Woodland Skills Centre News stories ….
Woodland Skills Centre news stories that are homegrown from Woodland Skills Centre’s own courses from courses in the woods and classroom, as well as interesting snippets!
Mindfulness in the Woods
I have attended two Mindfulness courses at the centre and absolutely loved them both. I was a little nervous at first but was made to feel extremely welcome. The courses were fantastic and I loved every minute of them. Being quite a anxious person the course has...
Bushcraft Knife
Many thanks for your course at Bodfari. Appreciated your patience, fascinating all the way & I am ever so chuffed with the result! Chas
Birthday Parties in the Woods
We have already run several birthday parties this year. Thank you so much for the Birthday Party for Polly on Saturday. The girls all had a really fantastic time in the woods. All of the feedback I have had has been positive and the parents are all very impressed with...
Willow Animal Sculpture
Just dropping you a line to say thanks for your hospitality and the Willow Course with Caroline was great she’s a lovely lady. I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and it was well worth the trip. All the best with the new build and everything else you folk do it’s a great...
Make a Shave Horse – Review
Had a great day yesterday making a shave horse. Lovely friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Help on hand when needed but allowed to just get on with it too. Second visit for a course and I'm sure it won't be my last. David
Review Charcoal Course
Hi guys, just a quick note to say thank you so much for an excellent day making charcoal, Helens knowledge and explanations were spot on, can't believe l learnt so much in just one day. Had a really fun day with Sabine and Dylan as well, thank you for your company!...
Review Wood Carving course
I have been there several times. Our daughter did a wood owl carving course there and thoroughly enjoyed it. Really friendly and helpful people. I am really impressed with their eco classroom. Its definitely worth picking up some of their BBQ charcoal. Never had...
Review Basket Making course
Yet another wonderful weekend making baskets with the amazing teacher and basket maker Mandy Coates. Such a beautiful place and the people that run it are so knowledgeable, welcoming and friendly. I highly recommend any of their courses. Still smiling five hours...
Llys y Goedwig member blog – Beaufort report on five star social forestry training
Recently Llais y Goedwig initiated a pilot bursary scheme to support community woodlands attend Coed Lleol’s Social Forestry OCN course. The course explores the use of woodlands to promote social and human wellbeing, equipping trainees with the tools to apply Social...
Review for ‘Managing a Small Woodland’ and ‘Practical Woodland Tasks’
I recently attended a course at the WSC, and would like to write a few words about it: I originally applied for the Practical Woodland Tasks course, but not enough signed up for it; however, the WSC suggested I attend the Managing a Small Woodland, and they would...
Family Weekend
We had a brilliant weekend with you. Thank you so much for everything. See you again very soon. Nic
Denbigh Scouts and Cubs
The Woodland Skills Centre was very much enjoyed by the group. In fact this was the best thing the Cubs said we did during this year. Just being able to explore a beautiful woodland, cook over an open fire, foraging, understanding more about trees and nature. Plus...