Journeyman cse

[Limaed]

Hi all,
Ive managed to get a place on a Journeyman course with Woodlore next year. Its a fair way off yet but im a great believer in 'forewarned is forearmed' and courses ive been on in the past ive always got more out of them if I know a bit of the subject matter taught in advance.
Anyway if anyone on here has been on the course before ird be really keen to hear your experiences and the additional skills covered, breakdown of the course etc.
Also like to know if anyone else is going. Thanks in advance. Ed

 

[PhilParry]

I'll be there for one of the weeks. Can't remember which one though and I don't have the dates with me right now!

:werd:

 

[addo]

Hi all,
Ive managed to get a place on a Journeyman course with Woodlore next year. Its a fair way off yet but im a great believer in 'forewarned is forearmed' and courses ive been on in the past ive always got more out of them if I know a bit of the subject matter taught in advance.
Anyway if anyone on here has been on the course before ird be really keen to hear your experiences and the additional skills covered, breakdown of the course etc.
Also like to know if anyone else is going. Thanks in advance. Ed

Firstly, I dont want to tell u too much cause the surprise is part of the fun with this one. You will develop the skills u learnt on the fundemental. If u want a tip, try going without a meal every now and again to know what it feels like before u go. You will learn a lot about yourself and the location is excellent.
For me it was just like being a kid again, only learning how to live off the land rather than running home for my tea!
You will have an excellent time.

 

[Surrey Yeoman]

I'll second Addo's post,

I won't tell you - or anyone for that matter, about the actual course content as that would spoil it for you.

I will say that you should remember and practice the skills you learned on your Fundamental course and be sure that your knife is as sharp as a very sharp thing indeed!

The course is challenging but not particularly scary or arduous - I'm 45 and not particularly fit and I coped alright and there was a 60 something year-old lady on my course too!

Go into it with an open mind and embrace it - you'll enjoy it!

The location is lovely and, amazingly, a midge-free zone! There were a few mosquitos / gnats about, but no midges.

The Woodlore kit list for the course is plenty adequate - you won't need a bivi bag if you're taking a tent, only if you plan to use a tarp.

Remember, when you've done it, you'll be one of a pretty small number of people that have - only 24 per year, maximum!

ENJOY IT!

 

[Limaed]

Guys
Thanks for the replies I kind of though you might say that as there's not much on Woodlore's website either, thanks for the tips anyway!
Phil, look forward to meeting you if we're on the same course. Ta Ed