Anyone from Cumbria ? And fancy a meet up

[Sttrory]

Good news lads I've got a small field sorted
1/2 mile from brough farmer ok to use it.

Only rules are

No mess
no music
we need to make/use a fire pit or leave no burn marks on grass.

We give him as a group a bottle of whisky

 

[kendalphil]

hi sttory
well done
could do with more information .
for people who whant to use a tarp is there a woods no offer
where is the nearest source of water
is there firewood available
is there car parking available
how near is the local shops
information like this helps the meeting to form a rough idear of the place
keep up the hard work
thanks kendalphil.

 

[Sttrory]

Shop about 1 mile away
no trees
no water
yes to parking

 

[Sttrory]

Also will need fire wood

 

[Adze]

Good news lads I've got a small field sorted
1/2 mile from brough farmer ok to use it.

Top job! Dunno how I missed this before.

Only rules are

No mess
no music
we need to make/use a fire pit or leave no burn marks on grass.

Sounds fair and sensible - I've got an old car wheel firebase I use in the garden, I'm pretty sure I can lay hands on something a little larger if that would do for the start of a fire pit?

We give him as a group a bottle of whisky

Wicked - that shouldn't be too taxing

 

[Sttrory]

Will speak to him again this week and get some dates sorted

 

[Sttrory]

Right then gents

Field is 100% sorted

How about first group meet up 21 July?

If your keen please get in touch so we can arrange
Details ect.

Ive never been to group meet up before so any advice,rules ect, max numbers,food

Regards

Barry

 

[Sttrory]

Bump anyone?

 

[Wayland]

I may be up for it but won't know until nearer the date I'm afraid.

 

[Sttrory]

Not a problem will keep you updated

 

[kendalphil]

hi barry .

27 july seems ok to me .
just a thought barry reading you have never been to a bushcraft meet before.
i have booked to attend a meet at a place called giant seat. scout grounds in manchester on july 13 to 15. i go to the manchester group because my family live in Manchester
& pick up my son in law paul .
its the second time we have been & the group is very friendly & very knowledgeable if you would like to attend please let me know and I will let you have details it will give you the opportunity to learn from like minded people.

Regards

Kendalphil

 

[Sttrory]

That's great that your free

Thank you for the kind offer but I work most weekend so cannot attend the Manchester meet. :-(
but I am sure I will learn loads from you guys

What time do you all want to meet up?
Also can we all bring bit of fire wood (what's the best way of not burning fire rings in my freinds field)
Regarding food do you all share or bring your own? (local store in brough & good chippy in brough too)
I can source water and i can dispose of any rubbish at work

There's no trees for hammocks so tent or tarps

Anything else I am missing??

Also there is a very good pub 1/2 mile up the road ( spare parking )

 

[Adze]

I've got approx a VW Golf bootful of Leylandii that's been seasoning in my back yard for a couple of years - I'll bring as much of that as I can fit in.

Raise the fire off the ground is the best way not to burn the field - alternatively cut and peel the turf back, drop in some paving slabs, burn on the slabs, clear the fire when done, remove slabs, re-lay turf - but that's a lot of work just for a night! I'll see if I can lay hands on a 20 litre veg oil drum we can cut in half and use as a firebox (or 2) restaurants usually bin the things. Kelley kettles or hobo stoves with a firebox/slab works too.

 

[Sttrory]

I will ask at the joiners shop at work for off cuts ;-)

Anything else you think we need to sort out?

 

[Sttrory]

My freind Andy who will be joining us. He farms rare breed pigs.
And has said if anybody would like some joints of pork,bacon,gammon,sausages he can supply them for cost price.


Let me know

Regards

Barry

 

[kendalphil]

Hi Barry,

Hope the 27th is still on, thanks for the information regarding the meat will place a small order soon, extra information required location of the farm regarding where to park, grid reference of camping field, can you ask the group if there is any experienced bushcrafters who can teach any bushcraft skills, will be appreciated look forward to meeting yourself and you mate Andy.

Will post pm soon

Regards
Kendalphil

 

[plastic-ninja]

I'm confused Barry.
Is it the 21st or the 27th?
I know I'm not around for the 21st but the 27th might be possible.
Cheers , Simon

 

[kendalphil]

sorry gents

kendalphil got his dates wrong so the first proposed date is july 21st sorry for the confusion
regards
kendalphil

 

[Sttrory]

Hi guys yes still on

Please pm your personal email address so I can give grid refs & mobile numbers
there is a pub not far from the field with parking there
what time would people like to meet? And maybe meet at the pub first?

If you like to come please confirm ASAP
You will need to bring water & wood (we still need to sort fire out )
Also whisky for the farmer ;-)
Regards

Barry

 

[plastic-ninja]

I thought that was the case and have confirmed with swmbo that we are indeed
in Manchester for the weekend. Shame , as I suspect you may be near my old
stamping ground. I grew up in Warcop a couple of miles away.
Have a great weekend folks and I'll try and make it next time.
Cheers Simon