Glasgow hosts anniversary gathering for the educational charity that’s enjoying a resurgence

Education charity Woodcraft Folk Scotland gathered in Glasgow to mark 90 years of its pioneering work with children.

Around 150 people of all ages from across the country got together at Garnethill Multicultural Centre for a feast, ceilidh dancing and reminiscing.

Established in 1925, for boys and girls. Its aim is to create a world built on equality, friendship, peace and co-operation through fun activities.

Woodcraft Folk Scotland currently has 22 group running in Dunblane, Falkirk, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling.

Reaching 15,000 young people across the UK, the charity’s ideals are enjoying a resurgence with new groups starting up in Stirling, Glasgow and Falkirk this year, and waiting lists for the most popular areas.

Groups meet weekly for a varied programme including games, drama, craftwork, singing and dancing as well as following an educational programme.

Hiking, hostelling, and camping are also undertaken at weekends and during holidays. There is a strong emphasis on co-operation and empowering young people.

Young people are involved at all levels of decision-making within the organisation, from setting their own programme at group nights to attending the annual conference as delegates.

Jethro Lennox, a volunteer with Woodcraft Folk since 2002, said: “Since 1925 the Woodcraft Folk has provided fun and games for young people across the country and it’s wonderful to see that, 90 years on, its popularity is on the rise once more.”

All profits from the celebration event are being donated to support refugees, through Glasgow’s Unity Centre.