Penryn Women's Institute

Penryn Women's Institute A varied programme of talks and outings! Penryn Women’s Institute has formed an integral part of life in Penryn since it was founded in June 1929.

From Wednesday 2nd February 2022, Penryn WI will meet at the St Gluvias Community Hall, West Street, Penryn on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 2.00pm. Meetings are held twice a month on the first and third Wednesday at 2.00pm. Inaugurated by the Mayoress of the day, Mrs J.C. Annear, the wife of a prominent coal merchant whose business operated adjacent to Penryn Quay. At a largely a

ttended meeting Mrs Annear was elected President. Various Committees were appointed and the Mayoress entertained the gathering to a pasty supper. The Women’s Institute has been a great asset to the life of Penryn Town over the ensuing years, especially during times of crisis, i.e. during the war, the institution helped to welcome many evacuees from London helping the billeting in various homes with new families. Many of the evacuees remained after hostilities. The Welfare Hall (where Penryn WI met for well over 90 years) had to be vacated to be accommodated as a schoolroom for these children. Again following damaging air raids, W.I. members proved their worth in many ways. At that time membership amounted to between 70 and 80. Currently, enthusiastic and dedicated members' confidence is high and new members will be made most welcome. With an interesting programme of events being planned and a friendly and forward looking company of women, an enjoyable time is assured.

September already - let’s hope summer isn’t quite finished yet!! A busy month ahead for us. We have our Monthly Meeting...
02/09/2026

September already - let’s hope summer isn’t quite finished yet!!
A busy month ahead for us.
We have our Monthly Meeting at the Hall on the 2nd when we’ll catching up after the August break, planning the month ahead, enjoying a book swap, a good chat, a raffle and a cup of tea!
We look forward to our speaker on 16th - Ric Reilly will be coming to talk to us about all things orchids!
We’ll be baking, plant hunting and crafting merrily away in preparation for the Town’s Flower, Produce and Craft Show which takes place in the Temperance Hall on Saturday 26th September. This Show is open to everyone, is free to enter and also free to come along to look at all the exhibits! Schedules & Entry forms can be collected from the Town Library & entries must be in by Sunday 20th September. Light refreshments will be available!
Penryn WI meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month (except August) between 2.00 and 4.00pm at the St Gluvias Community Hall off West Street, Penryn. TR10 8ER.
We offer a warm welcome to visitors and new members.
If you’d like to find out more about us, then feel free to contact Val on 07814 958089.

29/08/2026

Council’s comment on today’s decision. 😢

A good decision - but why did it have to chuck it down today after all the glorious weather we’ve had? Shame. 🙁Hours of...
29/08/2026

A good decision - but why did it have to chuck it down today after all the glorious weather we’ve had? Shame. 🙁
Hours of preparation - and where to store everything now?? 🥴

A few of us took advantage of the gorgeous weather (and the shade provided by the trees in Trelawny Park) to enjoy our a...
13/08/2026

A few of us took advantage of the gorgeous weather (and the shade provided by the trees in Trelawny Park) to enjoy our annual picnic.
We’re all looking forward to Penryn Town Fair on Bank Holiday Saturday (29th) when we’ll be ‘manning’ our usual Tombola Stall just outside the old Chapel. We would love to see all our friends there - especially if they ‘have a go’!! 😁

We don’t meet in the hall during August but a reminder to members that we will be having our ‘Picnic in the Park’ (Trela...
02/08/2026

We don’t meet in the hall during August but a reminder to members that we will be having our ‘Picnic in the Park’ (Trelawny Park) on Wednesday 12th August, meeting up from 12noon. Bring your lunch & a drink and be prepared for some fun!!
A reminder, too, to please let Val have any contributions for the Tombola stall we are running for the Town Fair on Saturday 29th August.
Enjoy this lovely weather everyone!! ☺️

Members enjoyed lunch at The Lemon Arms in Mylor earlier this week to celebrate Penryn WI’s 97th Birthday! Our thoughts...
24/07/2026

Members enjoyed lunch at The Lemon Arms in Mylor earlier this week to celebrate Penryn WI’s 97th Birthday!
Our thoughts & prayers were with several absent friends.

We do not meet in the hall during August but get together for our Annual Picnic in Trelawny Park on the 12th and enjoy running our stall at Penryn Fair Day. Look out for us in our usual spot beside the old Chapel on Saturday 29th August.

If you would like to find out more about Penryn WI, please give Val a call on 07814 958089.

We enjoyed a delightful afternoon with our guest judge, Jenny Gluyas, at our Arts & Crafts Show today. Nine members ente...
16/07/2026

We enjoyed a delightful afternoon with our guest judge, Jenny Gluyas, at our Arts & Crafts Show today.
Nine members entered 44 classes with praise from Jenny for the high quality of work on display.
In third place was our President, Val Bidgood, with 11 points. In second place was Margaret Whibley with 19 points but, with 31 points, Kathryn Hodge won the Cup!! Congratulations Kathryn!

Where is this year disappearing? July already! July with Penryn WI means our Arts and Crafts Show. This falls on Wedne...
02/07/2026

Where is this year disappearing?
July already!
July with Penryn WI means our Arts and Crafts Show. This falls on Wednesday 15th July when members will be exhibiting their makes, bakes and craftwork. A very enjoyable ‘in house’ afternoon which gives us an opportunity for a catch up, have a chat & a well earned cuppa.

Penryn Women’s Institute meets at St Gluvias Community Hall, Calver Close (off West St), Penryn, TR10 8SG on the first and third Wednesday of each month between 2and 4pm.
New members and visitors always welcome.

Who would have thought the humble teacosy would have such an interesting history? Thanks to Jo Mattingley for her fasci...
17/06/2026

Who would have thought the humble teacosy would have such an interesting history?
Thanks to Jo Mattingley for her fascinating talk this afternoon.
Photo credit: Margaret Whibley.

We meet at St Gluvias Community Hall, off West Street, Penryn, TR10 8ER at 2pm on the first and third Wednesday of most months.
If you’d like to know more about Penryn WI, contact Val on 07814 958089 - we’re always delighted to welcome new members and visitors.

What’s On at Penryn WI this month?? Well, we have our ‘General Meeting’ at St Gluvias Church Hall on Wednesday 3rd at 2p...
02/06/2026

What’s On at Penryn WI this month?? Well, we have our ‘General Meeting’ at St Gluvias Church Hall on Wednesday 3rd at 2pm (to organise any outings, hold a book swap and a raffle, enjoy a natter and a good cup of tea)! ☕️
Some of us are planning to visit the WI Marquee up at the Royal Cornwall Show later this week.
Then, on the 17th June, we’re all looking forward to a talk by Dr Joanna Mattingley - on ‘The History of the Tea Cosy’.

We meet at St Gluvias Community Hall, off West Street, Penryn, TR10 8ER at 2pm on the first and third Wednesdays of most months.
If you’d like to know more about Penryn WI, contact Val on 07814 958089 - we’re always delighted to welcome new members and visitors.

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St Gluvias Community Hall, West Street
Penryn
TR10

Opening Hours

2pm - 4pm

Telephone

+441326373984

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