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A Windy and Wet Winter Concludes
Our winter newsletter is here! It's been a busy few months - we have been delivering four 12 week training courses in Sustainable Woodland Management, hired 8 new Activity Leaders and have exciting new projects! Read more in our newsletter.
The last few months have been difficult for many, Tir Coed are thinking of all those effected by the storms and flooding across South and North Wales and hope everyone stays safe and looks out for each other during these difficult and unprecedented months ahead.
Warmth in the Winter Woods - Sustainable Woodland Management 12 Week Course Launch
In the roundhouse at Jerry’s Scolton woodland, a fire crackles and the kettle bubbles to the boil. People are gathering to learn about trees, plants, animals and fungi; whose intricate interactions are the ecology of woodland life. Led by Emily and Tom, 10 trainees will be learning how to extract useful materials and balance these elements; connecting with nature and each other in ways that sustain life for all.
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End of Year Report, November 2018-2019.
Our End of Year Report for November 2018-2019 is out! Read about all the fantastic work that has been achieved over the last year. We engaged with 2,824 people with 100% of our participants enjoying our sessions!
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Christmas Woody Workshop in Ceredigion
Creative Tutor Anna Thomas ran a Christmas workshop for 14 of Aberaeron Youth Centre members on behalf of Ceredigion Youth Services, which totalled 56 hours of work!
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Viking invasion at the Elan Valley...
...Not Vikings as such but Viking Pole Lathes! 9 trainees undertook 264 hours of work alongside Tir Coed tutors Wil and Anna to build 4 viking pole lathes. NB: No pillaging happened during this invasion!
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Introducing Elan Valley's new Activity Leaders!
Tir Coed have recently hired 8 new Activity Leaders who will run our activities and training in the woodlands. Colin and Hazel will be delivering activities in the beautiful Elan Valley, Powys, alongside Co-ordinator Anna Georgiou and Mentor Gayle Atherfold-Dudley! Pob lwc!
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Introducing Pembrokeshire's new Activity Leaders!
Tir Coed have recently hired 8 new Activity Leaders who will run our activities and training in the woodlands. Emily and Tom will be delivering activities in Pembrokeshire, alongside Co-ordinator Adam Dawson and Mentor Nancy Hardy! Pob lwc!
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Introducing Ceredigion's new Activity Leaders!
Tir Coed have recently hired 8 new Activity Leaders who will run our activities and training in the woodlands. Cath and Stevie will be delivering activities in Ceredigion, alongside Co-ordinator Cath Seymour and Mentor Steve Parkin! Pob lwc!
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Introducing Carmarthenshire's new Activity Leaders!
Tir Coed have recently hired 8 new Activity Leaders who will run our activities and training in the woodlands. Ben and Peter will be delivering activities in Carmarthenshire, alongside Co-ordinator Nancy Hardy in our first year delivering in the county! Pob lwc!
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Farewell to Lowri
It's a sad time for us at Tir Coed as we have had to say farewell to Marketing and Dysgu am Goed officer, Lowri Hopkins. After 3 incredible years, Lowri's passion and hard work is the epitome of Tir Coed's vision. Thank you to Lowri on behalf of everyone, past and present at Tir Coed, for all of your hard work and for all the laughter you have brought us over the last few years.
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