The Campfire Collective

10/11/2025

Sorry for how quite the page has been.

Rest assured we have been working away IRL.

Cat Whitmore has got us almost to the point being a registered charity, while also setting up her own business Woodland Warriors. We cannot thank her enough for her work. Keep an eye our forces our charity number announcement!

We held our second annual Rememberance service. Last year we had 3 veterans. This year we had 5.

Fantastic support as always from Jesters MC Bedfordshire, RN Veterans MCC, and neighbors in Gayhurst Wood.

It was amazing to see Sean Carroll, especially as he had to book time off work to attend!

With the help of Johanna Hrycak he has been housed, got himself into employment AND started mentoring other veterans. We couldnt be prouder of him!

Who is joining us next year?

08/09/2025

A picture paints a thousand words.

This is what we are all about. You don't need a therapist, you need some mates, dogs, and a Campfire.

08/09/2025

Cannot thank RN Veterans MCC for coming and supporting us. The path to the memorial tree is much clearer. We will get the rest cleared at the October works party. Nice a clear for Rememberance weekend! Who's in?

24/05/2025

This is why the The Campfire Collective and Dandelion Therapeutic Support were made to work together, before they even existed. We hope this flare up passes quickly Lydia and hope to see you in the woods soon.

This is a little insight into why Dandelion is so nurturing.

This is me- it’s not a photo of a shattered, overworked, stressed founder……..

Looks can be deceiving.

I am in fact mid-flare up; I have Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and the slightest thing can knock my system. Despite all the steps I already have in place, it’s sometimes just not enough.

This week it’s been the rapid changes with the weather.

The marrow in every bone aches, and the fatigue is therefore well and truely kicking in….and I know I need to succumb to the sofa and pause…..put the work aside and just be.

I’m not looking for sympathy, instead I am making awareness of why we care so deeply in looking after our team and our families.

Home-work balance really matters.
Our families matter.
You matter.
I matter.

Enjoy the bank holiday weekend and half term. Do what’s right for you! X

23/05/2025

Apologies all for the quiet period, as we go through Shed Heeran transition to "Civ Div" we have ALOT going on. The 30 WORKING day wait for payout doesn't help...

Rest assured we are still working hard towards the aims.

We are extremely close to being a registered charity!

Cat Whitmore has gone full "Boss Bitch" and is slowly taking over the Forrest School universe!

We hope you are all getting out in this amazing weather, just getting outdoors is good for you. "Go touch grass" as the kids say.

We have a few things planned for summer, including a visit by the RN Veterans MCC! So if you want to come a drink like a sailor, let us know.

Anyone wanting to come down to the woods in the meantime, just give us a shout.

23/05/2025

23/05/2025

We’re sending a huge round of applause to our amazing RBLI team member Hayley, who took the plunge - literally - with a 12,000ft skydive to raise funds for our charity! 🪂💙

Her bravery and fundraising spirit have left us all in awe. Hayley, we’re incredibly proud of you. What an inspiration! 🙌

Thank you for going above and beyond. Well done! 🎉

08/05/2025

I hope everyone will take a moment to remember VE day. Especially as war rages in Europe today.

Remember, Grandad didn't vote for fascists, he shot them.

We will never forget ❤️
From everyone at Dandelion, we thank all service men and women for their service.
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