WI may alter this provision by adopting by-laws to permit a Dual Member tostandforelectionasanOfficerorCommittee Member.

This leads on to the part of our Constitution concerning By-laws:-By-laws - 45. The WI may make,

repeal or alter by-laws in addition to the Constitution by a resolution passed by two-thirds of the WI Members present and voting at an Annual Meeting or a Special Meeting called for the purpose.

(a) The proposed by-laws, or any resolution for the repeal or amendment of such by-laws, must be sent to every WI Member together with the notice calling the meeting.

(b)Noby-lawisvalidifitconflictswith the constitution of the National Federation or of the Federation, or with this Constitution.

(c) Before being put into action, a by-law, or any resolution for the repeal or amendment of a by-law, must be approved by the Board of Trustees of the Federation.(d) By-laws may relate to membership,tenureofoffice,theholding of meetings and any other matter approved by the National Federation Board of Trustees.

If you would like to read the original Constitution and Rules for WIs, this is the A5 green booklet dated June, 2013.Should you have any queries, do be in touch with the WI Adviser attached to your WI as in the Year Book pages 21 – 24.

GRUFFALO HUNTAt our recent Garden Party, one of our members asked Judy LawtonifshehadaGruffaloon the Teddy Bear Tombola for Cornwall Hospice Care.

Judy now has one guarding her desk waiting for adoption.

Please can the member concerned contact Judy.

NOTES FROM THE OFFICE

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COMBINED ARTS

CUTTINGS FROM FLORAL ART AND GARDENING

We were all delighted at the increased number of members ‘having a go’ at the competitions at the Royal Cornwall Show. Congratulations to Pam Selley of Bodmin Gaolbirds WI for winning the Pat Ward Novice Cup. Other members who attended the previous Beginners’ Flower Arranging sessions did well too and we are hoping that following the recent classes, more of you will feel more confident!

Our very own Edna Trudgeon, joint winner of the Kitson Cup at Boconnoc, awarded for most points gained in Floral Art Section, will run a workshop in March sharing hints and tips and giving practical advice. She will have with her the schedules for the various shows round the County, so you can ‘have a go’ and get some practice. Further details later.

More congratulations to Janet Pugh, of Lanreath WI who won the Margaret Shepherd Cup also at Boconnoc.

We are a fun team and have much enjoyed planning our various events. Thank you for all your feedback and suggestions.

All we need now is someone from the east of the County to join us and share her local knowledge. Do get in touch with me if you might be interested.

Abigail Kirby-Harris.

CHRISTMAS WREATHS Friday 25th November10.30 -3.30

Back at Bodmin Nursery to create our own festive masterpiece.

Watch one of the Nursery team create a Christmas wreath, using predominantly natural materials. Choose your own materials to make your own garland, with supervision from the Nursery instructor, hopefully picking up helpful hints and tips. Of course, you will be able to take home your creation. Additional items will be on sale for you to make others at home.

The morning session will start

with coffee at 9.30am and conclude with lunch which is included in the price. The afternoon session will commence with coffee at 2pm before the workshop starts at 2.30pm.

All participants are eligible for a 10% discount on other purchases. Bring own gloves, if required and secateurs if possible.

Cost £25 to include lunch and all materials

Closing Date: Thursday 13th October

Further information from Abigail Kirby-Harris.

FLORAL ART AND GARDENING

2018 CALENDAR COMPETITION ‘CORNWALL’

The new format for the calendar means that all photographs must be landscape and you will need to be able to send a digital image if yours is chosen. For a full list of rules please send an SAE to Val Strout.

The closing date for entries is 31 October 2016.

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JERSEY FEDERATION HOLIDAY 2017

‘SPRINGTIME IN JERSEY’

What could be nicer than Springtime in Jersey? Our holiday runs from Saturday May 6th until Saturday May 13th and will include the emotional and uplifting Liberation Day commemoration and celebration on the 9th May. Friends and family are welcome to join this holiday.

This lovely island has so much to offer, so come and enjoy our beautiful beaches, wonderful countryside and excellent cuisine. Marvel at our award winning orchids and visit our unique ‘Glass Church’, just two of the many delights in store for you.

Revel in an atmosphere which is truly relaxing as Jersey is an island where the historical and the modern exist in harmony. In addition, for a number of years the island has hosted an International Liberation Music Festival featuring everything from the classics to jazz.

Guests will stay at the Hotel Ambassadeur on our lovely south coast.

The cost is £470.00 p.p. half board and will include all listed, escorted tours over several days and also airport/hotel transfers. The cost does not cover travel expenses to and from the island.

This is a very busy and interesting holiday with a varied programme, which includes a considerable amount of walking and standing. Sensible shoes are a must.

All the above comes with the hands on hospitality of the WI.

For more details and information, please telephone Anne Pasturel.

CAN YOU HELP?

As a volunteer at Helston Museum, the curator showed me the 1972 WI pattern for a Guernsey. As a result, I decided to knit it and as it was in 5ply on size 13 needles, knitted in the round. It took rather a long time and is now on display in the museum, with orders for more.

I am really interested in knowing

the history of Guernseys and would like to contact others who also knit these, or Ganseys or those who knit frocks. Also, anyone interested in the history of their local harbour’s patterns.

It would be lovely if you could contact Jill Blunn. Thank you.

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WI NEWS

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYSDownderry and Seaton WI 95thMorwenstow WI 90th Zennor WI 75th Pelynt WI 65th

MARSHGATE WI invites you to a FOUR-CORNER DAY on Wednesday 2nd November10.30 to 3.30 at OTTERHAM & ST JULIOT HALL, MARSHGATE, PL32 9YW

Crafts offered will be:FOLK ART - anyone can do it!DECORATED FELT CHRISTMAS

TREE table decorationCORN DOLLIES, something you’ve always wanted to do? A CHRISTMAS TREE IN A BOX for someone special

COST: £10 per person, which includes tea/coffee on arrival and at lunchtime. Please send cheque payable to Marshgate WI and enclose SAE with your choice of 2 CRAFTS to ease our planning.

There will be a small charge for materials used, payable to the Tutors on the day.

Hearty Home-Made Soup and Bread Roll will be available at lunchtime for £3.50 per person, (pre-ordered and paid for with your booking please) or bring your own packed lunch.

BOOKINGS by 15th October

Enquiries and more details: 01840 261 531 or june@inglestone.me.uk

We look forward to welcoming you to our lovely new hall.

A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY FORPENPOL AND POINT WI

We celebrated our 40th birthday on 9th May. Four of our founder members, as well as Federation Chairman, Barbara Corbett and our link delegate, Mary Dunstan, joined us to enjoy the fun and food. President Esther, started the party with some facts and figures about 1976.

Members had supplied photos of themselves in 1976 and we each tried to match the

young things in the photos with the more mature ladies whom we now all know! Then we all tucked into a delicious traditional English tea complete with beautiful cake which Barbara and Esther cut accompanied by a resounding rendition of Happy Birthday.

The photo shows Barbara and Esther cutting the cake and the second one shows founder members Jan Reid, Bridget Kingston, Ida Parkin and Iris Crocker.

Madron WI do not normally hold a meeting in August, but when the committee were discussing how to raise some money for Denman, it was decided to hold an afternoon tea party with stalls inviting neighbouring WIs and the public in Madron. This would give us an opportunity to repay any outstanding hospitality, to meet any new people in the village and have a little social time.

We have recently invested in a banner and members used

their hanging braskets to real effect. (This is the WI Sustainable Gardening Competition 2016.)

The entrance to the hall welcomed many friends and neighbours. Inside, the well-stocked raffle raised money for Denman College. The stalls sold lots of cakes, produce, crafts and gifts. There was a talk by visiting historian Barbara Santi about the nearby Trengwainton Gardens and a cream tea was enjoyed by all.

OUT OF THE BOX CORNISH CRAFT HOUSE

Are you interested in crafts? If so, you might be interested in-• Reverse Appliqué Workshop• Learn How to Make a

Beaded Brooch or Pendant• Glass Fusion for Fun• Paper Crafting to name but

a few.If you would like to book onto any of our workshops, please ring

07734949654 or email: julie@outoftheboxcrafthouse.co.uk

Further details can be found at http://outoftheboxcrafthouse.co.uk/ or www.facebook.com/OutOfTheBoxCrafthouse/events

We meet at Bodmin Adult Learning Centre, Chy Trevail, Beacon Technology Park, Bodmin PL31 2QE

MADRON DO IT FOR DENMAN

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PROGRAMME COMPETITION WINNERS 2016Lander Trophy1st Marshgate WIJoint 2nd Budock WI, Gwinear Parish WI3rd Grampound WI

Andrews Rosebowl1st St Tudy WI2nd Zennor WI3rd Hayle WI

Goldsworthy Cup1st Stoke Climsland WI2nd Constantine WIJoint 3rd Bodmin Gaolbirds WI, St Dominick WI

Bugle Cup1st Lane & District2nd Stithians WIJoint 3rd Mawnan WI, St Mary’s IOS WI

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PRESS COMPETITION

Whitecross Cup1st Rachel Fisher - St Dominick WI2nd Nicki Alder – Stoke Climsland WI

Boslowick Cup1st Marian Franzmann, Blunts WI2nd Jenny Hoban, Gylly Girls WI

ST STEPHENS BY LAUNCESTON WIWINE & WISDOM QUIZFriday 28th October at 7pmSt Joseph’s School Hall, St Stephens Hill, Launceston PL15 8HNTeams of 4 or 6 £5 per personBottle of wine, soft drinks and nibbles per team and half time refreshments too.

Please email: lizclarkson.

AN AUGUST DAY WITH A DIFFERENCE

When it was suggested at Trevena-Tintagel WI last November to run a Christmas Shop in August, we thought it was a good idea, but running a Christmas Shop on what must have been two of the hottest days of the year was not. Getting Turkey in August was difficult to say the least and when we were putting up Christmas trees and decorations it all seemed a silly idea.

However, we had decorations, trees, reindeer, a roast turkey lunch with Christmas Pudding to follow, mince pies and Christmas cake as well as cakes to sell and Christmas gifts. I mustn’t forget to mention two of Father Christmas’ elves. All in all, it was a very successful venture which everybody enjoyed, with many comments of ‘What a lovely idea’, ‘We do one in July’ and ‘Happy Christmas’.(Photo courtesy of David Flower)