News from Green Aspirations
Welcome to the second edition of our newsletter. April has been full of Wee Skelfs, charcoal, and the beginning of our workshop season, not to mention volunteering, sticks, games, woodworking groups, and more. Here's a bit more about what's been going on, and some info about what's coming up next.
What’s on
Workshops
Workshop season kicked off in April, with Shavehorses and Hazel Hurdles. Next up, you can learn how to keep your tools sharp and how to make your own charcoal. And we have a couple of spaces on the Pole Lathe workshop in June. Aimed at young people and adults (12+).
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Out and about
We've signed up for a few shows this year, chatting about we do and doing demos of our woodworking and blacksmithing. First up is the Drymen Show on 31 May, followed by Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games on 7 June.
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Craft Hoolie 2025
Join us for a special event in August, bringing together the best crafters and trainers from around the UK and beyond over a 10-day period. Two weekends full of taster sessions, and guest workshops throughout the week in between. A fantastic opportunity to try new crafts and meet like-minded people.
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Charcoal
Spring and summer really mark the height of our charcoal season, which we supply to shops and restaurants throughout Scotland (and now England, too!). You can also buy direct from us, online or on site. Look out for an appearance at a big BBQ festival, too!
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Wee Skelfs: Summer Dates!
After a great few days over the Easter holidays, summer dates are now live online! It's a great way for kids to get outdoors, get creative, and get close to nature. We asked Skelfs what they liked most about the club - scroll down to see that they said!
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News from Wee Skelfs
Over 6 days this Easter holiday, we welcomed Wee Skelfs onto our site to experience our risky-play based club. Risky play is an approach that encourages kids to use their imaginations, assess risks, and solve problems, which helps in all areas of childhood development. Each day starts with a chat around the fire about our basic safety rules, followed by a boundary walk so the Skelfs know where they're allowed to play, and then the kids are set free! Some spend time in the Toy Shop, making things out of wood. Others prefer the craft tent, painting or making things with wool. Some like making dens in the woods, or just exploring the area. All enjoy the freedom to run around, eat their snacks whenever they like, and get hands-on with tools. And they all love the mudpit! This holiday, we saw a brand new addition to our hanging gallery, as well as paintings, and some very imaginative mega-weapons! We asked the kids what they most enjoyed about Skelfs - here's what they said!
Get in touch!
We'd love to hear from you if you have any questions about what we do or how you can get involved. Just email us on hello@greenaspirationsscotland.co.uk.
