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Join our team to reach new communities in the Eastern Region
Saturday, 14 July 2018
The New Groups Project in the Eastern Region was launched in June 2017, and is jointly funded by the Big Lottery Fund and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport. This three-year project will see us grow new groups for young people aged 10-18 in Norwich, Suffolk & Cambridgeshire.
We are now seeking to expand our team for the next phase of this exciting project.
Case Study: Reaching Out To New Areas
Thursday, 12 July 2018
During the first year of our New Groups Project in the Eastern Region, we’ve set up two new Pioneer groups in areas which didn’t have any current Woodcraft Folk groups.
Pioneer Activity Weekend at Biblins - 6th-7th October
Wednesday, 11 July 2018
Announcing our next Pioneer Activity Weekend, taking place on the 6th - 7th October at Biblins Youth Centre. The activities on offer will include:
- Climbing
- Kayaking
- Orienteering
- Co-operative team challenges
- Bushcraft
- Campfire and singing
The total cost for this camping weekend is £40.
Please ensure you are registered and logged in to the website to be able to book online.
DF Camp 2018
Tuesday, 3 July 2018
DF Camp 2018 is here!
It’s the main camp of the year so don’t miss out. The camp will be running from the 2nd to the 9th of August and will be hosted in Cambridgeshire . Don’t delay, book today!
For more information and bookings please visit https://spanthatworld.com/df_events/df-camp-2018.
Annual Gathering 2018 - What happened?
Friday, 29 June 2018
This year's Annual Gathering was held at our newest campsite - the wonderful Biblins - in glorious sunshine. Saturday was full of celebration of our achievements over the past year, launching our new strategic plan - which will take us through to our centenary in 2025 - and a wide range of inspiring workshops and skill-sharing sessions.
Four New Groups in the Eastern Region Opened During Year One of Project
Thursday, 28 June 2018
As our DCMS and Big Lottery funded New Groups Project in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire begins it’s second year of operation, we have four new Pioneer groups successfully up and running in the region with even more Pioneer and Venturer groups to follow soon.
Archive on display
Wednesday, 27 June 2018
Working closely with the Institute of Education at UCL and the University of Brighton Woodcraft Folk are pleased to announce new opportunities to access our archive and to learn about the history of Woodcraft Folk.
British Youth Council update (June 2018)
Sunday, 24 June 2018
Woodcraft Folk is a member of the British Youth Council (BYC). You can access the BYC's June-2018 update here.
DF Volunteer Link Up
Sunday, 24 June 2018
DFs are trying to get our members more involved in their local groups. We have recently created a page on our own website (spanthatworld.com) where different volunteering opportunities can be posted. If you run/are starting up a Woodcraft Folk group and would like DF volunteers to help please get in touch so we can spread the word.
Chanctonbury Ring District learn about the NHS
Monday, 11 June 2018
Last week members of the Chanctonbury Ring District attended the Steyning Festival and took part in their procession. The procession's theme was 'Revolution' and the district decided to represent the NHS, celebrating the revolution of British healthcare.
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