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.
Staff take on challenges to support Woodcraft Folk
Tuesday, 8 April 2014
Working in Woodcraft Folk, it's easy to end up thinking that parachutes are only made for playing games - cat and mouse, mushroom, fruit bowl, you know the list - and there is nothing remotely scary about them. They're particularly useful and photogenic for members on peaceful protests on the street.
Goodbye to TREE
Tuesday, 1 April 2014
Woodcraft Folk’s TREE programme has reached the end of its funded period, after 5 years of useful resources, fun activities, diverse training and the active engagement of young leaders. The TREE programme engaged 4,360 young people in a wide range of activities including:
· Action projects
· Reporting
· Right to Refuge campaign
Friendship Festival 2014
Wednesday, 26 March 2014
On Sunday 23rd March, Walton on Thames Folk were joined by members from Knaphill, New Malden, Spelthorne and Tolworth & Kingston districts in what it is hoped will be the first of many future joint activities.
Spring Awakening Booking Open
Monday, 17 March 2014
See the beauty of the countryside, smell the fresh scent of springtime, feel the magic of time spent with friends, listen to the calm of the forest and taste the adventure.
NEW LARGE SCALE EVS OPPORTUNITY FOR WCF MEMBERS!!! Be quick!
Friday, 14 March 2014
Would you like to get new experiences and volunteer in a like-minded child and youth organisation in another country? With the European Voluntary Service project of the International Falcon Movement-Socialist Educational International this is possible!
Woodcraft Folk Communities are here
Tuesday, 11 March 2014
We’re excited to tell you that a new way to communicate with other members is now available through Woodcraft Folk’s website. It’s called Woodcraft Folk Communities, and it’s straightforward and friendly to use.
Grow Wild
Wednesday, 26 February 2014
Last spring three Woodcraft groups were asked to pilot a new project run by Kew Garden that aimed to encourage 12 to 25 year olds to transform their local area by sowing native wild seeds. Each group was sent a pack to help them to organise their activities. Here is Kat Budd from Sheffield reporting back on her pilot of the pack with the Venturer group:
Woodcraft Folk statement on March 22 actions: for press and public release
Tuesday, 25 February 2014
Woodcraft Folk supports March 22nd Actions against Racism and Fascism
March 22nd is UN Anti-Racism Day, which commemorates the 1960 Sharpeville massacre when 69 peaceful demonstrators were shot by police in South Africa.
Dear members: please don't undermine teachers' right to strike
Tuesday, 25 February 2014
Dear Member
You may be aware that an article in the press last week revealed that the DfEE have issued new guidance to schools, suggesting that they use volunteers to stay open during the teachers’ strike planned for 26th March. General Council believe that this is an underhand way of undermining the ability of Trade Unions to negotiate on behalf of their members.
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