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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.

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, 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.

Wednesday, 7th July 2010

The National Forest Wood Fair: A Great Day Out at the End of the Summer

If you're looking for a great day out as the perfect end to the summer holidays, get along to the National Forest Wood Fair at Beacon Hill Country Park, Leicestershire, on August Bank Holiday Monday (30 August).

Wednesday, 16th June 2010

The National Forest Wood Fair - How Will You Get There?

The region's premier 'green' event - the National Forest Wood Fair - has just got greener!

Tuesday, 8th June 2010

Goldilocks and the Three Bears - The National Forest's One Oak Project with a Difference

The One Oak Project returns to the National Forest Wood Fair on August Bank Holiday Monday 30th August 2010 - but with a new twist.

Thursday, 25th March 2010

Call for Exhibitors at The National Forest Wood Fair

The National Forest Wood Fair, to be held at Beacon Hill Country Park in Leicestershire on Bank Holiday Monday August 30, is a great opportunity for woodworkers, craftspeople and all those who work with native wood or timber to display their wares and promote their skills.

Tuesday, 9th March 2010

Making Woods Work: Developing the Woodland Economy in and Around The National Forest

The National Forest Company has commissioned Rural Development Initiatives (RDI), a not-for-profit project management company, to run Making Woods Work - a two-year programme designed to boost the economic potential of woodland businesses in and around The National Forest.