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A couple of weeks ago the Woodcraft children's group (6-9 year olds) that I have been helping with hit a crisis - the wonderful leader, Catherine, who had been running the group had always warned us that she was leaving but then had to leave 5 weeks earlier than planned.

Photo: Woodcraft badge and climbing wall in Gloucester

We had a crisis meeting for the group which currently meets in Uplands hall but used to meet in Randwick Village Hall. Those of us at the meeting divided up the tasks and we each took it on ourselves to lead one of the sessions - at the moment only 12 children are registered but we will go up to 20 but wanted to be sure we were totally confident about running the sessions first. There are always 2 leaders (CRB checked etc) and often more than several other parent helpers - children come from across from Cashes Green, Randwick, Paganhill, Uplands and more. We have a waiting list but there maybe room in the summer - call the Stroud Woodies membership line on: 07504 349199.

Anyhow last week I took the easy option and offered to help with a puppet show project - the only trouble was that just before we were to start the two 'Venturer' helpers who had been organising the session dropped out - help! It was OK - puppets had been made the previous week and I was well used to playing games - the puppet shows themselves also worked out - one group following a Cinderella story while the other making their own up about fighting over toy cars and the need for sharing.....

This Thursday was the big trip - a session in the Warehouse Bouldering room in Gloucester - lots of fun indeed - in fact almost as many parents there - although they were not as adventurous as the children! Next week it is Cookie cooking.

Read more about Woodcraft here.