I have just trawled through many messages trying to make sense of them to the point: where and when something is happening. I will confess I am a bit bleary so can I just ask someone to clarify as I can't find the information! anyway, the thing is, I know of a wood where fires and other bushcraft things can happen. If its not too late, could we switch the location? its near Canterbury, privately owned.
Any meetups in Kent...
- Thread starter Yohny
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Laurence: I'll be happy with a few bits of birch 
Wattler: Currently the plan is King's Wood on Sunday 29/01/06 @ 09:30. Currently there is likely to be up to around 14ish people going, so parking is a major consideration. Also as we are going for just a day walk I think King's Wood will be OK for a start. However feel free to PM me about your alternative location as it's never too late or it may be useful for a follow up meet.
Wattler: Currently the plan is King's Wood on Sunday 29/01/06 @ 09:30. Currently there is likely to be up to around 14ish people going, so parking is a major consideration. Also as we are going for just a day walk I think King's Wood will be OK for a start. However feel free to PM me about your alternative location as it's never too late or it may be useful for a follow up meet.
Laurence: would like a bit of birch suitable for my first spoon and if you have any little bits suitable for general carving so I can try a couple of figures/deformed animals that would be great.
Cheers
Geoff
Cheers
Geoff
I'm afraid I can't make this one, I have a previous engagement. But I checked with the warden of the wood I spoke about and it would be fine to do a weekend there. There a stream at the bottom, clay, hazel, hornbeam, a fire area and camping area, basically a clearing with a big chesnut tree in the middle. There would be a small charge per head for the weekend, which goes towards work on the wood, not in anyones pocket. There is a group who uses it at present but they are not really paying their way and have abused the privilage somewhat so the warden is keen to have new groups in.
Wattler
Your site sounds perfect for a weekend meet You could be our saviour:notworthy
Just a few questions, we don't expect all the details until you,ve spoken further with the warden
:tapedshut and are ready to organise something. We are waiting on baited breath though, sites like this are difficult to find as you will see from other similar discussions.
Anyway here goes
How big is the site?
What had the other group been using it for?:BlueTeamE
And how has the site been managed in the past?
How much is the fee per person and can we get a discount for helping out as part of a volunteer work party?
What rules are there relating to the number of people and the frequency of use?
Are there enough trees for peeps to put up bashas and hammocks?
I've got lots more questions but lets not get ahead of ourselves, the ball is in your court now so to speak.
Thanks :You_Rock_
Your site sounds perfect for a weekend meet
You could be our saviour:notworthy Just a few questions, we don't expect all the details until you,ve spoken further with the warden
:tapedshut and are ready to organise something. We are waiting on baited breath though, sites like this are difficult to find as you will see from other similar discussions. Anyway here goes
How big is the site?
What had the other group been using it for?:BlueTeamE
And how has the site been managed in the past?
How much is the fee per person and can we get a discount for helping out as part of a volunteer work party?
What rules are there relating to the number of people and the frequency of use?
Are there enough trees for peeps to put up bashas and hammocks?
I've got lots more questions but lets not get ahead of ourselves, the ball is in your court now so to speak.
Thanks :You_Rock_
Laurence Dell said:Wattler
Your site sounds perfect for a weekend meet
Just a few questions, we don't expect all the details until you,ve spoken further with the warden
Anyway here goes
How big is the site?
What had the other group been using it for?:BlueTeamE
And how has the site been managed in the past?
How much is the fee per person and can we get a discount for helping out as part of a volunteer work party?
What rules are there relating to the number of people and the frequency of use?
Are there enough trees for peeps to put up bashas and hammocks?
I've got lots more questions but lets not get ahead of ourselves, the ball is in your court now so to speak.
Thanks :You_Rock_
might be worth moving this to its own thread... Especially if it ends up being available for regular meets..
Cant wait...seems like a real find.
One thing regarding Kings Wood, there are no fires allowed, the FC chap who patrols the area was not impressed with my Kelly Kettle that I was using on a stone surface in the corner of the car park.
And, there is a 6'6" height restriction on the car park, which means I cant get me Landy in
One thing regarding Kings Wood, there are no fires allowed, the FC chap who patrols the area was not impressed with my Kelly Kettle that I was using on a stone surface in the corner of the car park.
And, there is a 6'6" height restriction on the car park, which means I cant get me Landy in
Chopper said:One thing regarding Kings Wood, there are no fires allowed, -snip
And, there is a 6'6" height restriction on the car park, which means I cant get me Landy in
no fires
stoves as usualDam I was bringing a landy as well
mine 'Usually' fits under a 2 metre barrier(or around). Chopper is yours extra high or have a roof rack fitted
Mad Mike said:no fires
Dam I was bringing a landy as well
(or around). Chopper is yours extra high or have a roof rack fitted
Yes, I do have a roofrack, very handy but, can be a pain as it makes it 7'2", damn the council's who place the height barriers.
As for the fires, if you have never been to Kings Wood, you will see how wonderful it is, so i can understand why there is no fires allowed, I was using my KK in the middle of January a few years ago, it was snowing a blizard and everything was sopping wet, and the FC chap still freaked.
If you keep your ear to the ground and your eyes open you can sometimes find deer there, I think that they wonder in from the ajioning Chilham Castle estate.
Oh, and take a camera, there are some really wicked shelters that the FC have put together, Uncle Ray would be really impressed.
I did have in mind two thoughts on the day about fire -Chopper said:
I often walk around a wood with an eye open to collecting the right bits of dead wood for making a live coal by friction (that could be used to make fire if I put it into tinder).
I have a session in a few weeks with my local scouts on friction fire. I wondered if I could enlist a few of you folks to try out a couple of co-operative methods of making a live coal.
My intent would not be to light a fire, just rehearse a skill for lighting a fire. I presume people are allowed to light cigarettes!
Anyone see a problem with these ideas?
Hi,
I thingk that it may be an idea to contact the FC and ask them about your plans, the other thing that I would also ask is, if it is Ok to pick up and remove any fallen wood, this may sound daft but, I brought this up about three years ago on BCUK, in my local area you must have a licence to do so, it seems crazy but the local authority are red hot on the subject, the licence is free from the authority and if you ask me a little pointless, but nevertheless is still there.
The last thing that I think that anyone would want to do is upset the FC and get thrown out, Kings Wood is such a great place for a wonder, it would be a shame to spoil things for yourselves, you never know it could just have been a stroppy warden that I came across, and maybe you could find that the FC could allocate a place for small fires.
I think it is definatly worth asking.
I thingk that it may be an idea to contact the FC and ask them about your plans, the other thing that I would also ask is, if it is Ok to pick up and remove any fallen wood, this may sound daft but, I brought this up about three years ago on BCUK, in my local area you must have a licence to do so, it seems crazy but the local authority are red hot on the subject, the licence is free from the authority and if you ask me a little pointless, but nevertheless is still there.
The last thing that I think that anyone would want to do is upset the FC and get thrown out, Kings Wood is such a great place for a wonder, it would be a shame to spoil things for yourselves, you never know it could just have been a stroppy warden that I came across, and maybe you could find that the FC could allocate a place for small fires.
I think it is definatly worth asking.
...regarding that wood: I think the general idea would be a tenner per head for the weekend. Its been undermanaged really due to... no-one managing it! the owner is very open to ideas though but not wanting to devote lots of time to it and the fairly recent development of there being a warden well strictly speaking two wardens, my mate and his partner, means that more things can begin to take shape. I think most things bushcrafty are possible I will put your queries to him and see what he wants to do. Probably he will suggest people ring him so I can avoid becoming some sort of sub warden, answering numerous queries!
I'm planning on being in the car park by about 09.30. What are vehicles are people turning up in? It might help us to spot one another
I drive a white Escort Van and I will be bringing a load of material suitable for carving projects for people that have asked and for anybody else that want's some.
I drive a white Escort Van and I will be bringing a load of material suitable for carving projects for people that have asked and for anybody else that want's some.
If transport links work then I will be in Fa11en Ange1's car whenever he turns up.
I contacted the Forestry Comission about rubbing sticks together but did not get an answer by close of office hours Friday. So I am bringing a stick or two but won't be any more of a fire hazard than someone lighting a cigarette.
I contacted the Forestry Comission about rubbing sticks together but did not get an answer by close of office hours Friday. So I am bringing a stick or two but won't be any more of a fire hazard than someone lighting a cigarette.
