2021 Summer BushMoot - 26 July - 7 August 2021
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I didn't know that. Have just been and got one from my chemists. It's free for the asking.
But it will only tell me I'm probably OK, or not.
Helpful, but not preventative.
I'm still preparing to come, but still incredibly nervous at the thought with cases expected to rise dramatically after July 19.
I think I'm right in saying that everyone can order packs of lateral flow tests so I would encourage people to do so, test before you come, bring them with you and test while you're camping and before you leave and when you get home.
There's more info to be found here including the link to start the order process...
Order COVID-19 rapid lateral flow tests
You can no longer order free PCR tests from the NHS.www.gov.uk
I’ll have had a PCR test a couple of days before I arrive. I’ll get a test when I get home from the moor though.
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After a really rocky month, I've started packing for the Moot. I really need a break after having the year from hell.
I may be a little late and I've no idea where I will be pitched this time but one thing I really enjoyed from the last time I was there, was the impromptu "Craft Jam" that we had going on in our camp.
Not a workshop as such but just a gathering of people around the camp fire, all working on projects of their own. A chance to just chat and share skills in a relaxed and informal way.
It would be nice to host something like that again this year so keep an eye on the notice board or just look out for the Raven banner flying over my pitch and we'll see what we can do.
I may be a little late and I've no idea where I will be pitched this time but one thing I really enjoyed from the last time I was there, was the impromptu "Craft Jam" that we had going on in our camp.
Not a workshop as such but just a gathering of people around the camp fire, all working on projects of their own. A chance to just chat and share skills in a relaxed and informal way.
It would be nice to host something like that again this year so keep an eye on the notice board or just look out for the Raven banner flying over my pitch and we'll see what we can do.
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Gary and I are planning on sharing a camp so you can also look out for the Lone Star flag
Tony, I know I've ordered a ton bag of logs but will there still be the option to have a round or two a day of firewood from the main pile as before?
What is the situation regarding greenwood this year?
We used to be able to take some of the young sycamore and the like but I guess if a lot of it has been cleared, as I seem to recall someone mentioned, they might be a little more precious about what's left.
We used to be able to take some of the young sycamore and the like but I guess if a lot of it has been cleared, as I seem to recall someone mentioned, they might be a little more precious about what's left.
I'm looking forward to seeing folk at the moot. I have missed our annual Bushcraft gathering and skills sharing.
Im hoping I will be mobile enough to attend after surgery this week.
The past year has been challenging for many of us. A return to some normality will be a good thing.
Im hoping I will be mobile enough to attend after surgery this week.
The past year has been challenging for many of us. A return to some normality will be a good thing.
Shelly usually does a taco night. There is the group meal. Forestknights will be doing some cooking demonstrations and workshops.
Although this is subject to covid so this year maybe different. Aim to be reasonable self sufficient. The supermarkets are only a few miles from the campsite so resupply isn't an issue.
im sure Tony will along to give more clarity about whats happening with group food etc.
Wales has been more draconian than England throughout the pandemic so he will have the latest guidenace etc.
Cook your own; there is a Tescos on the Bridgend road, and Asda further into town, also a Cafe by the Pottery on the road in, and a mcdonalds and kfc near Tescos.
The Chinese near Bridgend railway station is good.
I think Ton Farm by the Estate gate will be selling eggs and a few home grown things if its anything like other years.
The Chinese near Bridgend railway station is good.
I think Ton Farm by the Estate gate will be selling eggs and a few home grown things if its anything like other years.
That's cool Gary and along the lines of how I see this years Moot running, well spaced groups doing crafty stuffAfter a really rocky month, I've started packing for the Moot. I really need a break after having the year from hell.
I may be a little late and I've no idea where I will be pitched this time but one thing I really enjoyed from the last time I was there, was the impromptu "Craft Jam" that we had going on in our camp.
Not a workshop as such but just a gathering of people around the camp fire, all working on projects of their own. A chance to just chat and share skills in a relaxed and informal way.
It would be nice to host something like that again this year so keep an eye on the notice board or just look out for the Raven banner flying over my pitch and we'll see what we can do.
with a few workshops thrown in.We'll do our best but we're not sure how things are going to work with firewood in the future. The estate don't really want us chainsawing etc. It's a bit of see how it goes this year as we're the only group that will be having fires as they're banned on site now except for the main fire pit. They've made an exemption for us because it's core to what we do.
There's a blanket no cutting anything, they're very aware of what there is on site now, there's been lots cleared and they're proactively managing it. I've had a few conversations with the estate as they try to work out who's cut wood out in the past, especially some of the bigger stuff that's left them unimpressed.
Unless there's a government change of policy that makes it untenable, yes.
There's no food vendors, as Wayne said Forest Knights will be doing demo's etc but there are no facilities to buy food on site, fresh or cooked. As has been said, there's shops fairly close to the site for supplies. It's definitely a self catering setup.
The Welsh gov are announcing any changes later today so we'll know more then. The rates of virus infection in wales is increasing like the rest of the UK and I doubt that the changes will reflect the degree of freedom that England has proposed.
Ultimately we want everyone to be safe, it's a come and relax event that we will shape as best we can considering the circumstances, but inevitably it's not going to be a normal BushMoot.
No matter what the government policy changes to we want people to be a safe as possible, social distance, masks, washing hands etc etc. My aim is to get us back in the woods together in a safe environment with the freedom and time to relax and enjoy our time. Next year hopefully we'll be able to jump back into the Moot proper with both feet.
Some stuff changes from this coming Sat 17th, limits on numbers and social distancing rules.
It is a go, but there again it's been go all along I may be interpreting this incorrectly but I think there's no 30 people limit from Sat 17th
It is a go, but there again it's been go all along
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