Farm nature walk: this is a walk around the farm/small holding looking at the trees, plants and their different uses as well as some animal tracks and signs and local history. Among other things, you will see which plants provide good natural cordage, find out what an atl –atl can do and see what trees are used for longbows and arrows,

Fire by friction – using a bowdrill : even these days of matches and lighters there is an everlasting appeal to lighting fire by friction. During this session you will look at the different components of a bow drill, the different woods you can use to get good results, natural tinders, making a tinder bundle and have a go with a bow drill kit to make your own ember. This session can be tailored to most ages, with group bow drill for youngsters and wo person or solo bowdrill for those with more experience.

Cooking on an open fire: whether its just marshmallows or the whole hog, cooking on a supermarket barbecue tray cannot match the fun of an open fire. This session looks as safe fire preparation, some simple fire lays for cooking on, and some bannock cooking , and planking bacon.

Stalking: the end of the day will finish with some stalking games or atl -atl practice.

Your tutor: Tim has worked with wood and in the natural environment for the last 12 years and after a years training has recently qualified as a Bushcraft Instructor from Woodcraft School in west Sussex under the guidance of John Rhyder, a former colleague of Ray Mears.

Cost: £40/£60/£80/£100 for a family of 2/3/4/5 with no additional materials costs.
50% is payable at time of booking with the balance due one month before the course starts.

For 2010 the courses will run on the following days;
27th July, 2nd August, 9th August, 16th August, 24th August

To book, please download and print a booking form
and return with your deposit of 50% of total cost

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