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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.
#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.
Supporters webinar
Friday, 22 May 2020
Woodcraft Folk's Chair, Pip Sayers, and Woodcraft Folk's Director of Development, Debs McCahon, would like to invite all members and supporters to a special webinar on Friday June 5th at 5pm.
As we are not able to meet at Woodcraft Folk’s Annual Gathering, which should have taken place at the Common Ground Pre-Camp supporters and members are invited to join us online to hear about how Woodcraft Folk is dealing with Covid-19 and our plans for the future as our work is more needed in our communities than ever.
During the webinar we would like to:
Fundraising support
Friday, 22 May 2020
Folk Office recognise that these uncertain times will created added stresses and pressures impacting on the sustainability of local groups. Whilst most groups and Districts have not lost money, they have all lost income during the period of closure. To support the financial sustainability of local groups the following support will be provided:
Membership Badge Competition 2021
Wednesday, 20 May 2020
Earlier this year we launched the competition to find next year’s membership badge design. Last year was a chance for groups to think about International friendship and this year in light of the current crisis we wanted our children & young people to think about how they've helped members of their local communities.
This years competition:
Lockdown exit strategy
Thursday, 14 May 2020
Like all organisations across the globe, Woodcraft Folk has begun to explore when groups might reopen.
#DreamBigAtHome success
Monday, 11 May 2020
On May 7th Woodcraft Folk launched #DreamBigAtHome - Woodcraft Folk's remote and virtual programme for children and young people.
A new website with 100s of activities was launched https://dreambigathome.uk/ which has already seen over 1,700 visitors. Over the coming weeks additional activities will be added - if you have suggestions please email lauren@woodcraft.org.uk
Big Camp IN! May 2020
Monday, 11 May 2020
A huge part of Woodcraft Folk experiences is being able to camp with our groups and districts. At the moment we cannot go camping together so instead of having a big camp out this year we will be hosting a big camp IN.
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