Forest Knights - Wilderness First Aid Course

[Lithril]

Well just got back from a wilderness first aid course run by Wayne at Forest Knights. Had a fantastic time and feel a lot more confident.

Details and pictures to follow, but I would just like to thank Wayne for running one of the most useful and relevent courses I've been on, I would also like to thank Garrick, Adi, Rob and Mel, for providing some challenging situations and great advice.

Cheers guys

Matt

 

[weekend_warrior]

I'll second that! Very fine course indeed - excellent tutor, excellent assistants, excellent company too (and I don't mean the ltd variety... ) :You_Rock_

Very realistic scenarios and it covers much more than a bog standard first aid course

If you only do one course, do this one and maybe make a difference to someones life.

 

[Mr_Rimps]

I last did a wilderness first aid course with the BSA in the states but that was over 5 years ago. I've been looking to retrain here but as yet haven't found anywhere (actually haven't looked that hard)
Its good to read positive recommendations. :You_Rock_ I'll check out the course dates. Forest Knights is not far from me either so its looking good for me.
Thanks guys.

 

[pibbleb]

I would also just like to say a big thanks to Wayne and his team for the course this weekend.

I have learned a huge amount this weekend in a realistic setting. I'd also just like to say a big thanks to those who were my fellow attendee's you helped to make the gathering all the more informative on more levels than I care to mention.

I leave a true write up for those who are more articulate than, but just wanted to say a big thanks!

All the best from "Well Boy!'

P.S. I'll try and post pictures soon.

 

[swyn]

I Would also like leave a big thank Wayne and his assistants for a very enjoyable full-on weekend, with very good company in a pleasant piece of woodland.
As Pibbleb has said 'Very realistic!'
Hope you all got home ok, and WW it's not too difficult this morning to get to Southampton!
Cheers from Swyn.

 

[moduser]

Agreed, blinding course. Huge thanks to Wayne, Mel, Garrick, Adi and Rob for an excellent course.

Nice also to put some faces to names.

Can't wait for the pics to be posted.

Special thanks go to Bardster for being guinea pig of the weekend

David

 

[scanker]

It's pretty much all been said, but I'd just like to add my personal thanks to Wayne and the team and also to the other course attendees.

I learnt loads, had a thoroughly enjoyable time and would recommend it to anyone.

 

[Bardster]

Just a repeat on what everyone else has said really - really worthwile course. Thanks to all.

 

[Mad Mike]

Just want to add my thanks
to all the forrest knights crew :You_Rock_

 

[nickg]

Echo eyrything said before.
This should become a permanant entry in the BCUK diary.
Well done Forest Knights

Nick

 

[Lithril]

Ok, here are a few pics to get you started with:

The Site:

Our teacher in action:

Bard - "The Casualty" Ster

Accident Prone???

Group Hug!!

 

[scanker]

Bard - "The Casualty" Ster

The dark patch in the middle is a pad for the central splint, just in case any keen-eyed readers think he's simulating loss of bladder control!

 

[weekend_warrior]

The dark patch in the middle is a pad for the central splint, just in case any keen-eyed readers think he's simulating loss of bladder control!

I think you might have over tightened the traction on him too - the pole seems to be exiting his head... Still, at least his femur won't move.... Limb over life wasn't?

 

[useless]

I'd like to add my thanks to Forest Knights for running this course, and at such a reasonable price too!

If anyone is thinking about doing a Forest Knights course, but is unsure if they would "fit in".... I have a very limited level of knowldge about bushcraft type things (I'm more sort of "Hedge Craft" really!), let me asure you that the team go well out of their way to make sure everyone is OK and having a good time learning stuff. Having said that, the excellent company always helps too.

It was a great weekend, good chattering around the camp fire.

 

[The Joker]

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Me thinks that might be Adi's tent in the background.

Glad everyone enjoyed it

 

[Phil562]

No its not Pete its a UFO

 

[moduser]

Great photo's Matt, anyone else got some?

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David

 

[pibbleb]

I've sent a disc of photo's to Wayne, and will happily send any discs on to others if you pm me.

I will warn you though they are rather happy snappy and photographer and camera are on the way out.

I'll also try and post some but probably not until the weekend.

Pib

 

[pibbleb]

I sent out some discs of the snaps I'd taken last week just wondering if they'd turned up?

Pib

 

[Wayne]

Thank you all for the kind comments. It was a very rewarding course to run.

Watching you guys growing in confidence and ability as the weekend progressed is what teaching is about.

The night exercise will remain one of my fondest memories of all the courses I have run this year. You all were first rate.

I recieved the photos.

Could all the attendees pm me their address so I can forward the certificates direct.

I am sure I will be running another bushcraft woodland based first aid course soon.