Ever fancied sleeping out in the wild? A weekend to remember for young and old(er)! This course will introduce you to the main skills you would require to survive and leave you with a good understanding which, if you wanted to, can be taken further to increase your depth of knowledge and ability. As most things in the outdoors take longer than expected we will be working in groups to ensure topics can be covered efficiently. ( Landowner permissions have been granted)ItineraryTopics we will cover over the course of the weekend will include; Your natural surroundings and interpreting them. Shelter building using natural materials and tarps, and then sleeping in them! Fire lighting including selection of suitable tinder and friction. Water, sourcing, collecting, filtering and purifying. Safe and efficient Knife and saw use. Game preparation, cooking (and eating). Natural cord / string making using many different materials. Camp gadgets for hanging pans over your fire. Natural navigation using the stars, sun and landscape.   Inclusions Accommodation - No Frills You will be sleeping in an open woodland and will need your own sleeping bag, mat etc. We can provide some tarps but if you wish to use a small tent you would be welcome to. The is a compost toilet on site.   What's Included 🥤 Drink - Tea, Coffee, Hot Choc will be provided throughout the weekend along with milk and non dairy alternative. 🧰 Equipment - Any tools required for the course will be provided.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Loads of layers, best to keep warm even if the weather forecast is looking good ☂️ Waterproofs - The weather can and frequently does change so please bring waterproofs 🥤 Drink - Tea, Coffee, Hot Choc will be provided throughout the weekend along with milk and non dairy alternative. ⛺ Camping Equipment - You will need sleeping bag, mat etc. If you would prefer to use a tent then there will be space for a small one or two.

This 1 day course will introduce you to the concepts of animal tracking and leave you with a greater awareness of your surroundings and what animals are in habiting or passing through it. During the day you will take part in awareness techniques, learn about different animal paw / hoof prints, their gait patterns and how to interpret them. We will cover the different sign each animal can give to show their presence and ways of recording them from plaster cast to drawing and photography. Sign can include scat, feeding, hair fibres etc. We will look at methods of gaining evidence from track traps to nature cameras. We know we have two different type of deer, badger, fox and squirrel in the woodland so we will find track and sign we can follow and interpret. You will leave with a greater understanding of your environment and with your senses much more tuned into your surroundings. WARNING: You may get hooked on it!ItineraryThis 1 day course will introduce you to the concepts of animal tracking and leave you with a greater awareness of your surroundings and what animals are in habiting or passing through it. During the day you will take part in awareness techniques, learn about different animal paw / hoof prints, their gait patterns and how to interpret them. We will cover the different sign each animal can give to show their presence and ways of recording them from plaster cast to drawing and photography. Sign can include scat, feeding, hair fibres etc. We will look at methods of gaining evidence from track traps to nature cameras. We know we have two different type of deer, badger, fox and squirrel in the woodland so we will find track and sign we can follow and interpret. You will leave with a greater understanding of your environment and with your senses much more tuned into your surroundings. WARNING: You may get hooked on it!   Inclusions What's Included 🥤 Drink - Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate along with milk and non dairy alternative 🧰 Equipment - All equipment for the session will be provided, just bring a not pad and pen.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs 🍴 Food ⛺ Camping Equipment - Camp Chair

Come and join us for a day in the woods, unleash your inner Bear Grylls and learn 3 of the main 4 survival skills. Forget your TV, tablets, games consoles and life support systems (WiFi), forget virtual reality, come out for actual reality! Subjects covered; Shelters: natural and unnatural Water: finding, filtering and preparing to make it into a brew! Fire: from a spark to a flame and further. Gathering your materials, preparing, lighting and hopefully finishing with some friction fire lighting as well Food, this is the one you will need to bring. However, we will finish the day with a few little outdoor cooked bits n bobs Other skills that may be included, depending on time, are camp craft, natural cordage and natural navigation. A fun day out for the whole family from little ones to not so little ones. Get out into an amazing learning environment. Oh, and be prepared to get a little muddy as well! We will be operating within the current government guidelines for Covid-19 so be confident of a fun learning experience.ItineraryAs this is a private day for your family we can tailor it to suit your families requirements. The initial list is a just a typical example of what we offer. We are happy to discuss your requirements, please do enquire for more details. We can cater for families and 'bubbles'.   Inclusions What's Included 🥤 Drink - We will provide tea, coffee and hot chocolate plus milk or non dairy equivalent (typically oat milk as it works better in coffee) 🧰 Equipment - All activity equipment required for the day is included, you just need a sense of adventure and fun.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Lots of warm layers even if the forecast is good, its always cooler in the woods. ☂️ Waterproofs - Waterproofs are recommended, it is the UK after all. 🍴 Food - You will need to bring lunch and snacks for the day 🥤 Drink - Bring a mug each please, it makes brews so much easier :-) ⛺ Camping Equipment - Camp chairs would be useful, otherwise we have some logs. 📋 Other - Boots or wellies, there is damp ground around even if it seems dry!

This course will introduce you to the main skills you would require to survive and leave you with a good understanding which, if you wanted to, can be taken further to increase your depth of knowledge and ability. As most things in the outdoors take longer than expected we will be working in groups to ensure topics can be covered efficiently.ItineraryThis course will introduce you to the main skills you would require to survive and leave you with a good understanding which, if you wanted to, can be taken further to increase your depth of knowledge and ability. As most things in the outdoors take longer than expected we will be working in groups to ensure topics can be covered efficiently. Subjects covered; Your natural surroundings and interpreting them. Shelter building using natural materials and tarps & hammocks. Fire lighting including selection of suitable tinder. Water, sourcing, collecting, filtering and purifying. Additional subjects which may get covered if we have time; Natural cord / string making using many different materials. Camp gadgets. A real adventure which will introduce you to many bushcraft skills. A great way to experience the great outdoors while learning. This course is aimed at adults and accompanied mid / late teens.   Inclusions Accommodation - No Frills A woodland with compost toilet and fire area, other than that its what we make on the day!   What's Included 🥤 Drink - Hot drinks through out the day (Tea, Coffee & Hot Chocolate) 🧰 Equipment - All equipment for the activities, you will just need your own suitable outdoor clothing & lunch (a mug is also useful)   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Dress for colder than the weather forecast, we dont get the sun as much in the woods. Recommended are long trousers even in the summer. ☂️ Waterproofs - Whatever the weather, they can provide protection from the wind as well 🍴 Food - Lunch and snacks for the day (instructors like chocolate too :-) ⛺ Camping Equipment - a camp chair can be useful!