If you missed it you can catch up with the listen again, we're on at 9:30.
Thursday, 20 June 2013
Local Radio
Thanks to Bradley Stoke Radio for helping us publicise our recent taster evening. On Monday evening a few of us went along to the studio to talk about the group on the Monday night Schools programme.
If you missed it you can catch up with the listen again, we're on at 9:30.
If you missed it you can catch up with the listen again, we're on at 9:30.
Thursday, 13 June 2013
RSPB One Big Thing For Nature
Jon Nott, General Secretary of the Woodcraft Folk sharing his thoughts on the RSPBs One Big Thing For Nature Blog.
Sunshine and Badges
Last Wednesday saw the final stages in preparation for our stall at the Bradley Stoke Festival. The all important task of wrapping all the prizes for the lucky dip, after all it's not so much fun if you can see what you're getting. Many hands always make the job go faster and we wrapped everything very quickly, leaving plenty of time for a few more games.
Saturday itself was a beautiful sunny day, perfect festival weather. We had a great spot between the arena and the ice cream van. Once again we saw some beautiful badge designs and the lucky dip had a steady flow of traffic. The only down side was that we were kept so busy we didn't really get chance to take photos.
As well as the badge making and lucky dip we wanted to show people what the group is all about, the camp chair seemed to generate interest and we took along plenty of photos of the things we've done over the last year.
We gave out lots of leaflets about next weeks taster session and have had a steady trickle of visitors to this website all week so we're hoping we'll see some new faces soon.
Finally the day raised £55 for group funds, a big thank you to everyone who came along to help out and all those who made a badge on the day.
Saturday itself was a beautiful sunny day, perfect festival weather. We had a great spot between the arena and the ice cream van. Once again we saw some beautiful badge designs and the lucky dip had a steady flow of traffic. The only down side was that we were kept so busy we didn't really get chance to take photos.
As well as the badge making and lucky dip we wanted to show people what the group is all about, the camp chair seemed to generate interest and we took along plenty of photos of the things we've done over the last year.
We gave out lots of leaflets about next weeks taster session and have had a steady trickle of visitors to this website all week so we're hoping we'll see some new faces soon.
Finally the day raised £55 for group funds, a big thank you to everyone who came along to help out and all those who made a badge on the day.
Sunday, 2 June 2013
Community Festival and Taster Session
Next weekend sees one of Bradley Stoke's biggest community events, the community festival. The arena will play host to several dance groups and sports displays alongside the stalls run by community groups.
This year we'll be there with a stall, come along and make your own badge, just 50p or take a chance in the lucky dip at 30p. We'll also have information about the group so do come along and chat.
Whether or not you can make it on Saturday you might be interested in our taster evening, open to anyone age 6 - 12 years old, take a look at the Taster Evening page for more information.
This year we'll be there with a stall, come along and make your own badge, just 50p or take a chance in the lucky dip at 30p. We'll also have information about the group so do come along and chat.
Whether or not you can make it on Saturday you might be interested in our taster evening, open to anyone age 6 - 12 years old, take a look at the Taster Evening page for more information.
Monday, 13 May 2013
Back from camp
Wow, what a weekend it was. The weather was fantastic and we managed to fit in lots of different activities. Big thanks got to the Venturers (13 - 16 year olds) from South Bristol who planned the majority of the programme.
To start with everyone created their own personalised plate bag. While we are at camp everyone is responsible for looking after (and washing up) their own plates and cutlery so a plate bag is very much needed to help mealtimes run smoothly.
The wide game on Sunday was a big hit with the children, there was something for everyone with a bit of drama, trust games, making squares for a Bristol banner and even throwing wet sponges, a particular hit with some of the older ones.
On the topic of banners the one which the Bradley Stoke group have been busy making was on display in the marquee. The lake and the three brooks made it into the final design along with a discarded shopping trolley and some larger than life wildlife.
And of course the fantastic Tipis in the circle.
The bushcraft area was as popular as eve during the less busy times
To start with everyone created their own personalised plate bag. While we are at camp everyone is responsible for looking after (and washing up) their own plates and cutlery so a plate bag is very much needed to help mealtimes run smoothly.
The wide game on Sunday was a big hit with the children, there was something for everyone with a bit of drama, trust games, making squares for a Bristol banner and even throwing wet sponges, a particular hit with some of the older ones.
On the topic of banners the one which the Bradley Stoke group have been busy making was on display in the marquee. The lake and the three brooks made it into the final design along with a discarded shopping trolley and some larger than life wildlife.
And of course the fantastic Tipis in the circle.
The bushcraft area was as popular as eve during the less busy times
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Preperations continue
While last years spring camp was great fun it did highlight some gaps in Bristols equipment, particularly in the kitchen. This year we're expecting even more people so we really needed to make sure we had a fully stocked kitchen. So I was very pleased when this parcel arrived yesterday
New bowls, chopping boards, trays and serving tongs all ready for the KP clan to get the food ready. We've even got new tables for them to work on.
I didn't forget the washing up clan, there are new bowls and washing up brushed for them too :-)
New bowls, chopping boards, trays and serving tongs all ready for the KP clan to get the food ready. We've even got new tables for them to work on.
I didn't forget the washing up clan, there are new bowls and washing up brushed for them too :-)
Saturday, 27 April 2013
Trial run
We've been lucky enough to borrow some exciting tents for the Spring camp and as it's a sunny weekend, and non of us have put them up before we though it would be nice to have a trial run in the garden.
While heavy to move around the tipi went up pretty quickly and we leant just how careful we'll need to be making sure the pole is central on the groundsheet. For a trial run though all went well and the children had a good time playing inside before we put it all away again.
While heavy to move around the tipi went up pretty quickly and we leant just how careful we'll need to be making sure the pole is central on the groundsheet. For a trial run though all went well and the children had a good time playing inside before we put it all away again.
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