Woodcraftfolk

“Sustaining Existing Groups & Districts”

Woodcraft Folk Development Conference (2nd& 3rdNovember 2013)

Mechanic’s Institute, 103 Princess Street, Manchester

Come and share your practice, concerns, ideas and creativity to make Woodcraft Folk Bigger & Better.

This year’s Development Conference has a sustainability theme, and will:

  1. Host workshops by the Big Lottery Fund, Co-opertaive College & Change Agents UK
  2. Share good practice in leader succession (recruitment, training & handover)
  3. Create top tips in seeking funding from Awards for All
  4. Learn from the lessons of the recent volunteer recruitment pilots
  5. Pilot a new training resource on Leader Co-operation and Conflict Resolution
  6. Make recommendations to inform future policy reviews and funding applications

Who should attend?

  • Group Leaders
  • District Contacts
  • Members of all ages (new and well established) with an interest in the sustainability of local groups and Districts

Woodcraft folk, Units 9 & 10, 83 Crampton Street, London, SE17 3BF

General Secretary: Kirsty Palmer Registered charity number 1073665

T: +44 (0)20 7703 4173 F: +44 (0)20 7358 6370

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Saturday 2nd November 2013

9:30amRegistration

10amConference open

10:30amMentoring Merry-go-round

12:30pmLunch

1:30pmWorkshops

3pmBreak

3:30pm Open Space

5pmEnd of conference

7pmDinner

8:30pmCraft & singing

Sunday 3rd November 2013

10amRecap from day 1

10:30amRetention survey results

11am Exploring the issues

12 noon Solution finding

1pmLunch

2pmNext steps

2:30pmEvaluation

3pmConference close

Woodcraft folk, Units 9 & 10, 83 Crampton Street, London, SE17 3BF

General Secretary: Kirsty Palmer Registered charity number 1073665

T: +44 (0)20 7703 4173 F: +44 (0)20 7358 6370

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Accommodation is available on Friday evening at Manchester YHA for those traveling great distances.

For more information contact Debs McCahon on or 0845 217 8939

Food, crèche, accommodation in dormitories at Manchester YHA and travel expenses are provided for all members who book and pay their returnable deposit by Friday 18th October 2013.

“Sustaining Existing Groups & Districts”

Saturday 2nd& Sunday 3rd November 2013

Booking Form

Your details

Name:
District:
Address:
Email:
Telephone:

I will be attending: (please tick)

Saturday 2ndonly

Sunday 3rdonly

Both days

Your requirements

Dietary requirements / Vegan
Vegetarian
Other (please specify)
Access needs
Childcare / Yes (please contact Debs to discuss details)
 No
Overnight accommodation is provided at Manchester YHA / Yes on Friday & Saturday
Yes on Saturday only
 No

Please return this form with a £20 returnable deposit to Tracy Cleveland, Woodcraft Folk, Units 9 & 10, 83 Crampton Street, London, SE17 3BQ. Initial reservations can be made by email

Woodcraft folk, Units 9 & 10, 83 Crampton Street, London, SE17 3BF

General Secretary: Kirsty Palmer Registered charity number 1073665

T: +44 (0)20 7703 4173 F: +44 (0)20 7358 6370

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