Tuesday, 19th June 2012
New Bank Holiday Break Launched for The National Forest Wood Fair
With the May bank holidays over and the Jubilee bunting barely a memory, it is time to look forward to the August bank holiday with a new Wood Fair Short Break.
Friday, 15th June 2012
Children to Get Arty at the Ashby Show with The National Forest Drawing Competition
The National Forest marquee at this year's Ashby Show will be a hive of creative activity as families take part in The National Forest's "Forest of Drawings" competition. The marquee will have everything children (aged between 4-11 years) will need to create their leafy masterpieces - pencils, crayons, pens and the entry posters for the competition.
Wednesday, 13th June 2012
Get in Training for The National Forest 10K
With three months to go until The National Forest 10K, which sets off from Conkers on Sunday September 16, it is time to get in training, is the advice from local running clubs. The National Forest 10K is a perfect introductory race for beginner runners but it is really important that training is built up slowly to avoid injuries such as shin splints.
Wednesday, 30th May 2012
Judges Announced for Forest of Drawings Competition
Organisers of the three major arts festivals in The National Forest have agreed to bring their expertise and artistic eye to judge entries for the National Forest Wood Fair's 'Forest of Drawings' competition.
Wednesday, 23rd May 2012
Mel the Monkey to Launch National Forest Fun by Bus
Mel the Monkey will be aping around Coalville on Tuesday 12 June giving out children's activity packs, crayons and story books to officially launch The National Forest Hopper.
Friday, 16th March 2012
As the weather warms up and we turn our attention outside gardeners can get inspiration from The National Forest. Visitors to BBC Gardener's World Live show at the NEC (13 - 17 June) will be invited to get hands-on to try ancient skills still practised today.
Wednesday, 25th January 2012
Eco-Friendly Pallet Company Plants Trees in the National Forest
CHEP, the Manchester-based global leader in pallet and container pooling services, has planted the first trees as part of its innovative sponsorship deal with the National Forest Company.
Wednesday, 11th January 2012
New Guides Encourage Visitors to 'Seize The Day'
The new 2012 National Forest & Beyond Visitor Guides urge visitors to stop putting off the things they have always wanted to do and tick off a few from their wish list in The National Forest.
Tuesday, 3rd January 2012
National Forest Wood Fair to be Two Day Event in 2012
The National Forest Wood Fair is to be a two day event this year for the first time in its eight year history.
Thursday, 22nd December 2011
Landowners Sign Up To Help Create The National Forest
Landowners from across the three counties of The National Forest have picked up awards from the National Forest Company, for their commitment in helping to create The National Forest.
