Its all to easy to drift through life from day to day without ever really paying attention, without noticing the way the sun bounces off that puddle, without clocking the cool shade under that tree, without appriciating the basics. Spring Awakening is the event that gets back to basics. Nature, Camping, Friends, Food, Fire, Water and Workshops – uncompromised and pure Woodcraft Folk fundamentals.
Oh well! Woodcraft is quite old you know. And it has been evolving continually since it all started. A back to basics event is the one where things are done old-school style. That would be stuff like singing by the fire, bushcraft, gazing at the stars, keepin it real etc.
After the beautiful success of 2009 Spring Awakening is going back to Woodcraft Park Farm just outside London. Its being coordinated by Susie Billig and Sophie Slater and has an inspiring programe of workshops, games, craft, hands on, heads on and simple good times.
Susie Billig, 51 Hillside Gardens, Walthamstow, London, E17 3RH
If you have any questions or concerns please get in touch with susie directly by e-mailing her: sbillig@btinternet.com
If you want to book train tickets, the nearest station is Haslemere. The link below will show you where you’re going, with more detailed information coming after you book.
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
