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Ruscombe Green (Free subscription) | 03/10/2008
Last night, after work, I was running the Elfin Woodcraft group - we sort of rotate the leaders role and for various reasons I ended up with it this evening unexpectedly - 14 children and a collection of adults went rambling through Stroud town centre with the litter picker-upper thingummies. We managed 3 or 4 bags full of litter - yes I know it is the Council's job to collect litter but this
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Ruscombe Green (Free subscription) | 21/09/2008
Today is the International Day of Peace as designated by the United Nations and campaigned for by Peace One Day - and wow was it a moving ceremony in Stroud. I joined many others - including our local Elfin Woodcraft group in their newly tied-dyed T-shirts - for a World Peace Flag Ceremony in front of the Sub Rooms at 3pm - every flag of every country - 197 flags - all handmade by Japanese women
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About Landscaping (Free subscription) | 14/09/2008
Wood burls are large rounded outgrowths on the trunk or branch of a tree (see picture). A curiosity of nature, wood burls are often used decoratively as a veneer in woodcraft.
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Politics for People (Free subscription) | 13/09/2008
Co-operative Party Conference hasn't just been big announcements and major speeches . We have been joined by an array of organisations from the co-operative, labour and Fairtrade movements. Stalls representing Co-operatives UK, the Co-operative Group and the Co-operative News joined the Woodcraft Folk and Supporters Direct. Particularly fun stalls were those of Divine Chocolate, Liberation Nuts and...
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New York Newsday (Free subscription) | 04/09/2008
When it comes to handsaws, one usually isn't enough; there are saws for virtually every purpose. So, with help from Irwin, Shark and Woodcraft, among other makers and sellers, here are some things to think about before buying.
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Vietnam Business Finance (Free subscription) | 14/08/2008
Vietnamese wood-product exports to the Japanese market will continue to rise if domestic producers can cash in on the tastes of Japanese consumers in a timely manner. According to Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) experts, with an annual growth rate of 4.8%, Viet Nam is currently among the three largest woodwork exporters to Japan . In the first six months of this year, Viet Nam
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Boing Boing (Free subscription) | 30/05/2008
Woodcraft has an article about hidden drawers in furniture. The one shown here has a double-secret box! Link (via Make)...
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PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 27/05/2008
PARKERSBURG, W.Va., May 27 /PRNewswire/ -- With the introduction of its
new line of woodworking project plans, Woodcraft is redefining the old
adage "plan your work, and work your plan." Offering contemporary, high
quality projects, easy-to-follow illustrated instructions and specific
supply and tool lists, Woodcraft Magazine's Classic Project Plans are
making it easier for woodworkers of all skill...
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Ruscombe Green (Free subscription) | 09/05/2008
It's been a week of meetings - last night two - after a Transition Stroud Energy group meeting planning the Open Homes it was a Green party monthly meeting, tonight it was Woodcraft Folk and kite flying on Minch Common then straight to Whiteshill and Ruscombe Parish Council - anyway I'll try and catch up on the blog soon but wanted to list the Cheltenham Science Festival events - a Friends of the...
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The Dallas Business Journal (Free subscription) | 30/04/2008
Dallas Woodcraft Co., a fine wall furnishings plant owned by Carrollton-based Home Interiors & Gifts Inc., will lay off 109 employees when it closes its doors on June 30, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.
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Express & Echo (Free subscription) | 30/04/2008
Exeter Woodcraft Folk trekked 12 miles around the city's Green Circle on a fundraising walk.
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Ruscombe Green (Free subscription) | 26/04/2008
I've mentioned a fair few times Stroud District Woodcraft Folk - I am currently one of the leaders of the Willow Elfin group - and on Thursday I led a group of 14 children through Randwick woods - the bluebells and wood anenome are amazing - and it was a glorious evening, We had the quiz you see in the photo - the answers have been filled in although not easy to read or view!! It was part of identifying...
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Article Archive (Free subscription) | 09/04/2008
With the help of a responsible adult, any young child can have a lot of fun completing these simple woodcraft projects.
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Express & Echo (Free subscription) | 07/04/2008
Exeter Woodcraft Folk are holding a sponsored walk around all 12 miles of the city's Green Circle on Sunday, April 27.
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Make Something Today (Free subscription) | 01/04/2008
We were in a bind last week in the Toolmonger shop. We couldn’t find the stain we wanted anywhere locally, and we needed it pretty bad to get a project done on time. We swallowed hard and ordered online from Woodcraft. In short,
