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Interesting article on the BMC website... https://www.thebmc.co.uk/national-trust-activity-licence-update

love it flagged it up a few years back...was vilified on here for doing so ...!! Can of worms..... I feel for the people duped by this guy, in particular people who have claimed these quals are the next best thing !! Timy...

I bring the sad news of the passing of John McAleese this weekend, from my time spent working with him at the UK Survival School, and as I'm sure our students would agree, he was simply one of the best Survival Instructors on the circuit and a pleasure to work with, a brilliant tracker with a...

Would just like to bring to your're attention, WIMSA - the Working Group of Indigenous Minorities in Southern Africa. It's been almost 10 years since I first got involved with WIMSA, working on the ground with development programmes with the San in Botswana, Zimbabwe and Namibia, please have a...

Some of the older members and readers here may remember Colin from back in the 70's and 80's, his teachings and his first book 'Adventure Alternative' in '84 was a major inspiration for me getting involved in the outdoors and has been an influence throughout my career in outdoor adventure and...

Just a line about a new book out by a freind and all round top bloke Mick 'ginge' Tyler called 'A Survival Story' ISBN: 978-0-9562287-0-3 For those that know Ginge, this will be very welcomed as he allways promised to put his expliots into words, he is one of the 'originals' within the...

I came across an interesting article about the Nenet Reindeer herders of Siberia recently and found that their tradition of drinking Reindeer blood is very similar to that of the Sami. I must admit the first time I was invited to join in with this tradition, after assisting in skinning a...

Wild Camping in the UK The ‘Holy Grail’ of nights spent in the outdoors and possibly the subject that has raised most questions in all my years of working in outdoor education and adventure training. My earliest memories of camping in the ‘sticks’ without the home...

I'm not usually a telly person but I've really enjoyed this weeks Gordon Ramsey's adventures in India, I thought they were hilarious, very well structured shows and excellently put together, especially Gordon’s trip to Nagaland last night. Anyone else watch these, any thoughts....... goodjob

Just thought I'd say a big thanks to all the members, especially all those that bought gear off me this year, and there was a 'big' shed load of it, kept our local PO going for the year, thankyou for your patience, humour and honesty, was very much appreciated. Also a big thanks to the guys...

Okay guys, I've got quite a few permissions and locations in and around the Hereford area, anyone fancy a weekend get together in Cider country next year ??

I got this through yesterday in the BASP (British Association of Ski Patrollers) members newsletter - Seems that nobody is exempt from legislation, brilliant. Jingle Bells "Dashing through the snow, In a one horse open sleigh, O'er feilds we go, Laughing all the way" Dear Mr Claus...

British Red & Mikey P Would just like to say a big thanks to these two Gentlemen, absolute stars.....I mixed up some parcels by mistake recently when sending out some bits and bobs I sold on the classifieds and Red and Mikey went out of their ways to help us out, would of been a nightmare...

Hazel Davies article 2006, an absolute lady. http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2006/aug/22/camping.unitedkingdom.travellingsolo This was with probably one of the best adventure journalists in Britain, Richard Madden, have a lot of respect for this guy - old school journo and tough as...

As has been said, You Tube is an innovation to Bushcraft !! Lots of experts out there in the Cyber Wilderness now promoting their prowess and goods, "I can do this, do that, sell you this"......is it educational or is it a stage for the snake-oil sellers, whats yours thoughts guys? Thanks...

As I don't run the school anymore, hopefully it's okay putting this up. Had a good laugh earlier this summer with a journalist from the Guardian. Oh, and the picture is awfull - I'm about to burst out laughing....... Thanks for reading...

For sale a perfect condition Craghoppers Brand new- Unused Aqua Dry Ladies Jacket, size 12 I would like £12 to your door inclusive of paypal Thankyou SOLD

For Sale, 1 x pair of British DPM Combats, Perfect Condition - I don't think they've ever been worn !! size 32/34 W - 32/34 L I would like £8 to your door inclusive of paypal thankyou SOLD

For Sale Karrimor Goretex Ladies Jacket unused, as new, perfect condition size 12 I would like £15 to your door inclusive of paypal Thankyou SOLD

NOW SOLD Set includes: 1 x MSR Pocket Rocket Gas Stove, 1 x MSR 1.1 Litre Stowaway Cooking pot and a Scout firesteel, ready to go !! Note: Gas cylinder not included. I would like £20 to your door inclusive of paypal fees thankyou