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Join us for this one-day course and learn how to make your very own wooden spoon with an axe, knife and gouge. You’ll be guided through every step of the process from choosing your wood to designing your spoon, learning techniques needed as you go. ow.ly/4W6t50K8Bmg

Next up, it's our famous 'Make Your Own Stool' workshop! You'll learn how to use round wood to make a rustic stool, using traditional tools to make the different components and assemble the frame, before weaving the seat. Book here: ow.ly/Ci5P50K8BOa

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And for our last workshop of the programme, it's time to get those tools sharp, because the sharper the tool, the safer the work! On this half-day course, you'll learn how to keep your basic green woodworking tools sharp and safe. Book online: ow.ly/CbWm50KfKKE

Don't forget to check out our full workshop programme! There's something for everyone this Autumn, from spoons to benches to stools. Learn how to use and maintain the tools needed for greenwoodworking. And have loads of fun doing it! Book online: ow.ly/xckc50KfLoF

Getting ready for a round wood timber framing workshop this weekend. #buildstuff #morticeabdtennon #realwood #newwoodculture

A totally EPIC weekend working on our new roundwood timber framed office. There was bark stripping, peg making, scribing, joint cutting, more scribing, a little head scratching and more than a little laughter. Thanks to everyone who came along.

Scottish coppice gathering. Site visits, coppice crafts, charcoal fun and discussion about all things coppice booking here greenaspirationsscotland.co.uk/event-details/… #coppice #Scotland #crafts #billhooksatdawn

On the telly box tonight bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

Getting sticky! Longest one yet

I NEED EVERY FOLLOWER TO RT THIS Your local postie is facing the most important week ever. They are facing intimidation, threats and bullying from an out of control management team. They will strike for 2 days to save the service and their jobs. Are you with them?

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TFN is SCVO's magazine for the voluntary sector   This month - Scottish Child Payments: the most effective policy any Scottish Government administration has yet delivered? With expert insight from: Chris Birt   Available to all to read, enjoy and share: okt.to/rqHmG8

Hunt violence and wildlife killing was reported from all across the UK yesterday. Foxes killed, windscreens smashed and saboteurs driven into by terriermen and hunt support. It's time for this to end once and for all. It's time to end hunting in the UK. RT if you're with us.

Spent a day in the company of Betty, the charcoal kiln Green Aspirations Scotland CIC. Many thanks to Jo and Paul for their generosity and good chat! I am completely enamoured with the charcoal process so this was a dreamy research trip.