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whats FSC.
DFs are mad, not been on a DF camp but from what I hear drink flows with the merry making.
I'm very upset, though my A level results come out on a thursday (they always do so don't worry other young people) I wont be able to come as I have to go to my sisters wedding on the 21st
This is a real shame because though I've done loads of camping, there has been chance for "bushcraft" and I could have learnt a lot from you peeps
DFs are mad, not been on a DF camp but from what I hear drink flows with the merry making.
I'm very upset, though my A level results come out on a thursday (they always do so don't worry other young people) I wont be able to come as I have to go to my sisters wedding on the 21st
This is a real shame because though I've done loads of camping, there has been chance for "bushcraft" and I could have learnt a lot from you peeps
Looks like I might be able to make it. We were going to go to the Gathering but other plans in September so hopefully we can come to this meet up instead. Plans so far sound great!!
Have we got any further on directions/ cost yet? Just wondering mainly because I'm a serial planner
Bill (and my wife Emma for this)
Have we got any further on directions/ cost yet? Just wondering mainly because I'm a serial planner
Bill (and my wife Emma for this)
If anyone wants to know about FSC Forest School Camps then check out the link below! It's a charity organization which specialises in taking inner city kids to remote areas 
in Britain for camps of between 2 and 13 nights duration, some are mobile some fixed, some involve canoes, boats or bikes others are on foot.
Blue Sky ,
Jim.
in Britain for camps of between 2 and 13 nights duration, some are mobile some fixed, some involve canoes, boats or bikes others are on foot.Blue Sky
,Jim.
yes directions would be good, is the Merthyr Mawr site near the sewage works? or is this a different place, on the map there is a campsite sign, and some buildings have linked the maphttp://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.s...wmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf&dn=728 is this the place?
steve
steve
thats the place!!!!
dont worry about the sewage works you cant actually see it on the ground, its built into a depression and ringed with dense woodland
The site can be seen on the landranger 170 'Vale of Glamorgan & Rhonnda
area' 1:50000 (the 1:25000 WOULD BE BETTER BUT I DONT HAVE ONE OF THE AREA)
the site car park is roughly in grid 872,773
the site covers the area from the A48 in the north to just the other side of
the B4524 in the south and from the sea in the west to the village of
Merthyr mawr in the east
Adi has a sat photo of the area I'll ask him to put it up
dont worry about the sewage works you cant actually see it on the ground, its built into a depression and ringed with dense woodland
The site can be seen on the landranger 170 'Vale of Glamorgan & Rhonnda
area' 1:50000 (the 1:25000 WOULD BE BETTER BUT I DONT HAVE ONE OF THE AREA)
the site car park is roughly in grid 872,773
the site covers the area from the A48 in the north to just the other side of
the B4524 in the south and from the sea in the west to the village of
Merthyr mawr in the east
Adi has a sat photo of the area I'll ask him to put it up
Would it help if I was to catch a train and meet someone at a station like Chester or Manchester etc? Maybe even Hereford?
As someone kindly pointed out, llandudno is not really on anyones 'way'
As someone kindly pointed out, llandudno is not really on anyones 'way'
Being so close I really wish I could help out, but we'll have a car full as it is. Sorry mate... :-(The General said:Would it help if I was to catch a train and meet someone at a station like Chester or Manchester etc? Maybe even Hereford?
As someone kindly pointed out, llandudno is not really on anyones 'way'
No problem, thanks for the words!
What is the nearest train station? Would anyone be able to pick me up from there?
Thanks!
What is the nearest train station? Would anyone be able to pick me up from there?
Thanks!
General, as far as I know the nearest train station is going to be Bridgend.
I don't drive so I too have been looking at how to get there if my lift falls through.
From what I can see Bridgend rail is about 4Km east north east of Merthyr Mawr and the camp site.
If you are coming down from Llandudno it will probably be 2 or 3 train changes depending on the time of day you travel.
I hope this is of use to you,
Leon.
I don't drive so I too have been looking at how to get there if my lift falls through.
From what I can see Bridgend rail is about 4Km east north east of Merthyr Mawr and the camp site.
If you are coming down from Llandudno it will probably be 2 or 3 train changes depending on the time of day you travel.
I hope this is of use to you,
Leon.
http://www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk/en/journey.php
I would leave Llandudno at 10:47 on the Friday and arrive at Bridgend at 15:59
I would travel back on Sunday departing Bridgend at 10:53 or at 19:43 depending on the situation.
I have told the owner at work if I can't have the holiday time I will make the next three months hell for him!
Question then, would anyone be willing to pick me up and drop me off on the relevent days? I can bribe with chocolate and a tutorial in sharpening! :-D
I would leave Llandudno at 10:47 on the Friday and arrive at Bridgend at 15:59
I would travel back on Sunday departing Bridgend at 10:53 or at 19:43 depending on the situation.
I have told the owner at work if I can't have the holiday time I will make the next three months hell for him!
Question then, would anyone be willing to pick me up and drop me off on the relevent days? I can bribe with chocolate and a tutorial in sharpening! :-D
Hey Wayne, I can meet up with you at the station and we can hike over to the campsite - it's only a few kms
as were all going to be only 4k away it should be fairly simple for one of us to drive over and pick you up!!
I wont be at the site untill at least 1:00 on the friday but if that is ok (and i might be very late) let me know and i'll try and pick you up
I wont be at the site untill at least 1:00 on the friday but if that is ok (and i might be very late) let me know and i'll try and pick you up
Me too, there will be no problem picking you guys up from there. I would bring you down from Manchester but I've got the family.....If that chages for any reason I'll let you know 
Thanks for the offer of a lift chaps! Might walk it cos after sitting still for 5+ hours I'll be feeling restless!
Wayne, looks like we could meet up on the final leg of the journey from Cardiff Central to Bridgend
Wayne, looks like we could meet up on the final leg of the journey from Cardiff Central to Bridgend
Depending on whether I get a lift I may decide to walk the last bit myself. Brigend is only an hour from Reading on Virgin if I remember right, and the walk would do me good.
I walk 1 1/2 miles to the station every morning anyway, so twice that shouldn't be a problem.
Can't wait for it...
I walk 1 1/2 miles to the station every morning anyway, so twice that shouldn't be a problem.
Can't wait for it...
Sounds great guys! I would prefer a lift as I will be travelling 'heavy' with all the knives and bits that people are asking me to bring along and demo...
Oh and I'm a bit lazy and slow...
Be nice to meet up at Cardiff Boaty!
If anyone who will have a car and is willing... Could you PM your mobile number? Thanks!
Waaaaaaaay good news, I got the time off so I will be there for sure! Wooooooo Hoooooooo!
Oh and I'm a bit lazy and slow...
Be nice to meet up at Cardiff Boaty!
If anyone who will have a car and is willing... Could you PM your mobile number? Thanks!
Waaaaaaaay good news, I got the time off so I will be there for sure! Wooooooo Hoooooooo!
Tony said:Me too, there will be no problem picking you guys up from there. I would bring you down from Manchester but I've got the family.....If that chages for any reason I'll let you know
Great thanks!
The General said:
You want to tell *me* about travelling heavy???
:-D Good job I've got a 110 is all I can say...
The General said:
Brilliant! I'll carry a few of your heavy knives for you, and I'll probably even remember to give them back
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