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Alexine’s Memorial service

Malcolm Jarrett February 26, 2022 February 26, 2022

The service celebrating Alexine’s life was held at St Thomas on the Bourne on Saturday 26th February at 11:30. Click here to watch a recording of the service is a available on the church’s website.

Farewell Alexine

Malcolm Jarrett January 25, 2022 January 22, 2022
Farewell Alexine

We are sad to announce the death of Alexine Crawford, Trustee, on 9th December 2021. Alexine and Woodlarks Camp Site were born in the same year: 1930 and as the daughter of its founders, she practically had Woodlarks in herContinue reading… Farewell Alexine

Woodlarks chooses JustGiving

Malcolm Jarrett December 21, 2021

We now use JustGiving as a donation site. Please see our donation page for details.

2022 Camp Dates Published

Malcolm Jarrett December 7, 2021 December 7, 2021

We’re pleased to announce that the provisional 2022 calendar has been published. We look forward to seeing you!

Virgin Money Giving Closure

Malcolm Jarrett November 4, 2021 November 4, 2021

Virgin Money Giving is closing at the end of November 2021. We will announced our choice of replacement in the next few weeks.

Summer Working Parties

Malcolm Jarrett July 30, 2021 June 6, 2021

Whilst we have had to shut down the camp site for the season, we are able to welcome small working parties. If you would like to visit, please contact Sarah to arrange dates. Your group will need to appoint aContinue reading… Summer Working Parties

Free Sunflower Seeds @ Squire’s Garden Centre

Malcolm Jarrett March 26, 2021 March 25, 2021

Collect a FREE pack of sunflower seeds at Squire’s in April & donate to charity Pick up a free pack of sunflower seeds and a growing guide from Squire’s Garden Centre Information Desk in Badshot Lea from 1-30 April. OneContinue reading… Free Sunflower Seeds @ Squire’s Garden Centre

Cancellation of the 2021 Camping Season

Malcolm Jarrett February 12, 2021 February 12, 2021

Regrettably we have had to cancel the 2021 camping season. This is Sarah’s message to Camp Leaders,   Hi all At our last committee meeting on 22nd January,  we decided to set up a working group to consider whether weContinue reading… Cancellation of the 2021 Camping Season

Covid Update – January 2021

Malcolm Jarrett January 27, 2021

Update on the pandemic and Woodlarks At this time (late January 2021) Woodlarks is unfortunately still closed due to the pandemic. It has been good to hear from members of some camps, and we know many are longing to comeContinue reading… Covid Update – January 2021

Camp dates for 2021

Malcolm Jarrett December 8, 2020 December 8, 2020

We have published a provisional list of camp dates for the 2021 season.  At present we are totally closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, as the situation evolves we decide if, and when, it’s safe to open for camps andContinue reading… Camp dates for 2021

New Standing Order and Gift Aid Forms.

Malcolm Jarrett June 27, 2020 June 22, 2020

Dave Gill, our Treasurer, has posted a new Gift Aid Form and Standing Order which covers multiple donations. If you are eligible for Gift Aid, please complete a form. There are instructions on the Gift Aid page  and How YouContinue reading… New Standing Order and Gift Aid Forms.

Rita Sandford’s Autobiography

Malcolm Jarrett June 2, 2020

Hi all , we would like to share something rather lovely with you.  One of our long-time campers Rita Sandford has written an amazing account of her life. The book is called “ To Paddle My Feet”.  She has mostContinue reading… Rita Sandford’s Autobiography

Coronavirus Statement 17th March 2020

Malcolm Jarrett March 17, 2020 March 17, 2020

  Covid 19 We are following government guidelines to safeguard the health and wellbeing of everyone involved: Therefore with regret Woodlarks will be closed for all activities until further notice. This is a rapidly developing situation and should the guidelinesContinue reading… Coronavirus Statement 17th March 2020

Woodlarks and Coronavirus

Malcolm Jarrett March 9, 2020 March 9, 2020

Coronavirus and Woodlarks. Winter work will continue as usual, to prepare for the summer season.   Naturally we hope that all camps will go ahead Please keep away if you have any reason to think that you or others in yourContinue reading… Woodlarks and Coronavirus

Alexine Retires as Chair

Malcolm Jarrett January 20, 2020 January 20, 2020

After 20 years Alexine Crawford has stepped down as Chair of Woodlarks Camp Site Trust. You can read more here.

Pilgrim Marathon Grant – Farnham Rotary Club

Malcolm Jarrett October 5, 2019
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

Malcolm Jarrett September 18, 2019 September 18, 2019

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

Malcolm Jarrett April 19, 2019 April 19, 2019

The new pump house roof is complete. Please enjoy at the writeup. 

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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