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The Foundry, Lawshall.Suffolk
On Saturday 13th September the Trust marked the occasion
with a birthday party at their headquarters in Lawshall, Suffolk and invited
people and organisations that have been involved in their projects over the
years.
The Birthday party itself was a great success! Over 80
people joined the Founders, Trustees and Staff at the Foundry to review our
work during the last 25 years, listen to presentations from the Founders of
GLT, Ric Edelman and Nigel Hughes, and to learn about the ambitious plans for
the Charity’s future work from CEO Ashley Seaborne.
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Over the previous 8 months staff planned for ‘Legacy Legs’;
an idea that connected 47 WildSpace and Environmental Education projects together.
In total, 121 miles were covered by 22 staff and colleagues of GLT; with
partners, family members and pets either running, riding or walking to, from
and around a WildSpace or project location. This sponsored event raised £500
for the Charity’s work and will help fund a ‘Woodland Minds’ course for young
people. Ashley ran the length from Babergh Disrict Council to Buckle's Wood and
presented us with a commemorative plaque Management group, which will be
displayed in our notice board.
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Following a wonderful hog roast and buffet for
lunch, we were guided round Frithy Wood, an area of ancient woodland and Golden
Wood. There was artwork on show by Artheads (a Bury St Edmunds Charity), as well as storytelling, exhibitions showing how Community WildSpaces
have flourished, Forest School training, green crafts and demonstrations of
bodging techniques. To end the day
guests were offered some of the beautiful birthday cake made by Sarah from GLT.
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We hope their ideas and trees will flourish
and grow over the next 25years!
