Hello from Leicestershire

[joewalton1989]

Hi,

Just introducing myself. I'm Joe, I've always had a dip in and out interest in the outdoors; canoeing, kayaking, walking, camping etc however 2013 has seen a serious change in my attitude and walking and camping (I'm hoping) will take up a considerable amount of my spare time from now on.

Recently Bushcraft grabbed my interest, however few people I know share my interest which makes the learning of things quite a drawn out and solitary process.

I was referred here by my Dad (I am unsure if he is a frequent user or casual observer) however he was adamant the community is great and will be happy to answer any (of my plethora of) questions...

So I look forward to taking my first tentative steps on this journey and thank in advance anyone who shares their knowledge or has any advice to impart.

Thanks

Joe

 

[Perrari]

Hi Joe & welcome to BCUK.

 

[woodspirits]

hiya Joe and welcome aboard, your dad has sound judgement it is indeed a great site, look forward to seeing you at a meet sometime.

 

[woof]

Welcome Joe.

Rob

 

[tartanferret]

Hello Joe and welcome to BCUK

 

[crosslandkelly]

Hi Joe, Welcome and enjoy.

 

[Dreadhead]

welcome aboard

 

[Dingo]

Welcome Joe, another Leicester boy aye ;-)

 

[TurboGirl]

There's a few of us Leicesterites here Welcome to the forum, font of all knowledge and provider of projects never before envisaged

 

[Karl82]

hi Joe welcome to the forum.

 

[joewalton1989]

Thanks everyone

To the leicesterfarians, any good places around Leicestershire to practice any skills that I will learn?

 

[thedawnawakens]

Hiya! Welcome to the club.

 

[woodpoet]

Hi and welcome to BCUK.

 

[TurboGirl]

Thanks everyone

To the leicesterfarians, any good places around Leicestershire to practice any skills that I will learn?

We're pretty deforested in the SE of the county, if I want to hang I tend to sneak into local woodlands but they're all very small and theres the occasional 'Gerrof moi land afore I shoot ye!'.... the best woodlands are a step out like those in NW Leicestershire but beware the well beaten tracks, there's a lot of footfall especially at weekends. Theres some nice areas around the local resevoirs- Pittsford's nice on the Northampton border- but they get pretty well patrolled too

I and the other Leic folk I know tend to go to the meets at either White Rose or Northwood, look them up in the England (Mid) section of Out & About

 

[John Fenna]

Hello and welcome!

 

[joewalton1989]

We're pretty deforested in the SE of the county, if I want to hang I tend to sneak into local woodlands but they're all very small and theres the occasional 'Gerrof moi land afore I shoot ye!'.... the best woodlands are a step out like those in NW Leicestershire but beware the well beaten tracks, there's a lot of footfall especially at weekends. Theres some nice areas around the local resevoirs- Pittsford's nice on the Northampton border- but they get pretty well patrolled too

I and the other Leic folk I know tend to go to the meets at either White Rose or Northwood, look them up in the England (Mid) section of Out & About

See I grew up in the north of the county (still on the north of the city) I've earmarked a good area for an over night basha trial soon so all being well it may be somewhere to practice. I have family in the southern reaches of the county so it may be worth getting to know that region

 

[Mesquite]

Hello and welcome to the forum

 

[Elen Sentier]

Hello and welcome

 

[copper_head]

Welcome to the forum

 

[Gill]

Welcome to BCUK buddy.