ok folks sorry about all the delays here is an update:
The same as last time I have to put on a serious hat (has to be done)
under are some rules (Pinched from drew as they are a good guide with my own bits added) that I would ask you all to follow.
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).
•Rubbish: you brought it in, you put it in the bag – I will bring some bags along and if we can leave the site better than when we got there it will leave a good impresion and we will more likely to be asked back.
•Responsible drinking of alcohol is ok – drugs are prohibited!
•‘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.
•Fires: are NOT to be left unattended, If you take a turn in watching the group fire or make your own and have to leave it please ask sombody to watch it for you (we are in the woods after all)
•Nobody is to go cutting down any live trees (again please ask if you are unsure)
•Food: you need to bring enough food and water 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. 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.
• Please do not leave knives, axes unsheathed/ lying around.
The 'Touchy Subject' bit:
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
•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.
(Thanks for the guide Drew)
So its really basic common sense. If you cant/wont stick to these rules then please do not come.Also anybody breaking these rules will be asked to leave
By coming along to the meet you have agreed to the rules above.
Glad thats over with,
if you can add your name to the list and what day you will be arriving and leaving on.If you are unsure of when you can make it confirm asap.
I need to have the list a week before the event
We had good feedback from the park manager and staff so please keep up the good work and we will have a place that we can use.
many thanks
Ok thats that sorted:
again we will have a few things planned for the meet but other things will crop up like last time also if you want to know something ask and well see what we can do, or if you are willing to contribute something you can teach/ show let me know.
so far we have:
Shelter building, the camp loom, Fire by friction, camp craft, glue making, net making, char cloth, making Jerky, ponnasing
The list will undoubtedly be added to.
will edit in the name list soon.
atb
Craig
ps:Mousey ill note tht down, unfortunatly we only have the site till Sunday