We have our 2017 calendar now available at £6.50 each.
If you want to buy one, they are available from the Bush Inn (Upper Cwmbran), Davies Timber or order one online here and we’ll arrange how we can get them to you.
All proceeds will go towards projects in our much loved woodland.
BBQ and Campfire. For more information click here
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We are holding our volunteer day on Sunday 16th. Please visit this link for more details
Once again Blaen Brân Community Woodland has won the prestigious Green Flag award. It is judged against a range of criteria – how welcoming, health and safety, cleanliness and maintenance, sustainability, conservation, community involvement and management.
Needless to say, the woodland passed with flying colours , thanks to its members, volunteers, directors and the community who use it.
If you’re interested in becoming a member, volunteering or anything else to do with the woodland, contact us on enquiries@blaenbran.wales
Come and join us for a chat and a cuppa from 17th July to 28th August
On Saturday 9th July we are holding a spoon carving course up at the log circle area in Blaen Bran, starting at 10am and finishing at 2pm.
There is a maximum of 10 places available, and initially, places on the course are on offer to members of BBCW only, but if any vacancies remain, closer to the event, these will be made available to non-members.
There is a charge of £10 per person, which is really cheap for such a course, and you get to take your own spoon home with you!
There is a minimum age for attendees of 13 years. Also, anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Steve, our volunteer co-ordinator, who is an experienced spoon carver himself, will deliver the training and provide all of the materials and tools required. You will use a straight bladed knife and also a curved hook knife. You’ll learn a range of cuts with these knives which will enable you to use such carving tools efficiently and safely.
Join us for a creative craft training course set in our fantastic community woodland.
Advisable to bring a pack lunch but teas and coffees will be provided
Please be aware that very sharp knives will be used during this training course!!
Anyone interested in joining us to learn a new skill, please apply by email to – “enquiries@blaenbran.wales”
On Sunday 19th June we’re inviting you all to build dens for Save the Children’s Den Day. We intend to start at 2.00 pm and finish at about 4.00 pm. It’s a fun way for your children to raise funds that will change children’s lives, while they learn new skills and important lessons about the world around them. They will be joining children from around the UK to unleash their imaginations and transforming Parsons Wood and the surrounding area into a collection of amazing dens. We’re asking children to bring in a £2 donation to take part. The money they raise will be sent to Save the Children so they can help make life better for children around the world who don’t have a safe place to sleep at night.
We will provide sticks and string. All the children will need is a little guidance and some imagination in covering their dens to make them habitable.
Of course, there is nothing stopping adults participating as well – why should the children have all the fun?
Den Day will be an amazing adventure for all – and as well as having lots of fun we will be making a big difference to children in some of the world’s poorest countries.
We would really appreciate your help to raise money for this great cause and make Den Day an experience your children will always remember!
For more information you can also visit the event website at denday.org and learn more about Save the Children at savethechildren.org.UK
Our annual general meeting will be held this year on Saturday 4th June at 12.30 PM in the log circle in the woodland. We have a canopy that be put over it in case of adverse weather. We intend to hold a bracken bashing session from 10.00 am followed by the AGM. It is expected this will last no more than 45 minutes.
The documents necessary have been sent to members by email. if you are a member and haven’t received them, please email enquiries@blaenbran.wales and I will get them to you.
