After 20 years Alexine Crawford has stepped down as Chair of Woodlarks Camp Site Trust. You can read more here.
Author: Malcolm Jarrett
Pilgrim Marathon Grant – Farnham Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Farnham presented us with a cheque from the proceeds of the 2018 Pilgrim Marathon. Thanks to all who participated in the Marathon and to The Rotary Club for organising it. Picture L to R: Alexine Crawford,Continue reading… Pilgrim Marathon Grant – Farnham Rotary Club
2020 Camp Dates Published
The 2020 camps dates have been published. The camp dates we publish are those for the “open” camps who encourage new members. We do not publish the dates of camps, such as schools, who cannot accommodate new members. Please emailContinue reading… 2020 Camp Dates Published
The New Pump House Roof
Switch to Virgin Money Giving
MyDonate have announced that they are to cease operating on the 30th June 2019. We reviewed our options and have decided to go with Virgin Money Giving. Our Virgin Home Page tells you all you need to know about usContinue reading… Switch to Virgin Money Giving
Closure of MyDonate
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
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
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
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
Freya’s Swim
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
The 2017-8 Appeal – Thanks
Last chance to contribute to the 2017-8 appeal
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
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
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
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?
2017 AGM Minutes
Last Chance for Sainsbury’s Active Kids Voucners
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
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
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
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