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Closure of MyDonate

Malcolm Jarrett January 22, 2019 January 22, 2019

BT have announced that they are closing MyDonate on 30th June 2019. More information is provided on the MyDonate web site. We are actively researching alternatives, including Virgin Giving and JustGiving. We will update the website and all our otherContinue reading… Closure of MyDonate

Woodlarks Titanic Connection

Malcolm Jarrett November 14, 2018 November 14, 2018

Dr James Mennell, a pioneering physiotherapist, treated our founder Colonel Strover for injuries suffered in the First World War. His wife was a Titanic survivor and prominent member of the London Chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution. TheContinue reading… Woodlarks Titanic Connection

2019 Camp Dates Published

Malcolm Jarrett September 27, 2018 September 27, 2018

We’re pleased to announce that the 2019 calendar has been published. We look forward to seeing you!

Mountain Warehouse Helps Woodlarks

Malcolm Jarrett July 13, 2018 July 6, 2018
Mountain Warehouse Helps Woodlarks

UK outdoor retailer, Mountain Warehouse, has designed a range of 5 canvas tote bags, where 100% of the profits from each bag sold will go to local charities around their stores across the UK and Republic of Ireland. We atContinue reading… Mountain Warehouse Helps Woodlarks

Tom’s Trek

Malcolm Jarrett June 27, 2018

On 28th July long term supporter Tom Winnifrith and friend Dan Levi have committed to a 30 mile sponsored walk ending at Woodlarks. They aim to raise £20,000. As always we’re very grateful to Tom and Dan and wish themContinue reading… Tom’s Trek

Dave Gill’s Bike Ride

Malcolm Jarrett June 27, 2018

Dave Gill, Woodlarks’ Treasurer, is committed to a sponsored bike ride. For every pound we donate Dave will cycle a mile. You can read all about it on Dave’s Virgin Money page.

Freya’s Swim

Malcolm Jarrett June 27, 2018

Freya Robertson is entering The Big Brutal Swim in Llanberis on August 12th.  It’s a 10 km open water swim in a Welsh lake. You can see Freya’s donation page here or hit the button below to go straight to theContinue reading… Freya’s Swim

Our New Video

Malcolm Jarrett June 7, 2018 June 7, 2018

A good friend of Woodlarks sponsored this video….. In particular we would like to thank Jamie McDonald for his contribution. Find out more about Jamie on his website.    

The 2017-8 Appeal – Thanks

Malcolm Jarrett June 1, 2018

The 2017-8 appeal has now closed. A big thank you to all our supporters. You can read a brief summary here.    

Last chance to contribute to the 2017-8 appeal

Malcolm Jarrett May 28, 2018 May 28, 2018

Thanks to all of you for contributing so generously. The appeal closes on June 1st, after which we will ask people to donate to Freya’s swim. We will publish a summary of the appeal on June 1st. You can seeContinue reading… Last chance to contribute to the 2017-8 appeal

Winter Grips Woodlarks

Malcolm Jarrett March 25, 2018 March 25, 2018
Winter Grips Woodlarks

Steve Wright took these pictures  last weekend during the Shefford Scouts working party. Hopefully we can enjoy some milder weather in the next few weeks to let us get the site ready for the camping season. We still have toContinue reading… Winter Grips Woodlarks

2018 Camp Dates Published

Malcolm Jarrett September 19, 2017 September 19, 2017

We have published the dates for next year’s open camps. Please go to the 2018 Camps page. 

The Workind Party Season Starts Early

Malcolm Jarrett September 5, 2017 September 5, 2017
The Workind Party Season Starts Early

  The damp weather this year finally got the better of the tent base in one of the big tents during the Pathfinders camp, as you can see, it needed some minor repairs.:-)  Thank you to everyone who cleared theContinue reading… The Workind Party Season Starts Early

Woodlarks Appeal 2017-8

Malcolm Jarrett September 23, 2017 August 25, 2017
Woodlarks Appeal 2017-8

We always strive to up date our facilities, Nick has put together a list of items that we need including buying a larger tent upgrading the Bradbury Croft plant room new beds for the old dormitory If you would likeContinue reading… Woodlarks Appeal 2017-8

Where does all the firewood come from?

Malcolm Jarrett August 25, 2017 August 25, 2017
Where does all the firewood come from?

If you thought all our wood arrived ready cut, stacked and died, here’s some photos showing just what a lot of hard work goes into cutting, splitting and stacking wood for the stove.

2017 AGM Minutes

Malcolm Jarrett July 20, 2017 July 20, 2017

Attached are the minutes of the 2017 AGM, held on Saturday 25th March 2017 at 11.30 in the Dining Room at the Camp Site  

Last Chance for Sainsbury’s Active Kids Voucners

Malcolm Jarrett May 10, 2017 May 10, 2017

Ali Fox writes “Many thanks to all of you who have been collecting Sainsbury’s schools vouchers. They have now stopped issuing them for this year, so if you haven’t already sent them in, please would you be kind enough toContinue reading… Last Chance for Sainsbury’s Active Kids Voucners

Arthur Peter (“Oz”) Osborne

Malcolm Jarrett April 16, 2017 April 16, 2017

Arthur Peter Osborne (“Oz”) 1936-2017 Arthur Osborne died on March 20th 2017, aged 80. Oz was an enthusiastic supporter of Woodlarks from the 1960s or many years. Oz grew up in Wellington, Shropshire moving to The Royal Aircraft Establishment atContinue reading… Arthur Peter (“Oz”) Osborne

Collect Sainsburys Vouchers

Malcolm Jarrett January 26, 2017 January 26, 2017
Collect Sainsburys Vouchers

Hi Everyone, Woodlarks are again collecting Sainsbury’s Active Kids vouchers this year. They are available to collect from all Sainsbury’s stores and when ordering online from today – 25th January until 2nd May for each £10 spent. This year theyContinue reading… Collect Sainsburys Vouchers

The new web site

Malcolm Jarrett January 26, 2017 December 30, 2016

Welcome to our new site. We’re trying to effect a few changes to the site, here’s our reasoning The site needed to be refreshed, it had run in its oldform for four years The old theme does not render well onContinue reading… The new web site

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