Hello from the Southwest

[markbUK]

Hi
Just a short introduction, I’ve been interested in primitive technology and other aspects of bushcraft for years, however … It’s been more about understanding and appreciating than doing!!, both my wife and I enjoy basic camping and have discussed the possibility of doing some form of introduction to bushcraft, so at some point in the near future I think we will be taking the plunge with a short course.

We regularly cook outdoors (I don’t mean the BBQ!) so I think we are about ready to take a plunge into something a bit more interesting

Would be interested to know if there is anything specific going on down here in the Southwest

Mark

 

[tomtom]

hi mark.. there a quite a few of us down this way.. i am down near plymouth and neil and leon are in Paignton.. with reguards to things going on down here.. i have done courses with and volunteered for www.wildwise.co.uk they have a really really great spot they use for their courses in north devon!

 

[Ed]

Welcome aboard mark Any questions you have please feel free to ask as I'm sure someone here will have an answer for you.


Ed

 

[Tony]

Great to have you on board mark

Would be interested to know if there is anything specific going on down here in the Southwest

Mark

have a look here, these are the people from your neck of the woods...

And add yourself to the map, here, this really helps people organise meet ups etc.

Get your wife to sign up as well

if you're available on the weekend of the 27th you're more than welcome to come to the bcuk Spring meet up, it's just North of reading, have a look here

Whew, that's a lot for you to get through

 

[hootchi]

Welcome mate. I'm from down south aswell, nearly near woolfardisworthy to be precise.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

Enjoy.

 

[NickBristol]

Another one from the Southwest here - split between Bristol and mid-Devon.

Sure you'll fit in well here - everyone's friendly and approachable

Ta
Nick

 

[Paganwolf]

Welcome Mark. Have fun here, the Guys and Gals are a great bunch

 

[markbUK]

Thanks for all the prompt replies, I need to have a good look through all the links that have been posted.

cheers
Mark

 

[Snufkin]

Welcome to the site

 

[jdlenton]

Hello and welcome
get stuck in its great here

 

[Jack]

Good to have you aboard Mark!

 

[Neil1]

Hi Mark,
Good to have you on board, the west country chapter is getting to quite a size.
We have'nt organized a massive amount yet, but are keen to get people talking and meeting up, perhaps just for a day walk on the moors or local woodland.
As you will see from the Tones link there is a moorland gathering in July that is becoming an annual event.
Courses - talk to others on here about the various one that they have been on. Probably a group of us will be travelling up to Wilderness Gathering in September, this is a shop window for many schools and may be a good starting point.
I must'nt forget the BCUK meet-up @ the end of May, near Reading. These meet-ups are good events to learn new skills, put faces to names and get a very good taste of the bushcraft commmunity in the UK.
Talk to you soon.
Neil