S-Wales BC courses/advice in general.

[The Big Lebowski]

tyring to find some info about Bushcrafting in South-Wales as regards to meets (fee or free) craft fares and recommended couses/providers. i notice there's lots of events on the calender as in moot's, weekenders ect so i may just skip the course and learn first hand from fellow bushcrafters. not shure.

looking at building up some kit over the next month or two and then a few solo nights out, autumn/winter reading and then a spring summer out as much as possible!

I'd like to hold onto the thought of summer presently, but it aint looking good

cheers for any pointers or advice, TBL.

 

[The Big Lebowski]

22 views, anyone?

be grateful for just some general advice.

TBL.

 

[hiraeth]

As for courses try Dryad Bushcraft based on the Gower, they are putting on a bushcraft day at Margam Country Park, Port Talbot. Next week on the 25th, only cost is the entrance fee to the park which is about £3, Hope this is of help.

 

[The Big Lebowski]

Cheers for that hiraeth... typically I'm studying for exams over the next fortnight, but i might see if i can take a few hours out to pop down.

I'll also look into Dryad, as i spend alot of time down the Gower, which is a very nice part of the world

Atb, al.

 

[xairbourne]

Just go out and do it! best way to learn, Started with ex army kit and a pot noodle in Wentwood forest. Now im swinging from the trees in my hammock and eating bushcraft gourmet meals in Hereford. Loads of helpful people on here, with the ability to answer any questions or point you in the right direction.
All the best

 

[The Big Lebowski]

Thanks very muchly xairbourne!

Plenty of places around here for some stealth-camping, already been out for a ganders. Not tried bushcraft since i was 12 or so, armed with a copy of lofty's SAS survival handbook and my older brothers full TA webbing

Gawd i feel old now LoL!

Atb, al.

 

[xairbourne]

I notice you too are in pontypool area...

 

[The Big Lebowski]

Yeah... well, Talywain for my sins LoL!!

Some nice countryside up this way just asking to be explored! also know Wentwood very well, Chepstow and a few other places fairly local.

atb, al.

 

[Harvestman]

Hey, there's worse places to live than Talywain. I just can't think of many right now

Well, Trevethin of course...

I'm a bit to the south in Griffithstown, but tend to get up your way. I got badly midged around sunset today on the Blorenge, as unusually, there was no breeze at all.

 

[The Big Lebowski]

LoL

I didnt realise you got the dreaded 'midgies' south of scotland till i moved up here!

and i've heard trevethin is 'a warm and friendly place' rich in 'character'

(just pulling a leg if anyone's from that way )

TBL.

 

[dave53]

hi folks im on the other side of the mountain cwmcarn we need to all get together to organize something lets all have a think regards dave

 

[The Big Lebowski]

Sounds interesting dave... I know nice remote spot not too far from me, and can offer secure parking (10pm locked gate and owner lives on site) if anyone fancies a small meet/overnighter.

wont have kit for a few weeks, but after that i'm good!

I'm not the worlds best organiser, but i can offer the parking and somewhere not too far on foot for a camp (wooded council land, lots of old campfires, as remote as you get)

see what happens from this...

atb, al.

 

[elma]

if there is a meet going give us a shout I'm in ynysddu, next valley over from dave

Ian

 

[Harvestman]

I'd probably be up for that too. Don't ask me to organise anything though!

 

[The Big Lebowski]

Cool

Tied up for the next two weekends, but i'm good with the 2'nd october (Saturday)... Just let me know if the date is sutable, and i'll have a chat with the guy about parking!

Regards, TBL.

 

[Harvestman]

Good for me. I'm busy in the lead up to then too!

 

[dave53]

hi alan put me down for it be great to get together, anyone else local up for it like wayland says these are the times we should be looking to get together whether were newbies or have some experience we all have to start somewhere and its local you havant got to travel far hope to see some more of you there regards dave

 

[elma]

Thanks for the PM alan I'll be there

 

[The Big Lebowski]

Cool...! Thats 4 now with a possible 5'th.

Should be a good night!

Thanks for the interest, regards, al.

 

[The Big Lebowski]

Just to confirm, its a 4pm meet at the location sent out via pm...

Looking forward a mellow one

Regards, TBL.