Marlborough, Wiltshire social camp April 21-23rd

[andyn]

I'm running a few social camps near Marlborough this year - the next being on the 21st-23rd. Does anyone fancy joining us. Details on my events section on facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/594793830719364/?ti=as

Thanks
Andy

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[Leshy]

Just around the corner from me , and it sounds interesting but ...

£30 for what, If you don't mind me asking?
Not being facetious just curious...

I love the Savernake , and on that picture looks like West Woods to me ...

Sorry no Facebook here .

 

[Mesquite]

Just around the corner from me , and it sounds interesting but ...

£30 for what, If you don't mind me asking?
Not being facetious just curious...

From the details on their FB post

The Social camps will be run in a similar setup to our courses but without any formal instruction or tuition provided and no agenda throughout the weekend (The only scheduled tuition provided will be an optional sharp tool lesson to remind anyone that needs it on tool use and care.)

The weekends are very relaxed and laid back - you may chose to sit around the fire and chat with others, work on a craft project, walk around the estate looking for plants/wildlife etc. Children are also most welcome, however they are under your responsibility at all times and you should be aware that some colourful language and jokes are likely to be told.... snip

...The fee for the weekend is £30 and goes towards the cost for the use of the woods for that weekend. NaturesCraft makes no profit from these weekends and they are being provided purely for helping provide an outlet to practice the skills that we all dearly love in a safe and permitted environment.

 

[andyn]

Thanks Mesquite.
We have a fixed cost per person agreement with the landowner. Unfortunately there are many other pastimes (ie shooting) that could earn the landowner a lot more that we are competing with for continued access.

The flip side is that we have private access to 15 acres of beautiful woodland.

There is a parachute up, composting loo, and i bring the group camp equipment kettle, dutch ovens, skillets etc as needed.

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[Dark Horse Dave]

Plus the fact that you get to spend a very nice weekend with some good people. I'm just sorry I can't make it. Hope it goes well Andy!

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[Leshy]

Sounds great 👍

 

[andyn]

Sounds great 

If you're able to make it, it would be great to meet you. I know you said you don't use Facebook, so just drop me a PM if you fancy coming. Should be able 6-8 others coming at the moment.

We'll be processing a fallen birch tree for craft produce during the weekend and I'll be giving some spoon/utensil carving guidance to those interested in partaking.

All the best.
Andy

 

[Paulm]

Should be a fun weekend as usual Andy, looking forwards to it

 

[andyn]

Thanks Paulm. See you there.

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[SimonL]

Hi andyn,
Really wish I could make this one as I love the Savernake & surrounding area, but will be driving down to Cornwall on the 21st
If you have any more planned for this year, I would love to know about them !
Wishing everyone a great weekend.
Simon

 

[ferretracer]

Would possibly be interested if anymore are planned Im not to far from savernake being in basingstoke