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Venturers! It's Theme Time
Hands In! regional quilts are taking shape
Since Hands In! launched with quilt-making activities at Scottish Gathering at the end of January, groups across the country have joined in with the regional quilts project, exploring what Woodcraft means to them and celebrating being part of the movement.
Harrow Woodcraft Folk 80th Party
Dear All
On 7th February 2012, Harrow Woodcraft Folk celebrated its 80th birthday. Harrow Woodcraft Folk started on 7th Feb in 1932.
Harrow Woodcraft Folk will host a 80th birthday party on 25th Feb 2012. Please see the flyer below for further details.
Why I love Woodcraft Folk
What do invididual members have to say about belonging to Woodcraft Folk? Here are some of their thoughts for Valentine's day...
Woodcraft Volunteer Guides - more available!
There are now more copies available of the invaluable Volunteer Guide, which lists all the local roles filled by volunteers in a Woodcraft Folk District.
9% growth in groups
We are growing!
From November 2010 to November 2011 Woodcraft Folk experienced a growth of 9% in group numbers and 7% in adult members. These figures do not include DF groups or DF members, which saw a massive growth in 2011.
2012 looks set to continue this growth trend, with a wide range of activities and initiatives being tested to support growth on a local level including:
South East Newsletter Jan 2012
South East Regional Newsletter attached below
Scottish Gathering 2012: Pitlochry
Pitlochry is a beautiful little town nestled in the Scottish hills. If you happen to visit on a mid January weekend, wind your way up through the high street, take a left at the grand Scottish hotel and continue up the hill. Don't be put off by the gradient- you’ll be rewarded by the sight of 50 Scottish woodies, gathered together for their Scottish Gathering, in the majestic Pitlochry Youth hostel.
EVS twinning with Stanley
Hands In! month inspired us to make new friends and twin with others in Woodcraft Folk.
We are EVS volunteers in London, and went to Stanley and met Angelica from Colombia and Eko from Indonesia. They are doing their EVS at The Activity Den in Stanley. We had a chance to spent a couple of days with them at Gwen`s and Steve`s house. It was a great time.
Red Oak Cafe - Mac Cockerill
My dad, Mac, died in November last year. Some of you will have met him at CoCamp helping run the Red Oak cafe or jiving at the Disco. Dad was a traditional man. He rarely talked about his feelings and prefered to show his love for his family by knocking down walls or building bathrooms.
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