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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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From Sapling to Shave horse in 5 days at the Elan Valley
6 Trainees joined experienced Tir Coed tutor Colin and former Tir Coed trainee Blue as support tutor to build 4 shave horses from locally sourced Ash in 180 hours - 5 days at the beautiful Elan Valley, Powys. Read the blog to find out what they got up to.
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"Best Day Ever!"
11 young people from the RAY Ceredigion youth project based in Aberaeron spent 44 hours enjoying an activity session in the woods. The forest adventure session was run by Jenny Dingle and Anna Thomas from Coed Tyllwyd in Llanfarian.
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Traditional Woodland Craft Progression Course in Pembrokeshire
The aim of our progression weeks is to deepen knowledge, understanding and skills developed during the longer courses. 6 trainees who have recently completed a bridge building course spent 153 hours learning how to build traditional green woodworking equipment.
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Natural Dyeing and Craft Activities
Lead by Jenny Dingle and Anna Thomas a 19 member strong Ceredigion based Home education group enjoyed a total of 95 hours of nature based craft activities in the woods at Coed Tyllwyd, Llanfarian.
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