News and stories
We've launched #DreamBigAtHome!
Our new lockdown website has hundreds of activities and games to do at home, weekly challenges to try and a regular programme of live workshops and events online, as well as information on how our groups can operate during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Co-op Local Community Fund
Thursday, 4 June 2020
Ed, from the Co-op, has been in touch. He wants you to know that the brilliant Community fund is now open for applications.
Ingenious Grant Awards
Thursday, 4 June 2020
From healthcare of the future to tackling the climate emergency: Ingenious solutions for engaging the public
The Royal Academy of Engineering has announced 17 new Ingenious Public Engagement awards for projects designed to excite and inform the public about how engineers shape the world around us. Now in its 13th year, the Ingenious programme offers grants of up to £30,000 to support engineers to engage with the public in new and innovative ways.
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Put your Spring clear out to good use and help us raise funds!
Thursday, 28 May 2020
Have you been using this time in lockdown as an opportunity for a Spring clear out?
If the answer's yes, please think about using those unwanted items to help us raise much needed funds for Woodcraft Folk.
EBay has launched a Big Charity Sell where you can sell your unwanted items and opt for up to 100% of the proceeds to be donated directly to a charity of your choice.
According to eBay UK an estimated £51 million worth of unwanted items have been thrown away during lockdown.
Upcoming Online Programme
Tuesday, 26 May 2020
So far we have enjoyed a wide variety of online sessions with participants ranging from Cardiff to Edinburgh to Exeter of all ages.
Last weekend we enjoyed the #BigCampIN where many camped in their gardens, living rooms, kitchens and balconies and joined live sessions based on activities we would usually take part in at a 'real' camp.
In the coming months around our usual national online programme we will have themed weeks and weekends where we will have focused activities. The upcoming monthly themes are:
#BigCampIn a success
Tuesday, 26 May 2020
Weary eyed and back at our desks we reflect on a success #BigCampIn!
Children, young people and families from across the Uk joined in #BigCampIn activities with many building dens to sleep in on Friday and Saturday night. Eggy Bread was prepared and demonstrated by Andy Flinn of Bromley District, wide games played, craft activities, a quiz and a merrymoot - all the essential ingredients of a Woodcraft Folk camp without any mud or equipment to dry/clean!
#DreamBigAtHome film
Tuesday, 26 May 2020
The #DreamBigAtHome team have launched a short film highlighting how Woodcraft Folk play, make, discover and share together - even virtually.
#DreamBigAtHome team
Friday, 22 May 2020
Over 3,000 visitors have visited the #DreamBigAtHome webiste since its launch on May 7th and we are pleased to announce an increase in the number of children and young people taking part in our remote and virtual programme, including those new to the Folk.
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