I've been out around with the dog in various areas that have been used in the past. One area with a lean to pole ready to go with a fire pit. Love what we have on our door step here in Brandon.Welcome mate!
I too am ex forces and live in Brandon- I dot post much just enjoy reading some of the helpfull threads , very much into mountaineering but plan to get out and do more bushy stuff this year.
I get out for a night in the hammock in the forest fairly often