Hi Guys
Thanks Big Andy for giving me a nudge, been off the site for a while.
Ref all the questions being asked, as yet I dont have all the answers, however I have asked those questions and I will give you answers as soon as I get them.
As said previously, this is the first time this event has been organised, it is NOT in competition with the Wilderness Gathering, as Roger and Domonic have been invited, It is however the first ever Northern Gathering, as there have been so many people asking why Bushcraft & Survival Skills Magazine have not done something like this for us northerners (as is frequently discussed on this very site). The company feel that the time is now right to organise this event and that it would not be in competition to other established events, they have really pushed the boat out to try and make it the best event of its kind by picking an exceptional venue and some fantastic guests such as Lars and the Gransfors team amongst others.
I know of some of the companies attending and some of the events planned, however, as I am not directly involved with the organisation, I dont wish to type something that is not yet confirmed or true, therefore as I said I will come back to you all when I get some more info.
As far as I am aware, most of the companies that attended the OS Outdoors Show at the NEC last year will be there, including Perry McGee, Ben & Lois Orford, Jason Ingamells, Dave Watson, Ian Creswell. Nordic Outdoors, Ronnie Sunshines, Lakeland Bushcraft, plus many more.
I really cant understand some of the sour, negative comments from some people. These guys are doing this for all of "US", not for their own benefit. As some of you are aware I have worked for the company in the past and I still write for the magazine and these guys are genuine, nice people who have a passion for "OUR" love of Bushcraft. Drop the attitude guys and praise someone trying to help those that perhaps cant travel to Wiltshire or as far South.
So, I will find out what I can and come back to you with what I find out!
Thanks Big Andy for giving me a nudge, been off the site for a while.
Ref all the questions being asked, as yet I dont have all the answers, however I have asked those questions and I will give you answers as soon as I get them.
As said previously, this is the first time this event has been organised, it is NOT in competition with the Wilderness Gathering, as Roger and Domonic have been invited, It is however the first ever Northern Gathering, as there have been so many people asking why Bushcraft & Survival Skills Magazine have not done something like this for us northerners (as is frequently discussed on this very site). The company feel that the time is now right to organise this event and that it would not be in competition to other established events, they have really pushed the boat out to try and make it the best event of its kind by picking an exceptional venue and some fantastic guests such as Lars and the Gransfors team amongst others.
I know of some of the companies attending and some of the events planned, however, as I am not directly involved with the organisation, I dont wish to type something that is not yet confirmed or true, therefore as I said I will come back to you all when I get some more info.
As far as I am aware, most of the companies that attended the OS Outdoors Show at the NEC last year will be there, including Perry McGee, Ben & Lois Orford, Jason Ingamells, Dave Watson, Ian Creswell. Nordic Outdoors, Ronnie Sunshines, Lakeland Bushcraft, plus many more.
I really cant understand some of the sour, negative comments from some people. These guys are doing this for all of "US", not for their own benefit. As some of you are aware I have worked for the company in the past and I still write for the magazine and these guys are genuine, nice people who have a passion for "OUR" love of Bushcraft. Drop the attitude guys and praise someone trying to help those that perhaps cant travel to Wiltshire or as far South.
So, I will find out what I can and come back to you with what I find out!