Weave and decorate your own Christmas Wreath Click here for more details.
Social evening with Friends of the Earth
Together with Friends of the Earth, we are holding a quiz and games evening at the Bush Inn, Upper Cwmbran, on Tuesday 29th November at 7.30pm.
This is always a great night, with quizzes, games, dingbats, anagrams and more.
Tickets (£5 inc chips and a roll) are available from the Bush, or call 01633 875704
Come and join in a great night – and support some good causes too.
2017 Calendar
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.
Bonfire Night
BBQ and Campfire. For more information click here
Fancy Dress Haloween Party
Please click here for further details
October Volunteer Day
We are holding our volunteer day on Sunday 16th. Please visit this link for more details
Green flag awarded – again!
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
Den Day 2 – the return
We held a Den Day in June which, although successful, a lot of people said they couldn’t attend but asked could we do it again. So we will hold another Den Day on Sunday 14th August. Feel free to turn up any time between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm at the log circle and we’ll direct you to a place where you can build your den. We ask for a donation of £2 which will go to Save the Children. We’ll provide branches, sticks and leaves but feel free to gather your own. It’s a great activity for a family and proved great fun last time. Some Dads even let the children help!
Sue will be running her coffee and tea morning at the same time so refreshments will be available. So come along and join in even if you don’t have children with you
Teas in the trees
Come and join us for a chat and a cuppa from 17th July to 28th August
Greenwood Spoon Carving course – 9th July
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”
