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Wednesday, 1st September 2010

New Site Key to Success of National Forest Wood Fair

A new site surrounded with trees and opening to a commanding view of the surrounding National Forest proved a perfect setting for the sixth National Forest Wood Fair on Bank Holiday Monday.

Tuesday, 31st August 2010

Fox and Rabbit Kick off The National Forest Fun Run

Gabriel Fox and Moira Rabbit, the Forest Dwellers from Conkers, will be on the starting line for the National Forest Family Fun Run on Sunday September 19.

Thursday, 26th August 2010

From Royal Commission to Baby Bear at the National Forest Wood Fair

Mike Painter, wood carver extraordinaire, has taken on an unusual project for the National Forest Wood Fair, to be held on August Bank Holiday Monday.

Tuesday, 24th August 2010

Special Weekend Breaks for National Forest 10K Runners

Runners of the first ever National Forest 10K on Sunday September 19 can stay over during the race weekend ensuring they are fresh for the morning while enjoying a mini-break in this forest in the making.

Wednesday, 18th August 2010

TV Coverage Creates Massive Interest in The National Forest

The National Forest has seen a massive surge of interest, following the broadcast of BBC Countryfile, filmed in the Forest earlier this month.

Wednesday, 18th August 2010

William Morris Craft Fellows to House the Three Bears at the National Forest Wood Fair

Fellows of an ancient society set up to promote traditional construction skills have been honing their skills on green oak timber from The National Forest.

Tuesday, 17th August 2010

Clubs Top Training Tips for National Forest 10K

Members of the running clubs Ivanhoe Runners, South Derbyshire Road Runners and Hermitage Harriers, are inviting new members to join and gain top tips in preparation for the first ever National Forest 10K.

Wednesday, 4th August 2010

It's Oaks and Jokes for The National Forest

The country's comedians are being called on to raise some laughs - and cash.

Tuesday, 3rd August 2010

BBC Countryfile Film in the Forest

Crews from BBC Countryfile spent two days filming in The National Forest last week for a programme that will be aired on 8 August.

Tuesday, 3rd August 2010

Talking Trees at The National Forest Wood Fair

The programme for this year's Talks Tent at the National Forest Wood Fair has just been announced. With a theme of looking after the landscape and the trees, it promises to add a new dimension to this popular event held at Beacon Hill Country Park on Bank Holiday Monday 30 August.