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Last year in mid-Wales (which is not so different from North Somerset) there was a huge crop of pignuts - these pictures were taken in early June. Good luck. Edit just been out looking for ramsons (they were there last year) but no sign yet. That said, we have only just got our first...

Neater version of what use which is just an axe head bolted between two bits of 4” x 2”, can process large quantities of kindling very easily and quickly. :) Edit: utube link added

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According to post #1 on this thread, he ethos is supposed to be “good will”! :) I’m sure Zookeepa will find some other way of “paying it forward” or whatever the expression is these days.

I suspect that the course will just bring me up to the level of understanding of many on here but will be happy to share any insights! :)

Really chuffed today to get a call from Tir Coed offering me a place on their three month Sustainable Woodland Management course in the beautiful Elan Valley. :) http://tircoed.org.uk/accredited-training-courses The course started this week but someone has dropped out and I was on the reserve...

All yours! :) PM me your postal address - as I mentioned, probably won’t get posted till Thursday.

We haven't really had a winter yet, just a long, wet and windy autumn - I can only think of a couple of mornings when there has been enough of a frost to leave ice on the animals water buckets. Still plenty of time - the "Beast from the East" which hit us a couple of years ago did not arrive...

Never been quick enough to catch any of the goodies being passed around on here but it looks like the thread needs a nudge to get it moving again. I have been having a clear out today and am happy to offer a Lixada copy of a wood gas stove which is not getting any use so happy to offer it and...

We had it yesterday as well! :(

Doesn't feel like it but summer is on the way! ;) https://www.greenfair.org.uk

BBC Weather forecast for Old Mid Wales today has been 99-100% chance of heavy rain for most of the day with winds peaking at 44 mph about now! Pretty much spot on and a good day to concentrate on indoor jobs. Stay safe.

Thanks for the reminder - I transplanted a few self seeded elders today and made sure I asked permission first! Despite their scruffy appearance this time of the year, I really like elders and their blooms and fruits but as Toddy says, strength is not one of their attributes and an elder is...

From post #4 it looks like the OP has succeeded in his quest! :) For anyone else looking, they are available from the Bay of E...

What Broch said! Great packs - I have the Condor which came with the same (and at the time -1980s pretty revolutionary) adjustable back system and a lifetime guarantee from the old Karrimor company - I once dropped it in to the factory in Lancashire when I was passing and had some stitching...

Forget fancy knives, axes and other Gucci kit, a course like this is probably the best £120 anyone could spend on bushcraft, other outdoor activities or just for day to day living - my first aid ticket is up to date but I’m tempted. :)

Some further thoughts; The OP has mentioned using a car jack, handle and 3 tonne tow rope as a vehicle recovery winch. I’ve seen utube vids of the Mors K “flip flop” winch, regularly use a tirfor type winch in the woods and have used a hi-lift jack as a winch but I’m genuinely curious as to...

TBH the training and skills you have, a roll of duct tape would probably see you right in the vast majority of scenarios which is useful since with Murphy’s law being what it is, whatever kit you were planning to rely on in a given situation will for some reason be unavailable when you need it...

If carrying all that stuff makes you feel safer and you have got room for it all in you car in your car then great but I really would not recommend your approach to anyone just driving around the UK. TBH you have got more stuff* than I carried in the back of my Landy when I spent three and a...

I can assure you that I have nothing against elderly men per se and in fact, I am seriously thinking of becoming one in a year or two - the alternative option being less than attractive. FWIW, as a volunteer community support driver, I spend a fair bit of time with elderly men and women (some...