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Woodcraft Folk is a unique progressive educational movement for children and young people – both girls and boys - designed to develop self-confidence and activity in society, with the aim of building a world based on equality, peace, social justice and co-operation.

Through its activities, Woodcraft Folk tries to give its members an understanding of important issues such as the environment, world debt and global conflict, with a key focus in recent years being sustainable development. The name ‘woodcraft’ was used by the influential writer and naturalist Ernest Thompson Seton at the turn of the twentieth century, meaning the skill of living in the open air, close to nature.

Woodcraft Folk groups meet weekly, enjoying a varied programme including games, drama, discussion, projects, crafts, stories, sing

About us:

• We are co-operative and democratic. We encourage children and young people to work together to share their skills and enthusiasm.

• We believe in equal opportunities and access for all members. This means being able to discuss and challenge discrimination.

• We are open to people of any religion or none.

• We empower young people to make decisions themselves and to take an active part in the world about them.

• We are dedicated to the building of a more peaceful future.

• We promote an understanding of the need to protect our environment and the use of the world’s resources.

• We run exchanges with similar organisations throughout the world. Our international links help us to span the world with friendship.

www.woodcraftfolk.org and http://northbristolwoodchips.wordpress.com