Middlewood Meet - Oct 2010

SimonM

Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Apr 7, 2007
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East Lancashire
www.wood-sage.co.uk
Date: 29 - 31 October 2010.

Arrival time: from 13:00 on the 29th

Fees: £5 per peson per night - I need to have all monies before 10am on the Sunday.


As per usual, the location is Middlewood Scout Camp http://middlewoodcamp.org.uk/index.html

Google maps for directions: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&s...=UTF8&ei=fo-6SZXrGZCKoAPs0Y3FBg&cd=2&z=14&t=m


This is a child friendly site and your youngsters are welcome.

Site map
Middlewoodcampmap.jpg



What follows is going to make the Meet (and site) seem to be very rule bound – in fact both are quite relaxed.

These rules are there because we, as a group, and the site have a reputation to maintain. Unfortunately the world is full of critics who love to point a finger – and we're there on the trust that we’ve worked hard to gain.

This list isn't exhaustive - common sense applies. If in doubt, Ask!

  • Forum members are responsible for themselves, the kit they use and their own actions at a Meet – if you bring along family (or a friend) then you also accept responsibility for them and their actions whilst they are on site.
  • Forum members under the age of 18 are welcome. However, they must be accompanied by at least one parent (or legal guardian).
  • You brought it in, you take it out – camping fees do not include a rubbish collection fee! The sites bin is the big orange thing in the campers car park.
  • Fees must be paid. It’s rare, but sometimes people forget.
  • Responsible drinking of alcohol is ok – drugs are prohibited!
  • This is a scouting site and is not open to the general public - please don't walk through another groups pitch whilst drinking alcohol and/or smoking.
  • ‘Appropriate’ behaviour: The site can, at any time, decline a booking – they can also ask(tell) us (individually or wholly) to leave during the Meet. Fees would still be owed! Be aware that other users of the site might be passing by our pitch at any time of the day or night – I do get feedback!
  • Parking: Vehicles need to be parked up in the campers car park.
  • Fires: Due to peat soil, open fires must be raised and contained. Periodically there is a shortage of wood available to burn - if you want to cook on an open fire bring a supply of wood or charcoal:campfire:
  • Food: Unless organised prior to the Meet, you need to bring enough food to feed yourself while you are at the Meet.
  • Accidents do happen and people will try to help out where they can - If you are visiting someone else’s pitch do not expect to be fed.
  • Use the appropriate tools at the appropriate times.
  • It would be wise to be carrying a torch before it gets dark! It could also be provident to put markers on your shelter so you can find it in the dark.
  • The pitch is suitable for using tents, hammocks and bivvies - use what you have and are comfortable using. Even with 30+ using the pitch there is still ample room to bring/use one type and trial/experiment with another.
  • If you stick your name down and can no longer make it, please say so.
  • Please note that, on occassion, the first post will be edited to include better information. Although updates/edits will be posted in the thread, the first post needs to be re-read well in advance of the Meet
  • In the highly unlikely event that I need to make use of this ... I reserve the right to stop any individual(s) from attending a Meet. Any individual(s) who I feel endanger our future use of the site will be required to leave the site(outstanding fees will still be owed)
The 'Touchy Subject' bit:

Because the site is, first and foremost, a Scout camp site, the only people we can't accommodate are those who would, purposely or otherwise, do harm to others. Primarily, this means that if you would be found unfit to adopt or foster a child then you can’t come along – same goes for anyone knowingly under investigation or having had an allegation made against them and is awaiting investigation.

It's fine if you want to:

  • be on your own
  • lay on your back looking at the sky, clouds, birds flying over etc
  • whittle
  • practice 'stuff' - except tree felling; the site has strong opinions about that :p
  • practice flora and fauna i.d
  • so on and so forth ...

This is, in no way, a bushcraft course and it's for you to make of it what you will.


Copy and paste etc.

Meet List:

By adding your name you acknowledge that you have read and will comply with post #01 of this thread and accept that it can (and probably will) be edited before the Meet.​

Simon
 
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Shewie

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SimonM (poss + tribe)
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Shewie - TBC (and hoping to make more than just another day visit)
 

Cliv

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SimonM (poss + tribe)
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Shewie - TBC (and hoping to make more than just another day visit)
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DaveBromley

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I will have to respectfully bow out of the meet unfortunately as i've just won a trip to ireland!! on the said weekend
my mum entered me for it without my knowledge and I WON LOL

Dave
 

outdoorowain

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I am up for that.

SimonM (poss + tribe)
BarryG
Lurch
DaveBromley
Shewie - TBC (and hoping to make more than just another day visit)
Cliv
outdoorowain
 

Trunks

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May 31, 2008
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SimonM (poss + tribe)
BarryG
Lurch
Shewie - TBC (and hoping to make more than just another day visit)
Cliv
outdoorowain
drewdunnrespect
Trunks (Friday night, poss Saturday night)

P.s. I've removed Dave & added Drew, i think it's right!!
 

Shewie

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I missed Wayland off earlier on, sorry Gary

SimonM (poss + tribe)
BarryG
Lurch
Wayland
Shewie - TBC (and hoping to make more than just another day visit)
Cliv
outdoorowain
drewdunnrespect
Trunks (Friday night, poss Saturday night)
 

DaveBromley

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I don't want to look a gift horse in the mouth, but i'm gutted that the holiday to ireland is that weekend! I was really looking forward to meeting some of you guys espescially simonM who has helped me with some kit, and wayland who has helped with advice and inspired me to make many things!! I also wanted to share a glass of the good stuff (JD) with drew
I have been looking forward to this since it was clear i wouldnt be making it to the moot, I put all my proverbial eggs into this basket!

Daft I know but gutted ai won a trip to ireland (how many times do you think anyone has said that lol)

Dave
 

Jellytot

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Apr 1, 2010
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Manchester
After consulting the almenac I see Maddave is not rota'd in that weekend so we should be OK to attend, I may have to book a bit of time off but have a few days to play with
since they didn't give me the Bushmoot off... (NOT that I'm bitter or anything, oh no!)
IMPORTANT question I haven't noticed in the rules'
DOGS!
Frodo would dearly love to come meet you all and relieve you of any spare sausage or cheese......
Are dogs allowed?
 

Tetley

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Apr 21, 2008
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Anyone up for Pumpkin tart this year ? and maybe more pumpkin related comestables ?


SimonM (poss + tribe)
BarryG
Lurch
Wayland
Shewie - TBC (and hoping to make more than just another day visit)
Cliv
outdoorowain
drewdunnrespect
Trunks (Friday night, poss Saturday night)
Tetley , Flumpie and Alex
 

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