Whittler Kev has a couple of woods at his disposal, maybe drop him a line if you need some hanging/dirt time?
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Whittler Kev has a couple of woods at his disposal, maybe drop him a line if you need some hanging/dirt time?
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yeah good idea, I've been here about 5 years and still don't know exactly where those woods are!
the fake fire, it's silly, but from a distance it does pass for a smokeless firel! The most annoying thing about the event is there was a lady taking loads of photos I'd basically used a frame tent frame to hang up my parachute some camo net hammock etc so when you went under it looked quite "junglely" had my displays out all sorts, and they wouldn't let anyone seethe photos(including myself) because of security risk even though the whole group had signed letters to say photos were fine, so sad thing is I'd love to offer the "indoor campsite" to other organisations but i can't remember how it was set up and I have no photos of the event apart from 2 of me teaching which show no details at all as you can see, infact you can't really even tell what I'm teaching, very annoying
I really need to change my Avatar!
the fake fire, it's silly, but from a distance it does pass for a smokeless firel! The most annoying thing about the event is there was a lady taking loads of photos I'd basically used a frame tent frame to hang up my parachute some camo net hammock etc so when you went under it looked quite "junglely" had my displays out all sorts, and they wouldn't let anyone seethe photos(including myself) because of security risk even though the whole group had signed letters to say photos were fine, so sad thing is I'd love to offer the "indoor campsite" to other organisations but i can't remember how it was set up and I have no photos of the event apart from 2 of me teaching which show no details at all as you can see, infact you can't really even tell what I'm teaching, very annoying
I really need to change my Avatar!
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Wisbech isn't far from me. There is a piece of woodland nearby Isleham - I plan on finding out who the owner is and asking to walk around it at some point.
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Whittler Kev
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Only lives a little bit away (4 miles ish), Keep an eye on the Cambs thread as someones asking for an overnighter when they work the date out
By the way everyone, I had about 2 carrier bags of old t-shirts that were no good for anything not even a clothes bank.
I making a silly amount of char cloth in my woodburner on the boat, so if anyone wants some, let me know.
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I making a silly amount of char cloth in my woodburner on the boat, so if anyone wants some, let me know.
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Hi Ceryni.
I had to make a whole load of charcloth from a bed sheet for punters, on my last BBQ! So I now have plenty thanks!
BTW if any of you are short of Natural tinders (fungi, seed heads, Rose bay-willow herb I have loads stored that I could bring to a meet-up
I had to make a whole load of charcloth from a bed sheet for punters, on my last BBQ! So I now have plenty thanks!
BTW if any of you are short of Natural tinders (fungi, seed heads, Rose bay-willow herb I have loads stored that I could bring to a meet-up
Group might find that handy if we do a bow drill day.
I light a fire every day this season now so the magic has very much gone haha firelighters and house coal for me!
When I get outdoors, that's when it's starts
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I light a fire every day this season now so the magic has very much gone haha firelighters and house coal for me!
When I get outdoors, that's when it's starts
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Whittler Kev
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Says about 29 mile on AA route planner if one near Soham
http://www.theaa.com/route-planner/...1716|toNode=0|Isleham, UK||0.411017|52.340264
Yeah that's the one. I can drive now if one fancies a meet up?
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I was just looking at that map, tring to figure out if theres an area I know of halfway between us, but theres not, though...There are a few areas I do know of:
North east of Downham Market the back of the village of Marham, (on Hoggs drove I think) theres a off road carpark i think something to do with Anglian water, and a couple of walks lead into decent woodland and farmland.
Just off the the main road A1122 near the A47 (runway end) of RAF Marham there are some woods that run along the main road with a car park, but I'm led to believe it might be a "meeting place" after dark so not somewhere I'd like to hang around late into the day, but the woods are huge and it's easy to dissapear into them.
to the North East of Kingslynn is Roydon common, nature reserve not a camping place and dogs must be ona lead as there are loose wild horses but still nice for a bimble.
North of that is Sandringham again not a camping place but nice for a bimble, because it's a royal house undoubtably plain clothes police/security probably CCCTV will be around so not suitable for camping, but a lovely place to walk.
North east of Downham Market the back of the village of Marham, (on Hoggs drove I think) theres a off road carpark i think something to do with Anglian water, and a couple of walks lead into decent woodland and farmland.
Just off the the main road A1122 near the A47 (runway end) of RAF Marham there are some woods that run along the main road with a car park, but I'm led to believe it might be a "meeting place" after dark so not somewhere I'd like to hang around late into the day, but the woods are huge and it's easy to dissapear into them.
to the North East of Kingslynn is Roydon common, nature reserve not a camping place and dogs must be ona lead as there are loose wild horses but still nice for a bimble.
North of that is Sandringham again not a camping place but nice for a bimble, because it's a royal house undoubtably plain clothes police/security probably CCCTV will be around so not suitable for camping, but a lovely place to walk.
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if your downham market way let me know i live there and would do a meet
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Whittler Kev
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I've just booked. £10 refundable off new book. 1 hour talk followed by book signing
[h=1]Ray Mears in Ely[/h][h=3]Thursday 24th November[/h]
[h=1]Ray Mears in Ely[/h][h=3]Thursday 24th November[/h]
- Venue The Octagon, Ely Cathedral, CB7 4DL
- Doors open 6.45pm
- Start time 7.30pm
See you there! Just booked also.
I'm wondering if I bring my ancient dog eared copy of rays survival handbook he might sign it hahaha. Had it since I was small.
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I'm wondering if I bring my ancient dog eared copy of rays survival handbook he might sign it hahaha. Had it since I was small.
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He did sign it! He was actually very friendly despite the chore of signing books, and not in any way dismissive of people, despite also most of the people there very obviously not being outdoors types.
It was already special to me as my dad gave it to me 15 years ago as an Xmas present when I first got into bushcraft. I watched all of his programmes and to finally meet the man was a surprising turn of events!
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