What is it? Things are the backbone of the District Fellows Movement. They are weekend residential events where DF committee (who are these people?..http://vimeo.com/8501309) meets with DFs to discuss the bits and pieces that make up the running of the movement. Not only is coming to a Thing a great way to get your voice heard and make the movement your own, but it’s also an ace opportunity to meet new people.
The theme of East Thing will be THE FUTURE and will be buzzing with workshops on developing the Eastern Region, how DFs can get involved in Woodcraft Centre and MESTUP, discussions on the bits and bobs that make up DFs, a futuristic party, an EASTer egg hunt and campfire..
When is it? 12-14th March 2010
Where is it? Cottered Guide’s Centre. Cottered is a small picturesque village in Hertfordshire between Baldock and Stevenage. The centre was once a school and has a large hall for some hurly burly workshops and sleeping. There are five beds in “leader’s” rooms for a bit more privacy and also pitches outside for you outdoor folk (Cambridge Woodcraft Folk will fingers crossed be able to provide vangoes). Check it out on: http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=532032&y=229369&z=0&sv=sg9+9qp&st=2&pc=sg9+9qp&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf
How do I get there? The closest train station is Baldock, from there we’ll be trying to sort out some ferrying system of minibuses and taxis. There will be also a minibus going down from Cambridge with equipment and the like.
How much will it cost? Your first Thing is absolutely FREE! For those of you who have attended a Thing before, the cost will be £10.
How do I book? Print a generic booking form from the spanthatworld.com website. Don’t forget to put down your estimated price of travel and your preferred sleeping arrangements. Then post it off with your payment to:
Bea Bottomley, 9 Humberstone Road, Cambridge, CB4 1JD, Cambs
Any brainwaves/pearls of wisdom/ burning questions? Drop me a line on 03bbottomley@googlemail.com, or give me a bell on 07786610378. An info pack is on the horizon so look out for it on spanthatworld.com in the near future.
The District Fellows Movement is the 16-20 year old members of the co-operative educational youth charity, the woodcraft folk, whose ideology is based on the principles of equality, peace, social justice and co-operation, with an emphasis on the empowerment of young people.
DF meetings usually consist of a group of like minded individuals meeting up at a regular time and place (someone's house, or a pub for instance, or even a community hall if the group is large enough) and taking part in usual woodcraft activities. These activities range from co-operative games, orgainising events, workshops and discussions, and general socialising!
The DF movement also meets up on a national basis frequently, to hold both social, educational events and business events allowing everyone to be involved in the running of DF's...
Annual Gathering: 2nd to 4th of july
DF Camp: 23rd to 30th july
V-Camp: 7th to 15th August
Walking Event: 28th to 30th August
