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Central Brighton and Hove District at Burning the Clocks 2017
Tuesday, 16 January 2018
Check out this video of Central Brighton and Hove District at Burning the Clocks 2017.
Leader Training Weekend: 9-11 February
Friday, 12 January 2018
Places are still available on our forthcoming leader training weekend in Febraury, which will take place at the Darsham Country Centre in Suffolk.
The training is suitable for new and existing volunteers working with any of our age groups. Participants will have the chance to share challenges and solutions, as welll as learn practical tips and techniques for managing your group, keeping young people safe, and planning an engaging programme.
New home for Woodcraft in the West
Friday, 12 January 2018
New management for Biblins Youth Campsite
The Forestry Commission are pleased to announce new management arrangements for the Biblins youth campsite. After many years of in-house management, the site at The Doward,Whitchurch, Ross-on-Wyewill now be managed under a long-term lease with the UK charity, Woodcraft Folk.
Woodcraft Folk are a progressive youth organisation with 90 years’ experience of supporting children and young people to camp, play and learn about the environment.
How many ways can you raise funds for the Folk?
Thursday, 11 January 2018
Have you looked at our Supporters page lately?
There are so many ways to raise funds for Woodcraft Folk and most of them don't require you to jump out of an aeroplane or run a marathon - though we're very happy that a team is doing just that. Please support them.
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.
2018 Calendar. Don't miss out limited stock reduced to clear
Wednesday, 10 January 2018
In line with the theme of the membership badge for 2018 this calendar features 12 beautiful photos from throughout the years inspired by Woodcraft Folks participation in Social Action. This glossy A3 wall calendar will bring you pleasure throughout the year and motivate you to continue all you do to help build a fairer world for all.
The calendar comes with a board mailing envelope making it the perfect gift for under £10!
Size:A3 (includes wire loop hanger)
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
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