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	The Woodcraft Folk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Woodcraft Folk is a UK-based educational movement for children and young people, considered the youth arm of the co-operative movement.
		The Woodcraft Folk was established by Leslie Paul in 1925 after the south London co-operative groups challenged Hargrave's authoritarian tendencies over his refusal to recognise a local group called "The Brockleything" and broke away from the Kindred.
		The name 'woodcraft' was used by the influential writer and naturalist Ernest Thompson Seton at the turn of the twentieth century when setting up the American proto-scouting organisation Woodcraft Indians, and in this context meant the skill of living in the open air, close to nature.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Woodcraft_Folk (432 words)

	General infromation on the Woodcraft FOLK
		The Woodcraft Folk is an educational movement for children and young people, designed to develop self confidence and activity in society, with the aim of building a world based on equality, friendship, peace and co-operation.
		Woodcraft Folk was founded in 1925 and, at the end of last year, had over 630 groups across Britain.
		Woodcraft Folk activities are based around weekly group meetings for both boys and girls.
	www.webtribe.net /~woodcraft/General.htm (340 words)

	The Woodcraft Folk -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Woodcraft Folk is a (A monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland) UK-based educational movement for children and young people, considered the youth arm of the (Click link for more info and facts about co-operative) co-operative movement.
		The Woodcraft Folk was established in 1925 after the south (The capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center) London co-operative groups challenged Hargrave's (A person behaves in an tyrannical manner) authoritarian tendencies and broke away from the Kindred.
		The Woodcraft Folk is a (Click link for more info and facts about democratic) democratic organisation.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/t/th/the_woodcraft_folk.htm (356 words)

	GOVERNMENT GRANT WITHDRAWN FROM YOUTH ORGANISATION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Woodcraft Folk educational materials are widely used by teachers and youth leaders, and its “Playout” project targets hard-to-reach young people in deprived areas with play activities open to the whole community.
		The East Hampshire District of the Woodcraft Folk is giving its full support to its trustees and head office in their appeal to have this grant re-instated.
		The Woodcraft Folk is a uk-wide educational charity, established in 1925, for boys and girls.
	www.easthants.gov.uk /ehdc/newsandvacancies.nsf/0/282F206B5C78850F80256FC4004A7283?opendocument (712 words)

	Frequently Asked Questions
		The name 'woodcraft' was used by the influential writer and naturalist Ernest Thompson Seton at the turn of the twentieth century.
		Woodcraft Folk groups are divided by ages with Six to nine year olds known as 'Elfins', Ten to twelve year olds are 'Pioneers' and Thirteen to fifteen year olds are 'Venturers' Our older teenagers and young adults organise their own activities, and are known as District Fellows...
		Folk costume consists of a green top with a Woodcraft Folk logo, many members also choose to decorate their shirts.
	www.redfelineninja.dsl.pipex.com /woodcraft/south_west/aboutUs/faq.html (540 words)

	LetsFind Search Results for woodcraft (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Woodcraft Folk is an educational movement for children and young...
		Burford Woodcraft is based in historic and picturesque Burford, in the heart of the Oxfordshire...
		The Woodcraft Folk is an educational movement for children and young people, designed to...
	www.letsfind.co.uk /transform.php?Keywords=woodcraft (462 words)

	Scouting - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		As a result of his status as a national hero, acquired as a result his determined defence of the Siege of Mafeking, Baden-Powell's military training manual, Aids to Scouting (written in 1899) became something of a best-seller and was used by teachers and youth organisations.
		In the years following the First World War, the Commissioner for Camping and Woodcraft John Hargrave, broke with what he considered to be the Scouts' militaristic approach and founded a breakaway organisation, the Kibbo Kift, taking a number of similar minded scoutmasters and troops with him.
		Baden-Powell Scouts were formed in 1970, initially in the United Kingdom but now also elsewhere, when it was felt that the "modernisation" of Scouting was abandoning the traditions and intentions established by Baden-Powell.
	encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /scouting.htm (3739 words)

	The Woodcraft Folk
		The Woodcraft Folk was established as an educational movement and charity in 1925, and was run entirely by young people.
		Woodcraft Folk groups meet weekly, enjoying a varied programme including games, drama, discussion, projects, crafts, singing and dancing, as well as following an educational programme based on awareness of issues both local and global.
		Woodcraft Folk was established as an educational movement and charity in 1925 as an alternative to the Scouts, and was run entirely by young people, with 19-year-old Leslie Paul as its original leader.
	www.woodcraft.org.uk /aboutus/who.php (1002 words)

	Indymedia UK - Woodcraft Folk get funding cut because of anti-war stance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Woodcraft Folk, a liberal alternative to the Scouts and Guides, today claimed its opposition to the Iraq war led to the government axing its funding.
		Members of the Woodcraft Folk, which was set up 80 years ago by Labour party supporters who thought the Scouts and Guides too militaristic, were heavily involved in demonstrations against the invasion of Iraq.
		The Woodcraft Folk is mounting a campaign to persuade the DfES to change its mind, as well as seeking to raise alternative sources of funding.
	www.indymedia.org.uk /en/2005/03/306716.html (790 words)

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		The group is one of hundreds of woodcraft folk groups scattered about the country encouraging children to care for their environment and understand the importance of equality and social justice.
		There are two age groups in Woodcraft: Elfins for six to nine-year-olds and Pioneers from nine upwards.
		Its organisers are hoping anyone connected with the Woodcraft Folk Group in the past, present and future will buy tickets and turn up.
	www.communigate.co.uk /brad/ilkleywoodcraft/index.phtml (409 words)

	Woodcraft Folk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Woodcraft Folk is a voluntary organisation working with children and young people, with the aim of building a world based on equality, co-operation, friendship, peace and social justice.
		The Woodcraft Folk is a registered educational charity and has close links with the Co-operative Movement.
		Woodcraft Folk groups are run on a weekly basis by adult volunteers.
	www.co-op.co.uk:8080 /ext_1/ScottishR.nsf/504ca249c786e20f85256284006da7ab/8aafa309e778a1f680256c0d004f64a8?OpenDocument (562 words)

	THE WOODCRAFT FOLK FACTS AND INFORMATION
		The aims of this youth_organisation are to develop self-confidence and activity in society, with the intention of working towards "a world based on equality, peace, social justice and co-operation".
		The name 'woodcraft' was used by the influential writer and naturalist Ernest_Thompson_Seton at the turn of the twentieth century when setting up the American proto-scouting organisation Woodcraft_Indians, and in this context meant the skill of living in the open air, close to nature.
		Although a British organisation, it has sister organisations throughout the world, by being a part of the Brussels-based federation of progressive youth organisations, the International_Falcon_Movement (IFM-SEI).
	www.witwib.com /The_Woodcraft_Folk (390 words)

	Telegraph \| News
		It was founded on the socialist principles of peace, fraternity and co-operation, yet the existence of the Woodcraft Folk in the glades of West Sussex is proving to be far from harmonious.
		The entrance to the Woodcraft Park Farm is down an unmade, narrow lane leading from the village green beside the Noah's Ark public house and St Laurence's Church.
		It said that "in view of any reasonable steps being taken by the Woodcraft Folk to deal with the issue of nuisance arising from their activities", Defra has said the certificate will be withdrawn in November.
	news.telegraph.co.uk /news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2005/05/31/nwood31.xml (799 words)

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		The Woodcraft Folk is a national organization for boys and girls.
		When I was with them the Lowestoft Woodcraft Folk was a group of about 25 children, average age about 9/10, and three adults.
		Woodcraft Boss Andy finds it all a bit much and has a quiet repose away from the action.
	members.lycos.co.uk /jwc/woodcraft.html (379 words)

	Woodcraft events (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		On the 1st July 2000 to honour 75 years of Woodcraft Folk we held a festival on Jesus Green.
		Many woodcraft folk of all ages showed their musical skills off with a concert.
		Thanks are due to Mr and Mrs Waterhouse for the kind use of their field again, Cambridge District for loaning equipment and all who attended, perhaps next time we'll get it up to double figures.
	www.cambridge-woodcraft.org.uk /events.htm (242 words)

	Directory - Society: People: Generations and Age Groups: Youth: Organizations: Woodcraft Folk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Woodcraft Folk West Coventry District · Information, resources, news and links as well as information about local groups.
		The Kibbo Kift Foundation · Historical archive of the Kibbo Kift, now disbanded, from which the Woodcraft Folk was formed in 1925.
		Woodcraft Folk Southwest Region · News and Information from the Southwest region.
	www.incywincy.com /default?p=245698 (192 words)

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		The Woodcraft Folk is an educational movement for children and young people,designed to develop self confidence and activity in society, with the aim of building a world based on equality,friendship,peace and co-operation.
		Who Are We Harrow Woodcraft Folk operates currently with four groups and they are as follows, Woodchips group for pre-school aged children,Elfins aged 6-9,Pioneer's aged 10-12, Venturer's are aged 13-15 and the DF's are 16-21.
		Harrow Woodcraft Folk have four camps a year and participate in trips for all groups.
	members.lycos.co.uk /harrowwoodcraftfolk (483 words)

	The Woodcraft League - About us
		About Us Camping and other outdoor activities are a base of our woodcraft programme because they have a magical influence on our souls.Being outdoors among friends and a sequence of numerous experiences form our world of friendship and our characters.
		Members of the Woodcraft League of the Czech Republic hold a broad variety of actions varying from weekend and summer camps or hiking and rambling in the Czech mountains to activities for disabled people, environmental work or canoeing, hiking or mountaineering abroad.
		Originally written by Ernest Thompson Seton and updated by a team of well-experienced woodcrafters is now a huge source of motivation for the programme in our camps and at the meetings.
	www.woodcraft.cz /english (535 words)

	ScienceDaily -- Browse Topics: Society/People/Youth/Organizations/Woodcraft_Folk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Woodcraft Folk West Coventry District - Information, resources, news and links as well as information about local groups.
		Woodcraft Folk Midlands Region - News, information and list of local districts from the Midlands regional office.
		Woodcraft Folk Southwest Region - News and Information from the Southwest region.
	www.sciencedaily.com /directory/Society/People/Youth/Organizations/Woodcraft_Folk (606 words)

	The Woodcraft Folk - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Woodcraft Folk - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Woodcraft Folk groups operate in England, Scotland and Wales, generally meeting weekly, and their activities include co-operative games, drama, camping trips, craftwork, singing and dancing, as well as following an educational programme based on the organisation's aims and principles.
		The Woodcraft Folk, External links and See also.
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Woodcraft_Folk (416 words)

	Ceremonies used in the Woodcraft Folk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Many different ceremonies have been used in the Woodcraft Folk since it's foundation in 1925.
		My own most vivid memories of being an Elfin and Pioneer (the 6-9 and 10 to 12 year age groups in the Woodcraft Folk) are often connected to the ceremonies attached to many activities.
		Used well these ceremonies can be a useful tool in forging a sense of identity for a Woodcraft Folk group.
	www.caela.clara.net /wcovwf/ceremony (166 words)

	Who are the Woodcraft Folk? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Woodcraft Folk is a British organisation working with children and young people for a world based upon peace and social justice.
		At every Woodcraft Folk activity there are always at least two registered adult members present.
		Adult members receive a regular magazine "Woodcraft World", and are also covered by the organisation's insurance when engaged in Woodcraft Folk activities.
	mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /wimbledon_woodcraft/who.htm (357 words)

	Edinburgh Woodcraft Folk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Woodcraft Folk in Edinburgh have four Elfin groups (6 — 9 years old), three Pioneer groups (10 —12 years old), a Venturer group (13-15) and a District Fellows (DFs) group (16 - 20 years old).
		Every year Edinburgh Woodcraft organises two large camps one at Yair just outside Galashiels during the Victoria Weekend in May and a week long summer camp usually in the first week in August.
		These are groups where the onus of organising and running the group is shared by the parents and carers of the young people.
	www.edinwoodcraft.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /introduction.html (272 words)

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		Founded in 1925, the Woodcraft Folk is a UK based Children's and Young Peoples Organisation, based on the principles of Co-operation, Equal Opportunities, International Friendship and Peace.
		The Woodcraft Folk is democratic and encourages full participation from even its youngest members.
		Woodcraft Folk Groups meet weekly and are often run by parents.
	www.personal.dundee.ac.uk /~mjwhiteh/wf/welcome.htm (358 words)

	Money grabbed from Woodcraft Folk\|16Apr05\|Socialist Worker
		The Woodcraft Folk was formed in 1925 as a coeducational alternative to the imperialist and militarist Scouting movement.
		There are those who believe that the goverment is punishing the Woodcraft Folk for its opposition to the invasion of Iraq.
		The Woodcraft Folk has received no favours and precious little in the way of fairness.
	www.socialistworker.co.uk /article.php4?article_id=6211 (1739 words)

	House of Commons Hansard Written Answers for 13 May 2004 (pt 2)
		The only discussions I am aware of relate to a campsite operated by the Woodcraft Folk in Lurgashall for which an approach was made for a camping exemption certificate.
		My officials held a meeting with members of the Woodcraft Folk, Chichester district council and Lurgashall parish council on 9 June 2003 to discuss the Woodcraft Folk's application for a camping exemption certificate.
		In the light of the mediator's report, I agreed to issue a camping exemption certificate to the Woodcraft Folk for one year, subject to further discussion between the parties to resolve outstanding issues.
	www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk /pa/cm200304/cmhansrd/vo040513/text/40513w02.htm (1198 words)

	Irvine Woodcraft Folk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Woodcraft Folk is a voluntary children's and young people's organisation.
		Woodcraft Folk Groups are organised into different age ranges; Elfins for children aged 6-9; Pioneers, 10-12 year olds, and Venturers 13 - 15 year olds.
		For further information about the Woodcraft Folk click on the symbol to reach the Woodcraft Folk on the web.
	homepages.enterprise.net /jimbarr/irvine/Irvweb/irvine.htm (134 words)

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