Suffolk Bushcraft - 2 Night Christmas Meal Meet - Dec 11th to 13th 2015

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Big Stu 12

Bushcrafter through and through
Jan 7, 2012
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2 Night Monthly Meet Friday 11th and Saturday 12th December Christmas Meal !!!!!!

This year lets have a Bigger then last year Party...... with a full Christmas dinner.... Lights.... party Hats... Crackers...ect ect...

Some pics of past Christmas Meals can be seen here
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113566&page=10

I will be asking for volunteers to do shopping Cooking setting up.. and getting things sorted... Price as of yet is not known... "WE" have yet to sort..lol so heres the start of the Thread...

There will be a closing date for attending this one so we can finalise every thing.. Sorry but NO late bookings...last date for the list will be 7th December Midnight. Moneys for meal to be paid on day.


There will be NO selfcatering on the Saturday Night and the meet is only for People attending the Christmas Meal.


All Welcome, Newbies, all levels of experience, Tree and Ground Dwellers.

Location
A 10 Acre mixed Woodland that is very quiet and secluded, and lends itself to wild camping, both in Hammocks and Tents/Tarps, just outside of the village of Stansfield,

Regulars that have been to the Site before - 12:00 onwards - First person on site to report at Office before going to the woods, so The landowner knows we have arrived, No arrivals after 9:30pm.....

New comers to Site - Meet at Compasses Pub, Stansfield, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8LN. Friday 13:00hrs By Arrangement with Me - PM for contact details do not rely on Social Media for communication, normally finishing about midday on the Last day. Please be on time as the Woodland is hard to find, (Please be be aware that due to the location of the parking/site being next to House's the Very Late 9:30pm arrival will not be available as we like to keep traffic to a minimum,)

Cost
The Camp Site charge per person for the weekend, In Cash please on arrival, Please bring the correct amount.

Adults - Up to two nights £10,

10 to 18 years of age - Up to two nights £5,

Under 10's there is no charge.

Under 18s
Are welcome to attend, they are the responsibility of the Parent/Guardian that they came to the meet with, also please keep children under control. Please Note this a remote woodland in Suffolk, it is about 1 Mile from a road, and some time only accessible by foot across a field (about 1/2 mile), please read the full description of the place, it may be worth a visit before bringing under 18's, just to make sure its not too wild for them.

Behavior
Our meets, are good natured and light hearted, with safety in mind, we aim to carry this on with self regulation, if it does not then the offending person will be asked to leave immediately.

Facilities
This is a very wild site...There is a Basic Long drop Toilet at the site and Shower at a Farm Yard about 1km away, the nearest Tap is about a 600m from the Woodland.

Personal Hygiene - please bring your Hygiene kits (loo roll ect),

The Communal Area has a number of seat/ small tables, a rustic bushy Table, a clay oven to make food prep a bit easier then doing it on your lap, The fire pit has a concrete base.

Housekeeping
There is NO Facility to leave rubbish on site or at the farm, please bring a Rubbish Bag for your waste and take it home; we have had occasions were other peoples pitches have been cleaned up by others, You Carry In – You Carry Out.

We do have a rule of no rubbish to be burnt on the fire during time people are cooking or using the fire area for food drink preparation, Please respect this.

Fire Places and Fire scar’s to be kept to a minimum, this will depend on activities, if you make a Fire Scar for any reason, other than communal one, then it is your responsibility to clean it up, The Main communal Fire is Everyone’s responsibility to clean up after.

The communal area is to be set up and fire light before personal kit is set up, on the last day the communal area is to be packed away, Tinder, Kindling, and firewood is to be prepared ready for the next meet prior to leaving site, this will make things easier for all.

NO Green Wood to be cut........

Vehicles and Access and Parking to site
It is now the time of year that Cars will not be allowed to the woodland, Car Parking for the woodland will be about 800m away from the woodland in a Working Farm Yard, please do not block Gates and Barn doorways. For this on as there is likely to loads of kit, transport to and from car park will be offered, Only the two service 4x4's will be allowed to the Woods.

Chritams Meal,

In case of Unforeseen events that may cause there to be no group meal, please allow in your catering for that emergency meal.

Other Info
Please keep to the simple rules and treat it with respect.

Wood can be gathered from around the site, Dead Wood only to be used. No green wood cutting allowed

Please note that the Group Shed is for Group equipment, personal Equipment may be left as a last resort between two meets, but the sole responsibility for the items left in the shed lays solely with the person they are left by, the Attenders, Landowner and the Group are in no way responsible for loss damage or theft of the items.

Of course Micky being taken is compulsory....

I know people Like taking Photo's and sharing experiences, and some do not like the Photo's on the Internet, so Please bear this in mind when posting after the event, also I you do not want your picture on the internet then please make all aware....

Slippers are welcome.....

All Attendee's, attend and take part in any activities at their own risk....by attending you agree to this term.

First Aid
There are no First Aid facilities on site, so you will need to bring your own suitable First Aid kit, not just some plasters.

The nearest A & E is 20 minutes drive at;

West Suffolk Hospital
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk IP33 2QZ,
Switchboard: 01284 713000
 
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Big Stu 12

Bushcrafter through and through
Jan 7, 2012
6,028
4
Ipswich
Right Now more in depth Details..

As things Happen I will edit this Post to keep ALL details In ONE Place for the MEAL..

I will need people to volunteer just like last year, to bring gear and food for this, as it a group event just like last year and it worked well, pick the bit you would like to get, post what your offering to bring , and a price, I'll then up date this list with your name and a price.

Cost (excluding Camp Fee) - TBC _ until we have numbers we don't know

Bring your own eating irons and drinking vessels...

Meal-Main
Turkey in a Bin - http://www.thetrashcanturkey.com/ Turkey - From the Landowner.. last years was a great one but to big for the amount that turned up, maybe a small frozen one
Ham - Colin
Roast Potatoes - Colin
Yorkshire Puds -Colin
Carrots - Jake
Parsnips - Jake
Peas - Jake
Brussels - Jake
Sausage - Stu
Bacon & Suasage wraps - Stu
Stuffing - Jake
Gravy - Jake

Pudding
Xmas Pud - Chris
Ready Made custard. - Chris
Cheese and Biscuits - Bryan



Celbration Sundries
Xmas Crackers - Jake
Xmas lights & Tree
Decorations for Price Lodge
Xmas music
Table cloths...


Cooking Pots... we always need loads for this so bring what you can

Chairs - BRING YOUR OWN....


I will need people to take on tasks... getting prices and then getting the stuff to the site for the day.

As i say this list will change.. any ideas for additions... please only real ones...to make this work then every one needs to help out please
 
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Big Stu 12

Bushcrafter through and through
Jan 7, 2012
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Ipswich
If you plan to attend, then Paste and Copy the Just the Attendance List and place name on bottom of list, I will add to the Main Post.

PLEASE ONLY POST IF YOU ARE DEFINILTY COMMING....

List of Attending
1. Big Stu - Friday, Saturday
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crosslandkelly

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List of Attending
1. Big Stu - Midday Friday
2.Colin. Midday Friday. :cool: I'll do the ham, and bring the roast potato's and yorkshires.
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ESL Jake

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Bures,Essex
List of Attending
1. Big Stu - Midday Friday
2.Colin. Midday Friday. I'll do the ham, and bring the roast potato's and yorkshires.
3.Jake and possibly child-I will get all veggies,stuffing and gravy also some crackers- may not get there till Sat. morning(will confirm after discussions with SWMBO)
4.
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7.
 

ozzy1977

Full Member
Jan 10, 2006
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List of Attending
1. Big Stu - Midday Friday
2.Colin. Midday Friday. I'll do the ham, and bring the roast potato's and yorkshires.
3.Jake and possibly child-I will get all veggies,stuffing and gravy also some crackers- may not get there till Sat. morning(will confirm after discussions with SWMBO)
4.Chris and Vic
5.
6.
7.
 

Big Stu 12

Bushcrafter through and through
Jan 7, 2012
6,028
4
Ipswich
Looking good so Far, Thanks for the offers of the food peep's... don't forget to bring receipts, we will add up and divide the cost,
 

crosslandkelly

A somewhat settled
Jun 9, 2009
26,265
2,212
67
North West London
List of Attending
1. Big Stu - Midday Friday
2.Colin. Midday Friday. I'll do the ham, and bring the roast potato's and yorkshires.
3.Jake and possibly child-I will get all veggies,stuffing and gravy also some crackers- may not get there till Sat. morning(will confirm after discussions with SWMBO)
4.Chris and Vic - Christmas pudding and custard.
5.
6.
7.
 

roman-soldier

Settler
Mar 7, 2012
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colchester
I wish I could come but as last year I'm picking my son up from uni that weekend. Such a shame as I really want to get out again, it must be a year now wow
 

crosslandkelly

A somewhat settled
Jun 9, 2009
26,265
2,212
67
North West London
Come on folks, lets get some names down for this, always a good weekend.

Last years event, courtesy of Mike. The cooking starts about 6.30mins in.

[video=youtube;9wtjXcp3O0g]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wtjXcp3O0g[/video]
 

Rumcelt

Forager
Aug 14, 2010
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Ipswich Suffolk UK
List of Attending
1. Big Stu - Midday Friday
2.Colin. Midday Friday. I'll do the ham, and bring the roast potato's and yorkshires.
3.Jake and possibly child-I will get all veggies,stuffing and gravy also some crackers- may not get there till Sat. morning(will confirm after discussions with SWMBO)
4.Chris and Vic - Christmas pudding and custard.
5. Rumcelt up for weekend, Just need to confirm time off (Port and coffee) for after the email.
6.
7.
 
Aug 26, 2011
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cambridgeshire fens
List of Attending
1. Big Stu - Midday Friday
2.Colin. Midday Friday. I'll do the ham, and bring the roast potato's and yorkshires.
3.Jake and possibly child-I will get all veggies,stuffing and gravy also some crackers- may not get there till Sat. morning(will confirm after discussions with SWMBO)
4.Chris and Vic - Christmas pudding and custard.
5. Rumcelt up for weekend, Just need to confirm time off (Port and coffee) for after the email.
6.Bryan sat/sun. Cheese and biccies.
 

Big Stu 12

Bushcrafter through and through
Jan 7, 2012
6,028
4
Ipswich
it looks like the its going to be a good meet, I am looking forward to it,

Tony, just a quick note it was decided that Alcohol was not on the list as every one did not like it, or drink, so it would not be added up in the cost of the meal and divided, thank you for the offer but, I can not include it.
 

Big Stu 12

Bushcrafter through and through
Jan 7, 2012
6,028
4
Ipswich
Yep it was Colin :), That's a good idea Colin..

I have been thinking about the Turkey... last years was a bit Big for the amount of people it now time to find a smaller one from a supermarket..... yes it is a very nice turkey, and it is only raised 800 yards from the woods... but
 

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