‘What was it like on the boat?’

‘I didn’t come over in the boat, not everyone did’

HMT Empire Windrush has acted as a symbol for a generation and at times detracted from the sad, ongoing stories of racism below the waves.  Mrs. McGhie-Belgrave MBE met members of Woodcraft Folk to share her lived experience of ‘The Windrush Generation’

Before race riots flared around her in the 1980s, she was already working tirelessly to support people in Handsworth.  ‘Shades of Black’, the organisation she founded, brought reconciliation and helped rebuild communities after the Handsworth riots.

When she arrived in the UK in 1957 she worked in the mental health sector; over the years she’s worked across social and probation services, running community projects. From teaching, sewing to community banking, all build bridges and communities and overcoming loneliness.

“If you can help, simply help a person in a very small way, you will be surprised how they take it and remember it for the rest of their lives.”

Woodcraft Folk Challenging Racism

Her words echoed Woodcraft values as we sat in a circle, every person equal, every voice heard, ‘spanning the world with Friendship’.  More than that, she saw a problem and acted, taking peaceful and direct action.  Woodcraft also has a history tackling issues of racism, be it challenging facism in the 1930s, ‘Kindertransport’ during World War 2, or championing ‘multi-culturalism’, highlighting overt and covert racism in education and throughout the 1960s, 70s, 80s and right into the 21st Century, all explored with our members as part of 100 Objects spanning 100 Years

Mrs. McGhie-Belgrave’s early life

Born in the Parish of St James Maldon District in Jamaica in 1934, Mrs. McGhie-Belgrave recalls her upbringing:

“We had our own plot, that’s what we had to give us cash to buy the things we wanted, so we had to do our own cultivation. We had the land. We were quite lucky because grandma was a white woman, she was married to an African. So, I lived racism in Jamaica before I came here.”

Leah Finlayson (Mrs. McGhie’s grandmother) was the daughter of white plantation owner, working as a local midwife after her parents disowned her for marrying a black man. Mrs McGhie-Belgrave has been dealing with racism and working with people to challenge it throughout her life.

‘If you do not have these conversations, it’s not going away. It’s just bubbling underneath. In 1957 I went shopping and tried to purchase a tin of beans. The shopkeeper replied, “So you can speak English, can you?” and placed my change on the counter rather than in the palm of my hands. I left it where it was and returned three days later to receive my change in the palm of my hands. In that moment, without any argument, lives were changed. Especially for Black people, racism then was rife.’

Mrs. McGhie-Belgrave, now aged 90, describes her life as a lucky one, mainly because of the opportunities she has had for learning and serving. A role model for all, her visit to our Woodcraft Folk group was inspiring and will spark action, raise awareness and challenge racism long after Windrush day.

‘If you are able to help, do.’

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We use them in our ‘100 Objects for 100 years‘ workshops to bring the rich history of the Woodcraft movement. Young people may never have experienced a large international camp like Camp 100 . There’s something unique about being able to see and handle carefully hand-crafted banners used at camps decades ago, carefully saved and stored as momentos. They bring alive the joy and purpose of woodcraft in conversations exploring the values and principles that have guided us for generations.

Inspired by the designs and emblems on the banners, then we get creative! We design postcards and craft our own badges, incorporating logos, badges, and emblems from Woodcraft’s past as well as our own understanding of what it means to be Woodcraft.

A Flag for Camp 100: A Legacy Continues

Birmingham Pioneers are taking on an exciting project: repairing and adding to an old cooperative Woodcraft rainbow flag that was generously donated. This flag could become the official flag for the Birmingham District Village at Camp 100! It’s a wonderful way to blend history with the present, ensuring that a piece of our past will fly proudly at this landmark international camp.

If you want to find out more about ‘100 Objects for 100 years‘ or discuss ways we can support your Centenary celebrations, get in touch – marcus.belben@woodcraft.org.uk. Send us your postcards:

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We’re working hard with young producers to transform these incredible stories and archives into the most amazing exhibition, set to launch later this year. Plus, we’ll be running engaging activities and a special display at the Camp 100 Trailblazers tent!

Your Chance to Get Involved in 100 Objects project

This is a call out to everyone who has been involved so far – and anyone who wants to help make it even better. We’re inviting you to join us at Cudham Environmental Centre from 3pm on Friday, July 5th, to 3pm on Saturday, July 6th. Contact me, Marcus.Belben@woodcraft.org.uk as soon as you can to visit as an individual or as a Venturer/DF group. Free Food, free lodging, free fun!

What to Expect at Cudham

Think campfire, the usual woodcraft fun, and the chance to dive into our fabulous archive collection. We’ll be working together to finalise the items for the main exhibition and activities to run at Camp 100. It’s a fantastic opportunity to see the project come to life and contribute directly to reflect 100 years of Woodcraft.

Building on Your Brilliant Ideas

A huge thank you to everyone who joined our ‘Celebrating our Centenary’ 100 Objects Zoom meeting on Friday We’re busily incorporating all the fantastic ideas from that session, as well as those from our April 28th meeting. Your input is invaluable as we develop a truly fantastic exhibition and supporting programme. This includes activities in Districts, showcase exhibitions across the UK, and our unique “Wish you were Woodcraft” International touring postcard and washing line exhibition:

We Need Your Help!

To reflect all Woodcraft means to everyone, we need your help. Please let us know as soon as you can if you’re able to make it to our Cudham event on July 5th-6th. This gathering is for both younger and older Woodcraft members, and your participation will be key to bringing this project to life.

We can’t wait to see you there and continue building something truly special together!

Contact marcus.belben@woodcraft.org.uk

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We want your photos, artwork memories and stories, whether your Woodchip or Kinsfolk, to create a massive postcard collection, Wish you were Woodcraft:

In the last month100 Objects team have been visiting Districts and supporting celebrations in Birmingham, Sarrat, UCL London (Woodcraft Archives) and plan to host activities like shadow puppetry with Reigate and Redhill in a couple of weeks. Are there events you’d like us to support, or maybe you’d like to send us photos/ artwork from your event or of important things that have happened in your District? Let us know and we’ll do are best to support or join you!

100 Objects will, of course, be at Camp 100, in our very own ‘Trailblazers Now and Then’ tent. We’ll have activities and displays throughout the ten days working with other centres and activities.

We’ll be supporting distict activities throughout 2025, and there are opportunities to join us at our larger exhibitions in Birmingham, London, Manchester and Rochdale, or you might want to run your own event or exhibition which we’d really like to be a part of too.

We want to reflect all experiences of Woodcraft – we’re using archives and images, artwork and artefacts to tap into your stories, stories from all our members, now and then, trailblazing into the future!

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Now, connecting our 100 year celebrations across the world, we’re asking you to send us your memories, your artwork, your thoughts on what Woodcraft Folk means to you.  We plan to transform your artwork, photography, poetry, whatever, to postcards to make our international “Wish You Were Woodcraft” touring exhibition as well as an online collection of our stories.

Send us your postcards

Imagine holding a piece of history in your hands – a postcard sent from an international Woodcraft Folk camp, favourite games and activities you play in your district, a golden moment of activism or adventure in your group, vibrant artwork bursting with the colours of your experiences. Do you have snapshots capturing what defines Woodcraft Folk for you?

You can email to marcus.belben@woodcraft.org.uk or print off our postcard template, draw/add your own and post to us:

Your postcard will be one of many online and form a ‘washing line exhibition’, which, through our friendships at Camp 100, will tour the world. We will forwarding postcards and mini-clothes pegs with jute string to create adaptable and exciting exhibitions to share and to add to.

The “Wish You Were Woodcraft” online and touring exhibition will bring together a diverse collection of postcards offering a unique glimpse into what Woodcraft Folk means to its members, past and present. Each postcard tells a story, a personal reflection on the impact of this remarkable organisation.

This unique “washing line” exhibition will make its debut during “Camp 100,” Woodcraft Folk’s landmark centenary camping celebration. Like messages carried on the breeze, these postcards will then travel the world, sharing the spirit of Woodcraft Folk with new audiences!

We invite you to be a part of this special project!

• Do you have old Woodcraft Folk photos and memories you’d like to include in our exhibition? We would love to hear from you and potentially include them in our archive and exhibition.
• What does Woodcraft Folk mean to you today? Share your reflections through photographs or artwork that could become part of this touring collection.

“Wish You Were Woodcraft” is more than just an exhibition; it’s a celebration of connection, a testament to the enduring values of Woodcraft Folk, echoing across generations. Add your postcard and share your stories, one postcard at a time.

For more information on how to contribute or the exhibition tour, please visit [II’ll update webpage and please put link here].

Please send your memories to Marcus, marcus.belben@woodcraft.org.uk.  Any questions or exhibition bookings please contact Marcus.  Exhibition will be available from 1st September 2025

Look out for the “Wish You Were Woodcraft” washing line exhibition

Postcards above made by Hackney Woodcraft 2025, part of their washing line exhibition

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The focus of the weekend was all about exploring our collective experiences within Woodcraft Folk and uncovering the fascinating stories our archives hold, as well as developing our ‘100 Objects’ team to work in our Districts, Camp 100 and for our exhibition later this year. It’s amazing to see how the organisation has evolved, the impact it’s had on so many lives over the years and how we can bring those stories to life to explore the future of Woodcraft.

Earlier this month UCL IOE Archivist Jessica Womack showed us the most adorable miniature tent and camping equipment, perfectly crafted for a camper’s doll. Camping is one of the things everyone in woodcraft enjoys, so after seeing images of gents being decorated, we made and decorated our own tent.

The tent got us thinking about what will be in our ‘Camp 100’ tent, which may nowbecome known as Camp 100’s ‘Trailblazers Tent’: Our hub at Camp 100 dedicated to sharing what Woodcraft Folk is all about and exploring what people think of our movement. Motivated by the stories in the UCL IOE Woodcraft Folk Archives, Cudham’s own Archive and our own experiences, we spent time experimenting with ideas for the ‘Trailblazers Tent’.

‘I like ‘Trailblazers’ [proposed name for our ‘100 Objects for 100 Years tent’ at Camp100] because it’s what we are and what they are. It’s everyone in Woodcraft from then and now.’

Ellie Ramsden from Museum of Youth Culture helped us frame and picture, ‘making’ our photographs rather than ‘taking’ them. We developed this fully over the course of the day to help us ‘capture’ what Woodcraft Folk meant to us, and to have some fun.

‘She [Ellie] really made me stop and focus on what I was taking and why. Spend a bit more time to get something special.’

Thanks Tracy, Sara, Kath, Kate, Isobel and Scott at Cudham who made us feel very at home, including discovering more in their archives, fabulous food and a roaring Camp Fire with the new Woodcraft 100 song at the end of the day.

The weekend saw the formation of some exciting ‘working parties’, each dedicated to exploring different avenues for bringing Woodcraft’s story to life. We have groups diving into the potential of film and photography, others meticulously sifting through more archive gems, and even a team exploring the magical art of shadow puppetry! The enthusiasm and diverse skills in the room were truly inspiring.

Of course, we know there’s still a lot to do. The weekend at Cudham is just the beginning, but we made great progress in figuring out the ‘who, when, and how’ of sharing Woodcraft’s incredible story.

We’re also looking at how we can bring these stories to life within our own Districts, at Camp 100 and as part of our international touring exhibition throughout 2025. It’s a momentous year for Woodcraft Folk, and we’re determined to make it a celebration of our past, present, and future.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to Cudham. Your energy, ideas, and enthusiasm made it a truly enjoyable and magical weekend.

‘I’ve not smiled so much in as long as I can remember’

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Later this year ‘100 Objects for 100 Years’ exhibition will showcase our Archives carefully curated by our members representing our story. From vintage memorabilia and iconic uniforms to handmade crafts and personal testimonials, these objects will highlight our diverse heritage, community and values.

We have been calling on Woodcraft members and volunteers to curate, select, promote and run activities to celebrate 100 years of history at exhibitions and events across the world. Behind this incredible project is a growing dedicated team of our young members and passionate volunteers, working alongside the experts at the Museum of Youth Culture and UCL IOE Special Collections.

This upcoming weekend from 28-30 March, the project heads to Woodcraft Folk’s Cudham centre for a free weekend residential. This residential trip is for young people aged 11-18, and adult volunteers – you can come for a day or stay the whole weekend. There’ll be campfires, some  archives and the lovely people from Museum of Youth Culture. Travel, food and activities are all free, thanks to National Heritage Lottery Funding.

What you’ll do at Cudham?

• Dive into History: Explore fascinating archives and uncover captivating stories from Woodcraft Folk’s past and present.
• Creative Workshops: Participate in engaging activities led by the Museum of Youth Culture, including photography, storytelling, and art & design.
• Connect with Community: Share experiences, forge friendships, and contribute to this landmark project.
• Enjoy the Outdoors: Experience the beauty of Cudham with a traditional campfire and the warm company of fellow Woodcraft Folk members.
• Completely Free: Travel, food, and all activities are provided at no cost!

Sign up for the Cudham residential today! Join us and help bring our history to life!

Discover more about Woodcraft Folk’s centenary celebrations and the “100 Objects for 100 Years” project.

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Imagine flipping through faded photographs from the 1930s, seeing the same wide-eyed excitement in campers then as our young people experience today. The shared joy, the camaraderie, the unmistakable spirit of Woodcraft – it leaps across decades, showing the core values of this movement are timeless.

M.A. Archives and Records Management students Henry, Izzy, Helena, Naina and Hei have contributed hugely in the workshops, bringing their experiences researching Woodcraft Folk Archives and preparing their own stories of Woodcraft based on themes of Co-operation, Social Change and International Friendship, as important now as ever.

‘I hadn’t met anyone from Woodcraft Folk before, I hadn’t even heard of Woodcraft Folk, but the archives really stood out and drew us all in…Meeting young people from Woodcraft and working with them has been fantastic, and seeing their artwork they are already working on brings the archives to life.’

“100 Objects for 100 years” has been a catalyst, connecting Woodcrafters across the globe. Birmingham District were particularly touched to receive a letter from an 80-year-old Woodcrafter in Perth, Australia. A Birmingham native, he shared his story, bridging continents and generations. It’s a testament to the enduring power of our community and shared values.

The workshops at the UCL Archives have been a springboard into our project and we’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be collaborating with the Museum of Youth Culture to develop creative ideas for our upcoming exhibition. Creative energy is already flowing – Our friends at Hackney Woodcraft are already diving into the creation of a recipe book, a delicious blend of heritage and practicality. And we know that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Our upcoming Cudham Residential, from March 28th to 30th, is set to be a hotbed of inspiration with creative ideas from our young people, feeding into activities locally in Districts, Camp 100 activities and our exhibition later this year. The exhibition is already booked in venues across the UK and we’re already exploring the possibilities of an international tour for our exhibition, sharing our stories and Woodcraft Folk’s enduring relevance with audiences around the world.

This journey is about more than just preserving the past; it’s about empowering our young people to connect with their heritage, to explore their own stories, and to contribute to the ongoing narrative of the Woodcraft movement. To find out more and how we can work with you across Districts in the UK, contact me, marcus.belben@woodcraftfolk.org.uk

Thanks to UCL Institute of Education Archives for holding our Archives, Jessica Womack, Archivist, Hei Tsui, Helena Butler, Henry Rice, Isobel Cree and Naina Karavadra for support in delivery of our UCL workshops.

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We’re passionate about keeping our stories alive, and we’ve got some fun and engaging ideas to help your Woodcraft Folk Groups and Districts dive deeper into your own unique journeys.

Birmingham District started their 100 years exploration bringing in photos and sharing them. We copied some of the archive images and photos most popular with our District Fellows and Venturers and worked with caricature artist Ben Jones, and every group in our district – from Woodchips to Kinsfolk – to take a snap shot of what Woodcraft Folk meant to us

Let’s turn your experiences into lasting memories and contributions to our shared history! We’ve teamed up with the Museum of Youth Culture and UCL Special Collections, for 100 Objects for 100 Years Together, we’re eager to see how we can creatively represent Woodcraft Folk. Here are some suggestions to spark your imagination:

Photo Fun: Capture the Moments!

• Bring Your Memories: Ask members and leaders to bring in their favourite Woodcraft Folk photos. Share stories, have a laugh
• Recreate History: Use copies of old photos to re-enact scenes, create freeze-frame moments, or even build a photo jigsaw puzzle for younger groups.
• Speech Bubbles & Storytelling: Add speech bubbles to photos and let imaginations run wild! What are the people in the pictures thinking or saying?
• Digital Magic: With a green screen or Zoom backgrounds, transport yourselves into archival photos or your own group snapshots.

Artifacts: What Defines Woodcraft Folk for You?

• Show & Tell: Ask everyone to bring in an artifact that represents Woodcraft Folk to them. It could be something old, something new, or something that symbolizes a much loved activity.
• Share Your Story: Take photos of people with their chosen artifacts and encourage them to explain their significance, either in writing or through recorded interviews.

Interviews: Voices of Woodcraft

• Record Your Stories: Set up a “recording booth” or a special interview chair during a District night. Collect short stories or in-depth interviews from members who have something to share.
• Play with language: You could create Haiku or acrostic poetry, or word games around what Woodcraft means to you

Artwork: A Collective Vision

• Giant Woodcraft Creation: Unleash your creativity with a giant drawing on wallpaper liner paper or fabric. Add text, drawings, photos, and anything else that represents Woodcraft Folk to your group.
• Patchwork of Memories: Create individual digital, paper or fabric patches that contribute to a larger, shared image of your Woodcraft Folk experience.

Your Story, Your Way!

How you represent Woodcraft Folk is entirely up to you! Sharing these creations within your group is fantastic. However, if you’re willing to share your work with a wider audience (and with permission from everyone involved), we’d love to add it to the Woodcraft Folk Archives for everyone to enjoy.

We’re Here to Help!

Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance. We’re excited to see what you create!

Learn More:

• Visit: woodcraft.org.uk/projects-campaigns/100-objects-for-100-years/ or contact our 100 Objects Project Officer, Marcus.Belben@woodcraft.org.uk

Let’s celebrate our history and the story of Woodcraft Folk together!

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The visit was a plea for help, and alongside Sir Nicolas Winterton (whose life story is told in ‘One Life’ film 2024), he did everything he could to campaign and rescue children , leading to ‘The Kindertransport’. First Henry wrote to all Woodcraft District Leaders. During the Spanish Civil War he had already raised massive sums of money appealing to them. He also asked, ‘can you take a boy or girl, or perhaps two boys or girls?’ 40 Homes were found immediately for Czech children, and over the course of the next year another 1000 children were cared for from Czecoslovakia, of the 20,000 Kindertransport children. For his part in the operation ‘Mr. Fair’s name was near the top of a Gestapo hit list, saying he should go before a firing squad.’

And what can we learn? First of all Woodcraft Folk along with countless others across the World still mark ‘Holocaust Memorial Day‘, 27th January, the day when 80 years ago Auchvitz-Birkenau was liberated by the Red Army. Many more concentration camps were liberated in the coming months, and since then there have been more Genocides.

What I hold onto is that we are not powerless to make a difference. Woodcraft Folk have developed resources to introduce young people to issues about refugees and displaced people from Henry Fair’s story, and others in Woodcraft Folk Archives. Also Holocaust Memorial is about remembering what has happened, recognise the (many) genocides as they happen and to act.

Here are some images and film footage from our Archives how Holocaust Memorial Day has been commemorated in South Birmingham District – We’re exploring these as part of #100Objects for 100 years.

• Sir Nicolas Winton https://www.nicholaswinton.com/
• 60 Minutes: Sir Nicolas Winton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0aoifNziKQ
• New Pioneer – ‘Tragedy of the Czechs’ 1938 https://heritage.woodcraft.org.uk/archive/item/new-pioneer-vol-vi-no-4-december-the-tragedy-of-the-czechs/
• A People’s History of Woodcraft Folk, Phineas Harper 2016 https://newint.org/features/web-exclusive/2016/08/09/a-peoples-history-of-woodcraft-folk
• The Nazi’s British Blacklist https://www.jewthink.org/2021/01/26/the-nazi-blacklist/
• Holocaust Memorial Day https://hmd.org.uk/
• ‘Time Capsule’ YP Woodcraft Resources 2003 https://heritage.woodcraft.org.uk/static/documents/studypacks/time_capsule_1.pdf
• ‘The Children’s Republic’ Suzanne T Hinton https://suzannehinton.uk/2019/07/14/the-childrens-republic-of-brighton/
• Heritage: Woodcraft Folk https://heritage.woodcraft.org.uk/home/
• Obituary: Henry Fair https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/obituary-henry-fair-1079536.html

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Last week youth organisation Woodcraft Folk launched their exciting 100 Objects for 100 Years project in celebration of their centenary.

The ‘100 Objects for 100 Years’ traveling exhibition will showcase a carefully curated collection of artifacts, each representing a significant moment, story, or achievement in Woodcraft Folk’s history. From vintage memorabilia and iconic uniforms to handmade crafts and personal testimonials, these objects will highlight the diverse heritage and community spirit that defines Woodcraft Folk.

As part of the project, Woodcraft Folk will be calling on the involvement of a team of their young members and a selection of volunteers led by a newly created Project Officer role. Marcus Belben fulfills the Project Officer role and started in January. He shares some words below in light of his new role.

“My family have been part of Birmingham Woodcraft Folk for over ten years and now I’ve joined the staff team as the Project Officer for ‘100 Objects for 100 Years’!  We’ll be exploring stories, now and from the past and bringing them to life through 100 objects to tell the story of Woodcraft Folk over its 100 year history.

For Woodcraft Folk I’m an Elfin Leader and I’m hoping to continue doing more volunteering as a warden at Biblins and other Woodcraft Centres.  As my children grew up I was a leader in Woodchips, Pioneers and Venturers too, as well as Birmingham District Co-ordinator.  My respect and belief in Woodcraft values has grown as I’ve seen the impact it continues to have on my family and the people I have met through Woodcraft.

I love working with people to tell their stories, and most of what I do seems to involve an Archive somewhere along the line.  I co-founded ‘People’s Heritage Co-operative’ to capture the stories and memories of Birmingham people.  We use Interviews, photography, personal archives, art activities or whatever is best to express stories. I’m the school archivist at Paganel Primary School, running the weekly after-school club, and at Friction Arts I work with our ‘Young Artivists’ discovering Highgate (Birmingham) through their eyes.

I’ve made some amazing friends and met extraordinary people through Birmingham Woodcraft – Most of all, in this job, I’m looking forward to meeting more Folk.  Young People in Woodcraft Folk have helped shape the world around them, each generation facing their challenges, working together, ‘spanning the world with Friendship.”

You can find out more about the 100 Objects for 100 Years project here or contact Marcus if you want to get involved at marcus.belben@woodcraft.org.uk.

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2025 is a huge milestone year for Woodcraft Folk, the renowned youth organization dedicated to education for social change celebrates its centenary. The charity are commemorating 100 years of empowering young people and fostering a sense of global community, peace, and environmental stewardship. As part of the anniversary celebrations, Woodcraft Folk have a programme of events including a book launch, international camp and this week launch their 100 Objects for 100 Years project.

The ‘100 Objects for 100 Years’ traveling exhibition will showcase a carefully curated collection of artifacts, each representing a significant moment, story, or achievement in Woodcraft Folk’s history. From vintage memorabilia and iconic uniforms to handmade crafts and personal testimonials, these objects will highlight the diverse heritage and community spirit that defines Woodcraft Folk.

With a nod to its youth empowerment values, Woodcraft Folk’s young members will be guiding the project and playing a special part in choosing the selected items to be displayed.

The project will be delivered in partnership with UCL’s Special Collections and the Museum of Youth Culture with support from the Co-operative Heritage Trust.

Project Manager Marcus Belben says: We are delighted to launch this special project and what better way to celebrate Woodcraft Folk’s centenary. The project will bring together a group of young people and volunteers to tell the story of Woodcraft Folk’s history – its members and volunteers. Following detailed consultation, the project will produce an engaging touring exhibition, marketing material, badges, educational activities and an ebook! We are currently in the process of recruiting young members and volunteers to take part in the project so if you are keen to explore Woodcraft Folk’s enriching and fascinating history please get in touch!”.

The project will identify 100 objects from Woodcraft Folk’s archive, currently held at UCL, sharing how Woodcraft Folk’s aims and principles have been put into practice over the last 100 years.

Woodcraft Folk are inviting young people aged 13-25 years wanting to take part in the project and help curate the collection to get in touch. As a group of young people you will get to decide which stories are told, defining who Woodcraft Folk are and helping to shape the organisation’s future. Supporting with this project is a great way to gain hands on experience with storytelling, media production and archives. You’ll also learn new skills in research, archivism, content creation, and communication. As well as getting your work published in print, in galleries and online.

Young people who want to get involved are to head here to learn more https://woodcraft.org.uk/projects-campaigns/100-objects-for-100-years/. The deadline to apply is 8th February.

If you are not between 13 and 25 and interested in taking part, Woodcraft Folk would really like to hear from you too. Adults will help support the young people in their decision making and behind the scenes planning. Find out more here.

For more information email Marcus at marcus.belben@woodcraft.org.uk

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