Suffolk Bushcraft Group Friday 6th and Saturday 7th December - Christmas Meal.

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Big Stu 12

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2 Night Monthly Suffolk Bushcraft Group Friday 6th and Saturday 7th December - Monthly Meet - Christmas Meal !!!!!!

As This is the December on its "TIME TO PARTY".......

This year lets have a Bigger then last year Party...... with a full Christmas dinner.... Lights.... party Hats... Crackers...ect ect...

I will be asking for volunteers to do shopping Cooking setting up.. and getting things sorted... Price as of yet is not known... "WE" have yet to sort..lol so heres the start of the Thread...

There will be a closing date for attending this one so we can finalise every thing.. Sorry but NO late bookings...last date for the list will be 15th November Midnight. And 22nd November when the meal fee will be due to allow numbers to be finalised.

I will be inviting the Landowner and his wife to this...

There will be NO selfcatering on the Saturday Night and the meet is only for People attending the Christmas Meal.

All Welcome, Newbies, all levels of experience, Tree and Ground Dwellers.

Location
A 10 Acre mixed Woodland that is very quiet and secluded, and lends itself to wild camping, both in Hammocks and Tents/Tarps, just outside of the village of Stansfield,

Regulars that have been to the Site before - 12:00 onwards - report at Office before going to the woods, No arivals after 9:30pm please.....

New commers to Site - Meet at Compasses Pub, Stansfield, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8LN. By Arrangement, normally finishing about midday on the Last day. Please be on time as the Woodland is hard to find, (Please be be aware that due to the location of the parking/site being next to House's the Very Late 9:30pm arrival will not be available as we like to keep traffic to a minimum,)

Cost
The Camp Site charge is £10 per person for the weekend, fees for the site to be paid to me (Big Stu) as you arrive, this will have to be in cash. - Under 10's no Site Fee.

The Meal Cost £8 per Adult and £4 per under 16 is to be paid Via transfer/paypal to Ozzy1997.. details will be passed on Closing date for attendance.... 15th Nov 2014.


Under 18s
Are welcome to attend, they are the responsibility of the Parent/Guardian that they came to the meet with, also please keep children under control.

Behavior
Our meets, are good natured and light hearted, with safety in mind, we aim to carry this on with self regulation, if it does not then the offending person will be asked to leave immediately.

Facilities
This is a very wild site...There is a Basic Farm Flushing Toilet and Shower at a Farm Yard about 1km away, the nearest Tap is about a 600m from the Woodland.

Personal Hygiene - there is now a Chemical toilet in the woodland, and a flushing one at the Farm, please bring your Hygiene kits (loo roll ect),

The Communal Area has a number of seat/ small tables, a rustic bushy Table seat next to a clay oven to make food prep a bit easier then doing it on your lap, during meets a Tarp will be put up over the fire area, The fire pit has a concrete base, with a Tripod and Extension with a griddle over the fire for everyone's use.

There is also a Pole Lathe and a Shave horse for use, you will need to bring any tools you require.

There is a lean to one man natural shelter that can be used, in a secluded area, if you would like to use it for a night, that would be on a first come, first serve basis, it may need re-roofing prior to use.

Housekeeping
There is NO Facility to leave rubbish on site or at the farm, please bring a Rubbish Bag for your waste and take it home; we have had occasions were other peoples pitches have been cleaned up by others, You Carry In – You Carry Out.

We do have a rule of no rubbish to be burnt on the fire during time people are cooking or using the fire area for food drink preparation, Please respect this.

Fire Places and Fire scar’s to be kept to a minimum, this will depend on activities, if you make a Fire Scar for any reason, other than communal one, then it is your responsibility to clean it up, The Main communal Fire is Everyone’s responsibility to clean up after.


NO Green Wood to be cut........

Vehicles and Access and Parking to site
There is NO Access to the site at the moment - Car Parking for the woodland will be about 800m away from the woodland in a Working Farm Yard, please do not block Gates and Barn doorways.


Group Meal,
This is the Xmas meal put together by the whole group,

In case of Unforeseen events that may cause there to be no group meal, please allow in your catering for that emergency meal.

Air Guns/Archery
From this meeting as a Bonus for the Regular Attendees to Monthly Meets will be able to use Air Guns (Non FAC - under 12flb only) for Target use only in a designated area, they will be subject to Chronograph before use by the Range Control Officer,and any decision on the use of Air Guns and Range that he makes will be final, and has the right to refuse the use of the gun or any person using a gun.

From this meet Archery will be available as a Bonus activity for Regulars Only on the same Basis as Air guns, Max Bow power 30lb@28", This will be checked, Target Piles only No Broad Heads ect. We have a boss and now have two 3D Archery Targets.

The Archery Targets are ONLY for use with Bows/arrows, They are NOT to be used for anything else.

IF YOU ARE NOT A REGULAR ATTENDEE TO THE MONTHLY MEET PLEASE DO NOT ASK IF YOU CAN SHOOT... IT IS ONLY FOR THE REGULARS.

Please inform myself if you intend on bringing an Air Gun/ Bow prior to arrival.

Any person not adhering to these conditions may be asked to stop the activity.

Other Info
We are still on probation at this site, so please keep to the simple rules and treat it with respect.

I will be taking the normal, Griddle, and tripod, Coleman Lamp, also a couple of Tarps, for a group shelter,

Wood can be gathered from around the site, Dead Wood only to be used. No green wood cutting allowed

Of course Micky being taken is compulsory....

I know people Like taking Photo's and sharing experiences, and some do not like the Photo's on the Internet, so Please bear this in mind when posting after the event, also I you do not want your picture on the internet then please make all aware....

Slippers are welcome.....

Also don't forget, people do bring swaps and items for sale, so a meet can be a great place to get some kit.. reason to bring a little bit of cash with you.

All Attendee's, attend and take part in any activities at their own risk....by attending you agree to this term.

First Aid
There are no First Aid facilities on site, so you will need to bring your own suitable First Aid kit, not just some plasters.

The nearest A & E is 20 minutes drive at;

West Suffolk Hospital
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk IP33 2QZ,
Switchboard: 01284 713000

If you plan to attend, then Paste and Copy the Just the Attendance List and place name on bottom of list, I will add to the Main Post.

List of Attending
1. Big Stu - Midday Friday
2. Crosslandkelly - 1200 Friday.
3. SJStuart - Between 12 and 2 on Friday
4. Chris 12.00
5. Seani 12.00ish Friday
6. Chris B (Broomstickize) - Aiming for 3pm Friday.
7. Kevin (amjake) Fri lunchtime
8. Broomstickize - +1
9. Mike Smith
10. Wolfcrafter
11. Jjessup
12. Andor
13. Mrs Andor.
14. Little Andor #1
15. Little Andor #2
16. Karl
17. Vicky, (Mrs Ozzy1977)

Other Dates
3rd & 4th Jan 2014 -Monthly Meet - Skill Share "Tarpology"
7th & 8th Feb 2014 - Monthly Meet -Skill Share " Map reading & Navigation" - Provisional Group meal in the Compasses
7th & 8th March 2014 - Monthly Meet
4th & 5th April 2014 - Monthly Meet
2nd & 3rd May 2014 Monly Meet - we may make this a 3 night if enough are interested, due to the bank holiday
23rd May to 26th May 2014 - Provisonal 4 Night Boone Challenge.
6th & 7th June 2014 - Monthly Meet
 
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Big Stu 12

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Right Now more in depth Details..

As things Happen I will edit this Post to keep ALL details In ONE Place for the MEAL..

Cost (excluding Camp Fee) - TBC

Bring your own eating irons and drinking vessels...
Meal-
Main
Turkey in a Bin - http://www.thetrashcanturkey.com/ Turkey - Colin
Ham - Colin ( £10.00)
Roast Potatoes - Colin
Yorkshire Puds - Kevin
Carrots - Simon (£1.00)
Parsnips - Simon(£1.50)
Peas - Stu ( £2.00)
Brussels - Simon(£2.00)
Onoins - Colin
Sausage - Stu (4.00)
Bacon to wrap sausage's in - Stu(4.00)
Stuffing - Wolf crafter
Gravy - Simon (Free)

Pudding
??? - The Two Gluten Free attendees have been asked to look into this :) - Sean... Xmas puds - Two Off - (£12.80)

Cheese - Mike (12.00)
Biscuits - Kevin
Port - Chris B - Broomstickize(£25)
After Dinner MintsChris-Ozzy
Walnuts - Wolf crafter (Free)
Malted wine ..Andor...
Cranberry and other sauces- Wolf crafter

Celbration Sundries
Xmas Crackers - John
Xmas lights & Tree Mike

We will need

Cooking Kit,
Trash Can , - Chris - Ozzy
Dutch Ovens
1 x 1l Dutch oven - Chris - Ozzy
1 x 4l Dutch oven - Chris - Ozzy
8 ltr - Stu
Billies
1 Nest of 3 - Stu
Roll of Cooking foil - Simon

Other
Fronteir Stove with Boiler - Simon
Kettles - Stu... BIG one..Andor...
Griddle - Stu
Tripod and extension - Stu
assorted pots pans and stoves - Chris - Ozzy
2 x Tilley lamps - Chris - Ozzy
1 x Coleman lamp - Stu
Charcoal.... - Sean...
Washing up bowls
1 x Washing Bowl Simon

Serving Spoons
Salt & Pepper pots

Tables and Chairs...
Tables
Table
Table
2 off - Table - Colin - (already on Site)
4 off - Table - Sean,Kevin, Andor & Chris...
Chairs - BRING YOUR OWN....


I will need people to take on tasks... getting prices and then getting the stuff to the site for the day.

As i say this list will change.. any ideas for additions... please only real ones...to make this work then every one needs to help out please :)
 
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ozzy1977

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1. Big Stu - 6pm - Friday
2.Crosslandkelly - 1200 Friday.
3. SJStuart - Between 12 and 2 on Friday
4. Chris 12.00
5.

Visiting1.
 

ozzy1977

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Any thoughts on what we need for the Christmas meet, so far we have
2 x 4l Dutch oven
1 x 8l Dutch oven
1 x 1l Dutch oven
1 x Bin
Griddle
Tripod and extension
assorted pots pans and stoves
2 x Tilley lamps
1 x Coleman lamp
 

Big Stu 12

Bushcrafter through and through
Jan 7, 2012
6,028
4
Ipswich
Any thoughts on what we need for the Christmas meet, so far we have
2 x 4l Dutch oven
1 x 8l Dutch oven
1 x 1l Dutch oven
1 x Bin
Griddle
Tripod and extension
assorted pots pans and stoves
2 x Tilley lamps
1 x Coleman lamp

I am sort of waiting for people to put their co_operation, and help in.. with all assepects of the meal... supplying the gear/food/and also the cooking and prep... seeing as its a group meal....

I take it you have the following
2 x 4l Dutch oven - or is one of them Tonys one in my boot?
1 x 1l Dutch oven
1 x Bin
assorted pots pans and stoves
2 x Tilley lamps
 

Big Stu 12

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crosslandkelly

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What else is needed? I've got another paste table and a small picnic table if required. I have no large pots, but plenty of smaller ones. I can also bring a home cooked honey and mustard glazed ham.
 

Big Stu 12

Bushcrafter through and through
Jan 7, 2012
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Ipswich
What else is needed? I've got another paste table and a small picnic table if required. I have no large pots, but plenty of smaller ones. I can also bring a home cooked honey and mustard glazed ham.

we got to sort the food, and make sure we have enough tables for every one, just really want to start to pull things together
 

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