Further to Falling Rains excellent thread "Wildfood Week", the 'Wild Weekend' has been born. We're having a little get together on the south Cornish coast, where we shall eat what we forage.
People that have already showed an interest are;
Falling Rain
Ed
Snufkin
Jon Pickett
Bloodline + 1
Bigman
Ditch Monkey
If anyone is willing to run mini workshops that would be great. P'raps post ideas here to guage resonse.
Anyways, heres the info;
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Date; 15, 16 & 17th September. Show up from Friday noon onwards.
Location; On South coast of Cornwall between Looe & Polperro at Talland Bay.
We will be in a field very close to the beach. There is an even more perfect paddock practically on the beach which we are requested NOT to camp in due to insurance/Health & Safety issues. We are behind the road in a field with public access and it has a rather large hill. There is plenty of flatish room for approx 30 tents. No trees for hammocks sadly (Lots of thistles there at the mo)
If you require a bit more luxury or are bringing kids/other halfs there is a campsite a 10 minute walk away let me know if youd like details.
Cost; £10 (Cash) for up to 3 nights camping Bargain ;o)
Whats there; Not much really. 2 Small rocky coves, large sand bar at low tide, miles & miles of beautiful coast path. 2 cafes (one on either beach) not sure if theyll be open or not not that were gonna need them right?! Public toilets are a 2 minute walk from camp. Phone box next to loos. (Definitely no mobile signal!)
Fire; on the beach obviously is cool. As weve not had much rain so far things are very dry down here. Weve been asked not to have fires on site if it continues. Perhaps someone has a fire pit/drum they could bring in case its not so dry? There may be loads of driftwood if its been rough seas, there may be none. Perhaps people could bring along a bag of logs?
Tides; high 12.30 2pm, low 7-8pm
Transport; Ill try to arrange car parking, if not then there is some parking on the road. If youre coming by train then the nearest station is in Looe. Take the Penzance line, get off at Liskeard and take another train to Looe. Looe is 3 miles from Talland. Im happy to do one pick up from the station, perhaps other drivers could offer the same if necessary. If youre coming by bus get to Plymouth, then aim for Polperro but disembark ½ way betweem Looe & Polperro at the Talland Bay turn. Youll have to walk the mile or 2 from there (all downhill!)
Drinking Water; Ummm, none. Bring your own.
Fishing; Ive spoken to a guy from Looe who takes out 2 hour mackerel trips on his boat. Hed be happy to pootle round to Talland weather permitting - for us if people are interested. He charges £10 from Looe but as his diesel cost will be higher I think hed ask for a bit more. Contact me if youd like to go.
Rabbits; We have an amazing amount of bunnies this year and the farmer Sarah would be MORE than happy for us to take some out. I request that no guns are brought please ;o)
Claim to fame; Sorry but its true Richard & Judy have a holiday home here
Kids; Great, bring them and let them learn. Please understand that they will be your responsibility at all times. There will be fires, knives and other big pointy things present!
All help to return site to pristine condition gratefully received. Ill provide bin liners etc. The lovely farmer is my neighbour so its really important that this goes well. Please leave any aggression or problems in Devon, we dont want it down here ;o)
See you there! Janiepopps ;o)
People that have already showed an interest are;
Falling Rain
Ed
Snufkin
Jon Pickett
Bloodline + 1
Bigman
Ditch Monkey
If anyone is willing to run mini workshops that would be great. P'raps post ideas here to guage resonse.
Anyways, heres the info;
_______________________________________________________
Date; 15, 16 & 17th September. Show up from Friday noon onwards.
Location; On South coast of Cornwall between Looe & Polperro at Talland Bay.
We will be in a field very close to the beach. There is an even more perfect paddock practically on the beach which we are requested NOT to camp in due to insurance/Health & Safety issues. We are behind the road in a field with public access and it has a rather large hill. There is plenty of flatish room for approx 30 tents. No trees for hammocks sadly (Lots of thistles there at the mo)
If you require a bit more luxury or are bringing kids/other halfs there is a campsite a 10 minute walk away let me know if youd like details.
Cost; £10 (Cash) for up to 3 nights camping Bargain ;o)
Whats there; Not much really. 2 Small rocky coves, large sand bar at low tide, miles & miles of beautiful coast path. 2 cafes (one on either beach) not sure if theyll be open or not not that were gonna need them right?! Public toilets are a 2 minute walk from camp. Phone box next to loos. (Definitely no mobile signal!)
Fire; on the beach obviously is cool. As weve not had much rain so far things are very dry down here. Weve been asked not to have fires on site if it continues. Perhaps someone has a fire pit/drum they could bring in case its not so dry? There may be loads of driftwood if its been rough seas, there may be none. Perhaps people could bring along a bag of logs?
Tides; high 12.30 2pm, low 7-8pm
Transport; Ill try to arrange car parking, if not then there is some parking on the road. If youre coming by train then the nearest station is in Looe. Take the Penzance line, get off at Liskeard and take another train to Looe. Looe is 3 miles from Talland. Im happy to do one pick up from the station, perhaps other drivers could offer the same if necessary. If youre coming by bus get to Plymouth, then aim for Polperro but disembark ½ way betweem Looe & Polperro at the Talland Bay turn. Youll have to walk the mile or 2 from there (all downhill!)
Drinking Water; Ummm, none. Bring your own.
Fishing; Ive spoken to a guy from Looe who takes out 2 hour mackerel trips on his boat. Hed be happy to pootle round to Talland weather permitting - for us if people are interested. He charges £10 from Looe but as his diesel cost will be higher I think hed ask for a bit more. Contact me if youd like to go.
Rabbits; We have an amazing amount of bunnies this year and the farmer Sarah would be MORE than happy for us to take some out. I request that no guns are brought please ;o)
Claim to fame; Sorry but its true Richard & Judy have a holiday home here
Kids; Great, bring them and let them learn. Please understand that they will be your responsibility at all times. There will be fires, knives and other big pointy things present!
All help to return site to pristine condition gratefully received. Ill provide bin liners etc. The lovely farmer is my neighbour so its really important that this goes well. Please leave any aggression or problems in Devon, we dont want it down here ;o)
See you there! Janiepopps ;o)
cheers
