News and stories
Come to Pride Camp!
Thursday, 20 July 2017
Want to learn about intersectionality, youth activism and solidarity, with people like you from Austria?
Then, come to Pride Camp!
Pride Camp is a collaboration between Woodcraft Folk and Kinderfreunde, Woodcraft’s Austrian partner organisation. This seminar will involve four days in London and four days in South Wales, following the story of the film ‘Pride’.
Join us for weekends at Lockerbrook Outdoor Centre
Friday, 14 July 2017
We want as many Woodies as possible to experience the delights of Lockerbrook – but often groups don’t have the numbers to book the whole centre or have difficulty organising a weekend away. To encourage all groups to experience the fun of Lockerbrook we are organising special weekends where leaders can bring a few Woodies to have a great time up on the hill.
It's time for another Venturer Committee election!
Thursday, 13 July 2017
Venturer Committee is a group of 15 Venturers (1 from each region and 6 lay members) that are nationally elected by Single Transferable Vote. Being part of Venturer Committee is a great oppurtunity to gain skills and knowledge for later life (both in and out of Woodcraft), work together to come up with new ways to develop Venturers and, additionally, meet many more people from wider Woodcraft.
Brighton Marathon 2018 here we come!
Thursday, 6 July 2017
Brighton Marathon 2018 here we come!
Woodcraft folk have secured 5 places in the Brighton Marathon 2018. Taking place on Sunday 15th April, the Brighton Marathon is a popular event on the Marathon circuit taking in the iconic sites of the city ending at the seafront in the events village where you can celebrate with family and friends, lay on the beach or dip your tired feet in the cool sea. There is a great atmosphere with plenty of crowds cheering you on, it’s a great day out for all the family.
Scotland Coming Together
Wednesday, 5 July 2017
On the afternoon of Sunday 11th June sixty three Scottish Woodies of all ages came together in Edinburgh for some workshops, food, games and craft. We spent the first part of the afternoon in three groups: Adults took part in a training workshop on session planning and the resources available to support this. Young people aged 8 and over participated in a meeting of our young people’s committee for Scotland titled ‘Gathering of the Smalls’.
YNW hoodies back but not for long!
Wednesday, 5 July 2017
Youth not wasted on the young hoodies back in stock!
Due to popular demand we have ordered a short re run of the Youth is not Wasted on the Young hoodies.
They are available in green or navy with a full zip with the exception of the youth green which is a pullover, at £14.50 for youth sizes & £25.00 for adults, get them while you can!
Folk Assembly 2017 – A Scottish Adventure
Friday, 30 June 2017
A minibus full of Scottish Woodcraft Folk headed to our UK wide gathering, Folk Assembly, to share skills, experiences and help decide the future direction of our movement. Eight of the delegation were aged between 10-15 and many had never taken part in a national event.
Amazing, unifying, inspiring - just some of the feedback we’ve received about Folk Assembly 2017
Friday, 30 June 2017
Members from across the UK gathered at Leeds for our second Folk Assembly. The weekend was a great hit with everyone involved and we’ve seen a lot of brilliant feedback. A special thanks goes out to Leeds for hosting and entertaining us so well. And we would also like to thank all those volunteers who put on workshops, ran the kitchen and provided a great menu and those who ran the creche and children's programme.
DF Camp and Althing 2017
Thursday, 29 June 2017
Hi all,
This is just a quck reminder to book now for DF camp/ Althing (and to tell all the DFs you know to book for DF Camp/Althing) and some more information on the event.
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