Outdoor Learning Wales Has an Activefacebook Group Which Is Located At
OLW Website:
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Outdoor Learning Wales has an activeFacebook group which is located at:
The OLW Coordinator regulates membership and content. It is advised to change their notification settings to prevent constant updates on posts.
Network group officers are encouraged to direct members to the group and to post information on the network group’s activities.
This group was set up to enable OLW members to exchange ideas and information about outdoor learning. Outdoor Learning Wales does not accept responsibility for any posts on this group and individual group members are asked to only post items that are consistent with the aims of OLW and the group.Please do not post content that constitutes personal or business promotion and advertising.
Please do not post petitions.OLW reserves the right to remove inappropriate posts and members posting them.
Network group members need to locate the group via the search tab and ask to join.
Members can set up a separate Facebook account if they do not wish to share personal information on an existing account. Each separate network group must apply this pinned post to their account: This group is for members of the XXXXX Outdoor Learning Wales Network to arrange meetings. For idea sharing and more OLW information, please join Outdoor Learning Wales
Outdoor Learning Wales has a Twitter account that members are welcome to contribute to.
This was set up to enable OLW members to exchange ideas and information about outdoor learning. Outdoor Learning Wales does not accept responsibility for any tweetsposted and individual group members are asked to only tweet items that are consistent with the aims of OLW and the network group.Please do not tweet content that constitutes personal or business promotion and advertising.
Please do not tweet petitions.OLW reserves the right to remove inappropriate tweets.
OLW Monthly Bulletin:
The bulletin is produced by the OLW Coordinator and OLW Support Officers each month for electronic mail out to members at the beginning of each month. To ensure receipt of the bulletin, any changes to group membership email addresses or new members contact details need to be sent to the OLW Coordinator at the email below.
The bulletin is uploaded to Facebook and Twitter and on the OLW website – news section- once it has been sent out to the network.
Suggestions for content, details on upcoming courses and events from OLW membership and the wider outdoor learning community can be made via email to:. The bulletin is available in Welsh as well as English so translation time means that any submissions for the bulletin must be sent by the 20th of the month.
Group Press Releases:
Ifyour group is planning an event, skillshare or are working on a project you might want to consider writing a press release for your local news media. This can be done to generate publicity leading up to gain an audience or following to highlighting success.
A picture tells a thousand words. If the event/activity is yet to take place, then think about a photo opportunity that can be organized for attending press photographers or to attach to the press release. Written photo permission needs to in place especially with children and young people. Supply the name of the photographer as well as details of who is in the photograph which needs to be in high resolution ideally.
Example Template
(Network Group name & telephone/contact details)
LOCAL (Event/Project name) GOES AHEAD
WITH Natural Resources Wales FUNDING
Outdoor Learning Wales (OLW), Outdoor Learning Wales (OLW) is a national network that aims to increase the understanding, appreciation and sustainable use of Wales’ natural environment.
OLW has awarded funds to the local (area) Network Group to take forward their ( title).
(£ amount awarded) for (project title) from the Outdoor Learning Project Fund has been awarded which will enable the Network Group to:
(Explain who or what the story is about. Give a brief summary highlighting the key points such as the location for the story, the reason for the event/activity (what were the group trying to achieve) and identify the possible hook e.g. local or human interest, topical/current interest or association, the “ahhh” factor, quirky element, unlikely partnership, etc. Explain what the money will be used for and explain the benefits to the school/college/group or community concerned).
(Include a quote from a spokesperson for your group, or child taking part, etc, including their name, position in the group, school, age) e.g. “Network Group Chairman Roy Bloggs is thrilled at the funding. He said: “The money will make a real difference and will help us to ….” A good sound bite quote from either a participant/teacher/parent will make all the difference – especially with local press coverage. Please provide name and contact details with the quote).
Outdoor Learning Wales has active network groups throughout Wales under the leadership of the OLW Co-ordinator and regional facilitators. Thousands of people of all ages take part each year in OLW-led activities intended to develop environmental awarenessby understanding, appreciating and using Wales’ natural resources sustainably, increase first-hand outdoor learning opportunitiesin and about the natural environment and improve physical and emotional well-being through opportunities in the natural environment.
Further information can be found at:
Date:(date of writing here)
Press contact: (name of writer here)
For more information about other projects in the local area please contact:
(Contact person for Network Group + telephone & e-mail )
For wider details on OLW activities, contact:
OLW Coordinator: Karen Clarke, 07721302667,
Outdoor Learning Wales