Our history means a lot to us – it defines who we are and who we want to be in the future. That’s why it’s so important this year to take part in opportunities like Camp 100 and 100 Objects for 100 years and all the 100 years celebrations happening in Groups everywhere.
We’re passionate about keeping our stories alive, and we’ve got some fun and engaging ideas to help your Woodcraft Folk Groups and Districts dive deeper into your own unique journeys.
Birmingham District started their 100 years exploration bringing in photos and sharing them. We copied some of the archive images and photos most popular with our District Fellows and Venturers and worked with caricature artist Ben Jones, and every group in our district – from Woodchips to Kinsfolk – to take a snap shot of what Woodcraft Folk meant to us
Let’s turn your experiences into lasting memories and contributions to our shared history! We’ve teamed up with the Museum of Youth Culture and UCL Special Collections, for 100 Objects for 100 Years Together, we’re eager to see how we can creatively represent Woodcraft Folk. Here are some suggestions to spark your imagination:
Photo Fun: Capture the Moments!
- Bring Your Memories: Ask members and leaders to bring in their favourite Woodcraft Folk photos. Share stories, have a laugh
- Recreate History: Use copies of old photos to re-enact scenes, create freeze-frame moments, or even build a photo jigsaw puzzle for younger groups.
- Speech Bubbles & Storytelling: Add speech bubbles to photos and let imaginations run wild! What are the people in the pictures thinking or saying?
- Digital Magic: With a green screen or Zoom backgrounds, transport yourselves into archival photos or your own group snapshots.
Artifacts: What Defines Woodcraft Folk for You?
- Show & Tell: Ask everyone to bring in an artifact that represents Woodcraft Folk to them. It could be something old, something new, or something that symbolizes a much loved activity.
- Share Your Story: Take photos of people with their chosen artifacts and encourage them to explain their significance, either in writing or through recorded interviews.
Interviews: Voices of Woodcraft
- Record Your Stories: Set up a “recording booth” or a special interview chair during a District night. Collect short stories or in-depth interviews from members who have something to share.
- Play with language: You could create Haiku or acrostic poetry, or word games around what Woodcraft means to you
Artwork: A Collective Vision
- Giant Woodcraft Creation: Unleash your creativity with a giant drawing on wallpaper liner paper or fabric. Add text, drawings, photos, and anything else that represents Woodcraft Folk to your group.
- Patchwork of Memories: Create individual digital, paper or fabric patches that contribute to a larger, shared image of your Woodcraft Folk experience.
Your Story, Your Way!
How you represent Woodcraft Folk is entirely up to you! Sharing these creations within your group is fantastic. However, if you’re willing to share your work with a wider audience (and with permission from everyone involved), we’d love to add it to the Woodcraft Folk Archives for everyone to enjoy.
We’re Here to Help!
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance. We’re excited to see what you create!
Learn More:
- Visit: woodcraft.org.uk/projects-campaigns/100-objects-for-100-years/ or contact our 100 Objects Project Officer, Marcus.Belben@woodcraft.org.uk
Let’s celebrate our history and the story of Woodcraft Folk together!
