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I’ve definitely noticed a difference locally in the weather systems we’ve had this winter. Whilst it’s been windier, it’s also been drier and colder than average. We don’t usually get frosts in the valley here but have had a fair few, which has had a positive impact on the plant life in the...

Hi all, I thought I would add an article I've written recently about my process for designing and building a custom knife. I know a few of you have been aware of this project for some time, and the process had been very long winded but the finished article is now here! Please enjoy part one of...

Ok a little pop quiz then… I spotted these whilst out walking in Peterborough yesterday. Just a little fun for people to guess who left this behind! :-)

I’ve been a smoker on and off for years now, and with the coming festivities I decided I’d take it up again. The old ty mwg was looking a bit worse for ware and never really reached its full potential. I recently found some hygiene board in a skip (still with the blue plastic on I might add...

Being someone who likes to be self reliant. I always like to carry some simple tools with me if I can. They’ve come in handy numerous times both for myself and others, most recently when we were in Scotland and the fan belt delaminated on the Land Rover. I took the opportunity yesterday...

Hi everyone. I have a few of these paddle strops available if anyone would like one. They’re made from beech wood, some of which has a little spalting and measure approximately 25cm x 5cm. They’re topped with premium 3mm veg tan leather, grain side up. I’d like £18.00 each for these including...

Welcome to the April edition of the monthly fly tying club for all members of BcUK. The idea is that each month we will come up with a different fly pattern. Then, people can have a go at tying their own interpretations and post their results here. Hopefully this will spark some discussion and...

Welcome to the first monthly fly tying club for all members of BcUK. The idea is that each month we will come up with a different fly pattern. Then, people can have a go at tying their own interpretations and post their results here. Hopefully this will spark some discussion and inspiration for...

Hi folks, I was enjoying the sun restocking and sorting the firewood today and I have noticed that I have somewhat of an infestation. The oak that I split and stacked back in the spring is suffering with beetle grub of some sort. I can’t find much online, but the cambium layer is turning to a...

YouTube recommended this video to me this morning. I enjoyed it, and I’ve thought about this concept myself in the past. It might be fun to have a go at this next summer, I got to thinking about directions and equipment. So what would you do? Where would you go? And what would you take?

Since the last thread about terrariums went so well I thought I’d start a thread about aquariums, as I’m sure there must be a few fish keepers amongst us. I set this tank up for my daughter yesterday, and quickly rediscovered the joy of “aquascaping” (as the YouTubers now call it.) Looking...

It’s taken me a while to get round to uploading some pictures of this trip, but back in April some friends and I decided we would have a go at the loch Doon grand tour. For those who don’t know, this tour is around 18 miles of trad canoeing. Encompassing flat and moving water, long (and...

Has anyone seen the sad news this morning that the gap tree on hadrians wall has been cut down… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-66947040.amp

I’ve been looking at canvas rucksacks for a while now, and whilst I’d really like an FR, funds aren’t in place at present. Fortunately, I saw the classic version of the German rucksack on sale for a very good price so I thought I’d take a punt on one. Given the fact the reviews were limited and...

I thought this could be an interesting discussion point and also there are likely a few people here who would be interested in responding to NRW. As always I think a careful and considered approach is needed when introducing any non native species into an environment...

I’m looking to get some advice on composting toilets. Work have asked me if I could put some on the fields for summer camping groups that we might have in now. I’m happy enough building the structure but I understand there are a few different options in terms of how to capture the waste...

Let’s share pictures and info on various bivvy bags that are not the bog standard British army issue here. Pros and cons, experiences as well as details on additional features. What else is out there folks??

Welcome to the North Wales Easter weekend camp spring 2022! 15-17th April! After a successful first meet up we have been welcomed back to the woodland at the forest holidays site in snowdonia. The site is just 2 miles to the north of Beddgelert, and has 700ha of forest to roam around in as...

Before I head over to a surplus store… I’m looking for a couple of issue gortex bivvy bags for a project, if anyone has any that are a little bit passed their best please get in touch.

Having a bit of an early spring clean, so I have a few things that I’d like to see moved on to a new home. All prices include postage and PayPal (g&s only). Luxe mini peak - includes pole and both the double and single inner. £95.00 (I can get some pictures of this set up if you like but at the...