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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.
And the winners are . . .
Wednesday, 28 June 2017
Star prize in the Folk Assembly raffle last weekend was a hand-crafted chocolate bar, with the Woodcraft logo, made by friends Michael and Steve at Mondelez (better known as Cadburys). The raffle raised over £80 for Woodcraft Folk and this will be matched by Mondelez.
The prize was won by Nina and Rudy who, in the proper spirit of Woodcraft, shared it with friends at the Assembly.
News from Falkirk
Tuesday, 27 June 2017
Back at the beginning of the summer term Falkirk Elfins and Pioneers (and some of the adults) spent a lovely sunny evening outside making these mini-zines about their memories of our group. Many thanks to our volunteer, Lynsey, who showed us how to make the zines.
Co-op Local Community Fund
Wednesday, 21 June 2017
The next round of the Co-op Local Community Fund has opened. Join the growing list of districts that have made succesful applications to the Co-op!
Every time a member buys Co‑op branded products and services, from buying a loaf of bread to planning a funeral, 1% of their spend goes to a local cause, like one of our districts. For the 6 months a district is part of the fund the money builds up.
Woodcraft Folk Job opportunity in Falkirk
Wednesday, 14 June 2017
Woodcraft Folk Scotland has been awarded funding from the Big Lottery Fund Our Place Initiative to grow new groups in Camelon in Falkirk. Work will begin in late August on this exciting project to launch three new groups over the next three years. The project will be employing a part time Project Co-ordinator and a part time Outreach Assistant as well as involving lots of volunteers.
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