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Planning and supporting effective campaigning - new resource
Wednesday, 10 January 2018
2017 was a busy year for campaigning and it looks like 2018 will provide plenty of opportunities to make our voices heard on issues that matter to Woodcraft Folk. General Council has prepared a new resource to help members plan effective, inclusive campaigning activity and to clarify the process for Woodcraft Folk endorsing campaigns organised by others.
You can view the resource or download a PDF version at https://woodcraft.org.uk/resources/campaign-planning-approval-process.
Support for team Woodcraft!
Wednesday, 13 December 2017
Support our team Woodcraft!
Brighton Marathon 2018 is taking place on Sunday 15th April and we have an amazing team of runners taking part to raise much needed funds for the Folk. While most of us are still snuggled up in bed they are out in all weathers training in preparation.
Last Orders for Folk Supply 2017
Thursday, 7 December 2017
Folk Supply Christmas 2017
Christmas and the New Year are fast approaching and we would like to remind you of the last date to place an order with Folk Supply is Sunday 17th December 2017.
After this date Folk Supply will close for stock take and year end preparations and no more orders will be posted out until January 2018.
Update from the recent General Council meeting
Tuesday, 28 November 2017
Last weekend General Council met for the first time at our Lockerbrook Centre to discuss all things Woodcraft. They've put together this great video to introduce themselves to you and update you on the exciting things that are going to be happening in our movement over the next few years. General council's main responsibilities are to help set and fulfill the main
The results are in for this years Membership Badge Competition!!
Thursday, 23 November 2017
We're pleased to announce that the winner of this year Membership Badge competition is Alicia Peacock a venturer from the Ealing & Hammersmith District. We received over 133 votes and the result was very close with only nine votes separating 1st and 2nd place.
We'd like to thank the 151 members who made an entry and their Districts for supporting them to get their entries in:
Recycle4Woodcraft
Wednesday, 22 November 2017
Recycle your inkjet cartridges, raise money for Woodcraft Folk and protect the environment!
It’s so easy. You just need to visit www.recycle4charity.co.uk/Register/C85021 and enter your contact details. You can order freepost bags to return your items in, or even arrange for a box of wanted items to be collected, free of charge! You can even monitor your account to see how much you’ve raised and each quarter an automatic payment will be made to Woodcraft Folk.
Cambridge Youth Debate Student Fees
Tuesday, 21 November 2017
As part of National Parliament Week, Cambridge District hosted a debate with local politicians.
The house motion for the debate was:
Find out the official name of International Camp 2020
Friday, 17 November 2017
Watch this great video put together by the IC2020 camp board.
They're pleased to announce the name of the camp is ............................
"I Act" Action day - 25 November
Tuesday, 14 November 2017
I Act “Action day” is here!
I Act is a project looking at preventing sexual violence using the active bystander approach. Being an active bystander means taking responsibility and choosing to act when you see something happening that could either lead to, or is an act of sexual violence. Each individual action might not seem like it can make a difference but when we all choose to act, we can create a bigger change.
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