General Council, Woodcraft Folk's Trustee Board, met on Saturday 27th February 2021 to discuss finances, centres and the ongoing impact of COVID-19.

General Council reviewed the financial position of 2020 and the 2021 budget. There is currently a £34k deficit budget forecast, which we hope we can improve on as our centres reopen.

As our centres plan to reopen Biblins encourage you to put your boots on to complete the Biblins Bimble.

Biblins is nestled along the River Wye and hosts part of the Wye Valley Walk. As COVID restrictions are lifted we encourage you to walk, swim or cycle the equivalent length of the Wye Valley Walk from 29th March to 31st May 2021. The Biblins Bimble challenge is in two parts, you can either:

1. Swim, walk or cycle 146 miles (the length of the Wye Valley Walk) over 9 weeks in your local area

The Coop Group are looking for fresh thinkers to join their Co-op Young Members’ Group. Applications are welcome from 16-25 year olds today. If would be great for DFs and Young Kinsfolk to be represented.

Woodcraft Folk is delighted to be able to host a full-time intern during 2021/22. The post has been funded by The Jack Petchey Foundation and will provide an opportunity for someone to develop their skills in youth work.

The intern will work across London supporting young people, volunteers, groups and the wider community both in person and online.