Edinburgh
Woodcraft Folk

Highlights of 2001

Edinburgh Woodcraft were invited to a civic reception at the City Chambers to celebrate the 75 ^th anniversary of Woodcraft. This was from 6 - 7p.m. during which we had co-operative games a story from Ben, a welcoming speech from the deputy Provost and a sing-song in true woodcraft tradition. Everything went well and thank you to everybody who made this an enjoyable eveining. Unfortunately the local press did not consider this to be a noteworthy occassion for reporting so we did not get our hoped for publicity.
The Woodcraft Ceilidh is at St. Peter's Church Lutton Place on the 17 ^th of March. St Patrick's Day, so dress appropriately.
Another good time was had by all who attended on this wintry night. Thanks to everybody who supported this event.
All the Pioneers and Venturers in the District are invited to Braincroft Bunkhouse near Crieff for the weekend of 30 ^th March to 1 ^st April for an active packed weekend!
The weather decided to improve on this weekend to allow the 8 adults and 17 pioneers and venturers to go for a walk at Dunkeld (Birnam Hill) and to enjoy some wild wide games on the upper slopes of the grounds at Braincroft.
The Meadows and Bluebell Elfins are off to Dunolly House, Aberfeldy on the same weekend.
A fine weekend by all accounts with walking, swimming and games being enjoyed by the 60 people who were able to get a place on this popular outing!

Yair Mini-Camp which is open to all will be held over the Victoria Weekend 18 ^th May to 21 ^st May.
Unfortunately due to the foot and mouth crisis this camping weekend has to be postponed until next year. However alternative sites are being investigated.

An excursion is being planned for Sunday 10 ^th June. This has been set for Beecraigs Country Park 3 miles outside Linlithgow in the Bathgate Hills. As well as pond-dipping with the country ranger there is a possibility of doing some climbing /abseiling (still to be confirmed) as well as orienteering and going for walks in the extensive park grounds. A bus will leave Bruntsfield Links at 11.00 am, returning from Beecraigs at 5.00 pm.

A barbecue is to be held at Bonaly Scout Camp on Bonaly Road from 6.30 to 9 on 22 ^nd June.
In order to cover costs BBQ tickets will be priced at £2 for an adult and £1 for a young person. These will be available from June from your group coordinator who will also be able to give you details of the evening
The District summer camp is being held earlier this year so that those who wish can go to the International Woodcraft camp at Walesby in Sherwood Forest later in the summer. The District camp is from Saturday 30 ^th June to Saturday 7 ^th July. After much searching and delays due to the foot and mouth epidemic the camp will be in the grounds of Brahan Country Park 4 miles south west of Dingwall on an island in the River Conon. We will be sharing our camp with other groups from around Scotland.
The International camp at which National Council are expecting upwards of 3000 people is from Monday 30 ^th July to Saturday 11 ^th August.

Edinburgh Woodcraft Folk

Highlights of 2001

Edinburgh
Woodcraft Folk