News and stories

Future of Common Ground

Friday, 3 April 2020

There is much uncertainty for all events planned for the Summer of 2020.

The Common Ground team are currently exploring alternatives as it is looking unlikely that the camp will go ahead as originally planned. With every alternative there are implications, we are currently looking at:

- 2021 dates at the original venue

- 2021 dates at an alternative venue

- 2022 dates at the original venue

Young Members Framing Online Programme

Wednesday, 1 April 2020

As you will all be aware by now, due to recent government guidelines we have had to pause groups meeting physically to help slow the spread of Covid-19. At Woodcraft Folk we have been working hard to assure that this doesn’t mean that groups have to have a pause in taking part in Woodcraft folk activities.

Staying Safe Online Webinar

Monday, 30 March 2020

Last week Debs Mccahon lead a webinar on staying safe online which included guidance on things to think about when organising and delivering virtual and online programme. To view the presentation or download a copy of the powerpoint, please click the link below. If you have any questions about online safety and best practice please get in touch safeguarding@woodcraft.org.uk.

Some tips to take care of yourself during self-isolation

Friday, 27 March 2020

Hi everyone! Hope you are all doing well. We have put together a few suggestions for taking care of yourself and your mental health during this period. We are all in this strange situation, and we hope you will find some useful tips. If you have more suggestions or want to share something, write a comment in the comment section!

What is mental health?

Virtual Programme Fundraiser

Wednesday, 25 March 2020

Woodcraft Folk Virtual Sessions Fundraiser

We are adapting our work to reach as many children and young people as possible during the COVID-19 outbreak – but we need your help!

Woodcraft Folk is the co-operative children and young people's movement. The demand for our work is increasing as a result of COVID-19 as children and families are faced with isolation from friends, school and community.

A Big Hello To Tommaso!

Friday, 20 March 2020

Dear Woodcraft Folk friends, members and volunteers,

My name is Tommaso, and I will be working at the Folk office in London for the next 7 months, helping with the preparation of Common Ground.

Folk Office: staff working remotely in response to COVID-19

Tuesday, 17 March 2020

Following yesterday's Government announcement regarding COVID-19 we have asked all of our staff at Folk Office to work from home when possible until further notice. Folk Office is not closed and we will continue to provide a service to our members, however there may be some delays to the following:

calling members 16-25 years old

Saturday, 14 March 2020

All those from South London Woodcraft districts aged 16-25 who are interested to apply for one of our volunteering roles for this year during the summer.

NAEE Climate Science Workshop

Friday, 13 March 2020

All Change: Climate Science fun

The National Association for Environmental Education funded, All Change project hosted the first in a series of practical training sessions at Coop Group Headquarters involving Woodcraft Folk members from Manchester, Leeds, Bradford, Leicester and Wales. For some members it was the first time they had taken part in science experiments since leaving school at 16!

COVID-19: All face-to-face activities suspended

Friday, 13 March 2020

In response to the Government's latest announcement, we are postponing all face-to-face Woodcraft Folk activities scheduled between now and Monday 1 June 2020. This includes all May camps and any residential experiences planned for what remains of the Spring and early Summer terms.