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    Autumn Basic Survival Course Dates

    W.E.S.T - Wildernes Emergency Survival Training Location: Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK New Autumn Course Dates: 3 Day Basic Survival £100 per person Age: 18+ 28th - 30th Oct (6 Spaces) 25th - 27th Nov (6 Spaces) https://www.westsurvivalschool.co.uk/
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    Walking in Circles

    Just read an interesting article... Interesting article 'Walking in circles' 'Did you know that people who are blindfolded will tend to walk in circles? No one completely understands why human beings do this. If someone is blindfolded or disoriented or even lost in unfamiliar territory...
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    A Quick & Easy Night Navigation Trick using the Stars...The LURD Method

    So..what do we do to find a cardinal direction of travel at night if we can't see a recognisable constellation but there are stars visible? We can use the L.U.R.D method that only needs one star. Place two different size sticks/ poles approx 1 metre apart...kneel/ squat down behind the smaller...
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    Canoe Tarp Shelter

    DD 3m x 3m used on an improvised canoe shelter during a demonstration to Duke of Edinburgh Award Students...they were also shown a couple different emergency reflective tarp set ups. The Canoe Tarp shelters were then used on their qualifying expedition.
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    I wonder if '3 Chairs' is still around...

    A few years back '3 Chairs' was around... Is it still? Those who know.. Can you drop me a line.
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    South Wales Bushcraft & Survival Club

    Any Bushcrafters in South Wales you're invited to join the South Wales Bushcraft & Survival Club. https://www.facebook.com/groups/530226174604548/?ref=share_group_link
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    Wanted: Half Dozen Used 410 Cartridge Shell Casings

    Hello All ... I am on the look out for Half a Dozen Used 410 Cartridge Shell Casings for a DIY project. If anyone has any I'd be happy to speak with you. Cheers Greg
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    Tinder Fungus distraction

    Got a bit side tracked whilst packing my kit for the weekend in my woods with the South Wales Bushcrafters...
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    Does anyone have any Lime Bast..?

    Hello All I am trying to put together a natural cordage demo kit ..with that in mind I would like to ask if anyone here has any Lime Bast I could have..due to the lack of Lime Trees in my area its hard to come by. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Greg
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    South Wales Meet 18-20th March

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    Level 3 Forest First Aid add on course.

    I am extending this invite to BCUK members. Bushcraft Meet in Pembrokeshire Fri 20th to Sun 22nd May To include this activity on the Saturday 21st May Would any of you be interested in doing a 2hr Level 3 Forest First Aid add on course. It concentrates on Catastrophic Bleeds Haemostatic...
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    Bushcraft Spain Oilskin Tarp

    Has anyone here bought an Oilskin Tarp from 'Bushcraft Spain'? I'm contemplating getting a 3m x 3m as they seem to have excellent reviews... I am just wondering if I'll get stung for import tax?
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    South Wales Meet 18-20th March 2022

    Hello All I am hosting the South Wales Bushcraft & Survival Club at my woods in Pembrokeshire for our Spring Meet 18-20th March. If you're interested in joining us for the weekend please get in touch.
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    What's the best all round budget wood stove for use in a Polish Lavvu?

    Hello there Not long got myself a Polish Lavvu and I'm looking to buy a wood stove kit. Question: What's the best wood stove for a beginner on a budget that will be a suitable size. Don't want to spend more than £200 for the stove, pipe and spark arrestor.. Thanks Greg
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    Course cancelled

    Sorry folks. Course is cancelled For anyone in South or West Wales that requires a 16hr Outdoor First Aid course. Date: 19-20th Feb Course Provider : Real First Aid Remote First Aid 16hr qualification course. Location: Manorbier YHA, Pembrokeshire PM me if you're interested.
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    Last SWB Club meet of 2021..

    Just enjoyed the last meet of 2021 with members of the South Wales Bushcraft & Survival Club at my woodland camp in Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK... Celebrated with an early Christmas Lunch:camping::campfire::hammock:
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    Wild Carrot??

    Any thoughts on this..is it Wild Carrot?? It is growing in amongst meadow grass.
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    Cancer Research Charity Push Up Challenge

    Hello All I never post this sort of thing but this is very personal to me and my Son. My Son Josh Hardman is in the process of undertaking a Push Up Challenge to raise money for Cancer Research Wales in which he is completing 100 push ups every day for the whole month of May. If you would...