The Campfire Collective

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.
Little Troopers The Campfire Collective Children of Military Parents Accessing SEN Support-COMPASS Information RAF Brize Norton HIVE Help For Heroes

03/04/2025

They are coming!

16/03/2025

A big thanks and congratulations for all those that joined The Campfire Collective for the Great Tommy Sleepout. Donation page still open...

For some it was their first night sleeping out, others had done it a a couple of times before 😳😂🫡.

Special thanks to Sean Carroll for rejoining us in the woods.

It was a litte chilly, but everyone made it through.

Although it was about raising awareness and money for homeless veterans, it was also a celebration of we have already achieved combating it.

Hopefully the first of many.