Suffolk Bushcraft Group

Big Stu 12

Bushcrafter through and through
Jan 7, 2012
6,028
4
Ipswich
Hi all, this months continuing to be shall we say BUSY for me with the new House, so I am not going to be able to make it, can I suggest, that we have the meet on the 13th Nov to the 15th Nov?,

Hows them dates for people?
 

Big Stu 12

Bushcrafter through and through
Jan 7, 2012
6,028
4
Ipswich
Hey there, I'm kind of new to bushcrafting and just wondered if anyone could share any tips on how to get started? :)

HI Beth and welcome, as Colin says we have a group meeting at Stansfeild, so not far from Bury St Edmunds, your welcome to join us and see what we do, at the moment I have just moved so have not been out in the woods for a few weeks, the best way to find out about things is to join in and get out there and play, what kit do you have?

The basics are
Something to shelter under
Something to sleep in/on
Something to cook in
Something to carry kit in
a knife is handy.. and a folding saw, don't worry about an axe until you know how to use it safely,
something to drink from, and to eat from

apart from that, its just what you like to use

I still got two rooms to decorate, and I should be there, then its the garden but that can wait...lol

The b
 

mikesmith777

Nomad
Feb 17, 2013
331
3
Clacton on Sea
Should be OK for me, I think we have a crane lift on the Sunday, so if that happens, will make the Friday and leave late Saturday.

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Big Stu 12

Bushcrafter through and through
Jan 7, 2012
6,028
4
Ipswich
2 Night Meet 13th to 15th November 2015.

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 - First person on site to report at Office before going to the woods, so The landowner knows we have arrived, No arrivals after 9:30pm.....

New comers 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 per person for the weekend, In Cash please on arrival, Please bring the correct amount.

Adults - Up to two nights £10,

10 to 18 years of age - Up to two nights £5,

Under 10's there is no charge.

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. Please Note this a remote woodland in Suffolk, it is about 1 Mile from a road, and some time only accessible by foot across a field (about 1/2 mile), please read the full description of the place, it may be worth a visit before bringing under 18's, just to make sure its not too wild for them.

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 Long drop Toilet at the site and Shower at a Farm Yard about 1km away, the nearest Tap is about a 600m from the Woodland.

Personal Hygiene - please bring your Hygiene kits (loo roll ect),

The Communal Area has a number of seat/ small tables, a rustic bushy Table, a clay oven to make food prep a bit easier then doing it on your lap, The fire pit has a concrete base.

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.

The communal area is to be set up and fire light before personal kit is set up, on the last day the communal area is to be packed away, Tinder, Kindling, and firewood is to be prepared ready for the next meet prior to leaving site, this will make things easier for all.

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

Vehicles and Access and Parking to site
Cars will be allowed to the woodland to unload/load kit, then must be returned to the Car Park, 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,

If someone would like to do a group meal on the Saturday night let me know.

(The Group meals are supplied but the person making them, then the cost is divided between the participants, please remember Cash is required).

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

Other Info
Please keep to the simple rules and treat it with respect.

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

Please note that the Group Shed is for Group equipment, personal Equipment may be left as a last resort between two meets, but the sole responsibility for the items left in the shed lays solely with the person they are left by, the Attenders, Landowner and the Group are in no way responsible for loss damage or theft of the items.

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.....

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
 

Big Stu 12

Bushcrafter through and through
Jan 7, 2012
6,028
4
Ipswich
To attend Please Paste and copy this post and add your name, also include the nights you will stay.

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

1. Big Stu - Fri & Sat.
2.
3.
4.


Also add the nights you will be staying

Please let me know if your are not turning up.
 

humdrum_hostage

Full Member
Jul 19, 2014
771
2
Stradishall, Suffolk
I shouldn't have said the bushcraft word!!!

had to phone an ambulance for my other half at 2am this morning and they didn't cart her off till 5am! And my little one and I both have a stinking cold!

I should be okay for one night by then though. Won't put my name down just yet.
 
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crosslandkelly

Full Member
Jun 9, 2009
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North West London
To attend Please Paste and copy this post and add your name, also include the nights you will stay.

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

1. Big Stu - Fri & Sat.
2.Colin. Fri & Sat
3.
4.
 

ESL Jake

Full Member
Sep 22, 2015
249
0
Bures,Essex
1. Big Stu - Fri & Sat.
2.Colin. Fri & Sat
3.Jake. Fri & Sat.
4.

As I have not been before please could someone meet me if so what time on Friday ?
 

humdrum_hostage

Full Member
Jul 19, 2014
771
2
Stradishall, Suffolk
1. Big Stu - Fri & Sat.
2.Colin - Fri & Sat.
3.Jake - Fri & Sat.
4.Chris - Sat.
5.

As long as the missus is well enough I will be with you saturday morning.

I may walk it so then everything will need to be in my pack. Cant carry it, cant take it!
 

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