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And asks “how much for a pint of my favourite under 15% alcohol?”

The bartender replies; “For you, no charge.”

If you want to be able to run activities about science in a more engaging way than appalling jokes, sign up to the Science Museum’s free training below!

(If you do just prefer bad jokes, please share them in the comment section below.)

The training day takes place on the 10th April, beginning at 10:30 at the Dana Centre near South Kensington tube station in London.

Please state on the form if you need somewhere to stay overnight to be able to come or if you would require other support to be able to come. Fill in this form to register your attendance:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_9fUGz06hskn1HQfRh_snozQC8DD000Wj0KwndBy5bo/viewform

 

You have been invited to take part in Leader Training – to help you support your local Pioneer or Elfin group If you’d like support with travel expenses to this event, apply to the Roots Fund here. Dear DF / kinsfolk, We are very excited to be able to offer a weekend residential of youth leader training in Scotland. This is for all leaders and helpers working with Pioneers and / or Venturers (or hoping to be soon). The course is free but places are limited so you must book in. Travel expenses are not included.This is a high quality course offered as part of some recent funding. Places will be offered on a first come first served basis, so please book as soon as possible. Booking form and programme are attached. “Informative and thought provoking”“Got me thinking about how to relate to young people and how to work with them in organising activities”Date: Saturday 23rd to Sunday 24th March 2013

Venue: Golden Lion hotel, Stirling

Trainers: Debs McCahon and Kirsty O’Neill

Includes: Hotel lunches, dinner, bed and breakfast, and refreshments!

•    Consider important issues from the eyes of Pioneers and Venturers, exploring how group may address or support young people to explore them in a safe and supportive environment
•    Plan programme activities grounded in our aims and principles
•    Test different discussion techniques that can be used in Pioneer and Venturer groups
•    Explore how to work safely with Pioneers and  Venturers
•    Share skills and games with other Pioneer and Venturer Leaders
•    Identify sources of additional support and training
•    Consider the benefits and outcomes for young people of their involvement in Woodcraft activities

Book now by filling in the booking form attached and emailing back to scotland@woodcraft.org.uk to reserve your place.

Blue skies,

Fleur

Youth leader training booking form

Youth leader training programme

The time has come to book your place at Spring Awakening,

which is from the 3rd to the 7th of April!
You can do this by post – fill in this form and enclose  a cheque of £50 (this includes £5 for fairer fare) written to “Woodcraft Folk DFs” to

Meredyth Griffin
Agnes Blackadder Hall, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9XW
(make sure you put Mez’s name on the envelope)
If you would rather not send a cheque for any reason you can instead pay for the event in cash/cheque when you arrive.

Or you can book online and pay on arrival. Booking online is really easy and fun but remember you will have to pay for the event even if you don’t turn up.

Once you’ve booked for Spring Awakening the local station is Mansfield Woodhouse and you can arrive after 12 on the first day, but please stay until after 3 to help tidy on the last day.

The site’s site: http://www.blakeleylanecampsite.co.uk/

Look forward to seeing you soon Robin Hood!