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A fantastic offer for Bushcraft UK Members
All booked up, we'll organise another one soon :D
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We’ve been asked a few times about setting up some affordable first Aid courses for the members of Bushcraft UK so we’ve done just that.
We’ve got a weekend First Aid course organised with Forest Knights for the 15-17th September 2006 in Sussex and all for the great price of £70. This includes all your course materials, site costs, insurance and certification.
This course is open to anyone and is on a first come basis so it’s worth getting your name down as soon as possible as it’s a maximum course size of 12 people.
The course is self catering although Tea and Coffee will be available throughout the weekend. The course is taking place in a woodland setting so there’s plenty of space for hammocks, tents or whatever accommodation you prefer. The addresses of B&B’s can be provided if needed. All the other facilities are provided.
The course has been designed with a focus on the outdoor environment. Standard HSE courses are great but are limited to the work place. Our chosen environment is the woods where you may have to keep a casulty alive for a lot longer than the standard urban ambulance response time.
This course uses realistic role play to reinforce the subjects covered. Everybody will have a chance to deal with a situation under pressure in a controlled environment to understand the difficulties that may be faced in the outdoors away from help.
Whether you’re a seasoned First aider or a complete beginner you will enjoy this course and leave with greater confidence in dealing with the unexpected.
For those with existing FAW certs it is important to remain up to date especially as the resus protocols have changed.
The site is near Arundel (that being the nearest train station) picking people up from there is no problem.
Friday night will be setting up, getting to know each other etc and the First Aid will be over the following two days.
Payment can be via Cheque or PayPal Payments to - shop@bushcraftuk.com
Hope to see some of you there
ilovemybed
12-01-2006, 15:31
Good work Tony! How does one register? I assume we email the shop address with payment info...
(Sadly, can't throw my hat in until pay day so I'll get to the back of the queue...)
Cheers,
N.
Yeah, go through the shop addy. ;)
Hello Tony Just to let you know that I would like to attend this course and have sent you a pm. Thanks from Swyn.
The Joker
30-01-2006, 20:47
Come on guys whats going on, there was loads of talk a while a go about first aid courses and where to do them. So BCUK and Forests Knights sort one out and there's not much interest.
Lets give them some feed back:~
Is it to expensive?
Is it a bad time of year?
Not the sort of course your looking for?
With a bit of feed back BCUK and Forest Knights could try and answer your questions.
Courses like this can change and save lives. I've had my first aid knowledge for some 20 years and I know I've saved two lives because of it, and helped on lots of minor injurys.
£100 might sound a lot, but you cant put a price on life!
So come on lets have some feed back.
(Before you have a moan at me I've all ready got all my First Aid stuff so I don't need to go.)
Just too far away for me, I haven't had all my shots for going that far down south!
I have been surprised by the lack of interest in this course. It is HSE recognised course and is also recognised by the MLTB and most governing bodies.
There are many First aid providers out there but very few specialise in the outdoors. I can only think of 4 companies offering this kind of course in the UK. There may be others but i am unaware of them.
This 2 day covers
Introduction to first aid. The responsibilities of a first aider and the law.
Priortities of treatment
Primary Assessment
secondary Assessment
Adult Resusitation
Adult Cpr.
Obstructed Airway
Bleeding
Fractures
Burns
Circulatory Shock
Heart Attack
Casulty Evacation
Venomous creatures
Enivronmental Injuries
Expedition Hygiene.
This course goes beyond nornmal HSE techniques, teaching you how to keep a casulty alive when in remote settings.
You will learn to improvise and adapt using bushcraft skills.
As The Joker as already asked please let me and Tony know what you require of a first aid course. i have designed this course to be useful in whatever environment a bushcrafter operates.
I am interested in the course but I have to work weekends, so I cant make it, otherwise I would of been there as it sounds like just the course that it is needed for bushcrafting. If you do another course during the week let me know and I will be there.
andrew.
that looks good and i would be interested, but thats one of my only 2 weekends off work in jan/feb and i've got a the weekend planed! :( , sorry guys, but thanks for arrangeing it, if theres a next time...
that looks good and i would be interested, but thats one of my only 2 weekends off work in jan/feb and i've got a the weekend planed! :( , sorry guys, but thanks for arrangeing it, if theres a next time...
Err, it's in March :)
Will I be the only person going? Difficult to bandage and do re-sus on my own :o V boring in the evening with nobody to talk to. What else is going on in March? Be bold, learn something which will certainly help you and your fellow, and you never know what is around the corner, do you!! From Swyn :D
Mad Mike
10-02-2006, 16:35
Wish I could make it but I also work weekends
I have been trying to get a day off but there is no way :(
Cyclingrelf
10-02-2006, 21:38
I would very much like to do this course, but I've got too much on at the moment to be able to afford it. I should have more spare cash when I've finished forking out for my degree.
Would the membership prefer a mid week course?
i am happy to set a date later in the year that meets with peoples busy lives. I chose a weekend as i felt that it would give more people the chance to come.
Let me know what you would like and i can discuss it with Tony.
I personally would prefer a weekday course if posssible. Its easier for me to get a day off in the week. :)
Andrew.
Mad Mike
17-02-2006, 00:33
I personally would prefer a weekday course if posssible. Its easier for me to get a day off in the week. :)
Andrew.
Same for me . ideal would be meet Sunday & do course Mon & Tues.
Tues & Wed would also be possible most weeks.
Its great you orgainsed this course at all Damm good price to
:notworthy :notworthy :notworthy
Hi Wayne, I'm definately interested in this course, but I've absolutely no chance of getting enough spare time or cash until I've finished my PGCE, so from about August onwards.
All the best
Matt
Bardster
25-04-2006, 17:40
count me in for the september dates! it says 15-17?? i take it its still a two day course but you turn up on the friday evening for an early start on the sat?? please say yes as i am booked on a course that friday :(
Hi
I'd like to come along but I'm concerned about the funds at the mo and will have to wait until pay day around the 15th, are there plenty of spaces available or am I out of luck!
Realise as a newbie it probably seems a bit of a cheek but I gotta ask after all the hard parts over, I've got the bosses (wife) approval already!!!
Pib
I'll check with SWMBO when she gets in but I'm deifnatley up for that, so put me down.
Matt
hi guys,what dates have been decided,as i would like to attend this course,i'll be traveling from notts so would like to know where the venue is and what accomodation would be needed eg tarp/hammock,tent,b&b and what parking's available,also what would i need to bring with me?
cheer's halo
hi guys,what dates have been decided,as i would like to attend this course,i'll be traveling from notts so would like to know where the venue is and what accomodation would be needed eg tarp/hammock,tent,b&b and what parking's available,also what would i need to bring with me?
cheer's halo
15th - 17th of September. Should be enough time for people to book time off etc.
There is plenty of parking at the site. Accomodation is your choice really. Camping is not essential but we will be running the course in 250+acres of woodland. Plenty of room for tents and hammocks.
Only kit you need to bring is your usual camping kit and spare clothing. All equipment and resources will be provided. This is a self catering course though.
There will be a communal fire in the woods for cooking etc. The teaching will involve plenty of practical examples and lots of student activity into the night.
Well as long as the course doesn't actually start Friday during the day then I'm in. Can I pay a deposit for the moment and settle up nearer the time?
Wayne have you got any details so I can find out if its recognised by Hampshire County Council for DoE.
Cheers and all the best
Matt
I'm checking with SWMBO and work dates all bieng equal I am so up for this. I already have FAW certification, could you tell me what certification (if any) this will add and who is authorising the certification. Not that it affects me but it will help me convince others that I need the time free.
Nick
The certification centre for this course will be Lifesigns Group. The course exceeds the appointed person certificate that will be issued. However as the focus is on real situations faced in remote situations it is useful to those with a FAW cert. This course is a far more than make a call and wait for the paramedics.
I feel its a must for anyone travelling or spending time in more inaccessable areas. AlthoughI I would say that its my course.
Matt i am pretty certain it is recognised by DoE as I will check tomorrow.
weekend_warrior
27-04-2006, 09:11
I'm up for it!! Are there still any places left? Let me know and I'll pay up :D
Oooo and could we do child resus too? (even if its off ticket!)
Hi Wayne,
I'll take two places please.
many thanks
David
I'm up for it!! Are there still any places left? Let me know and I'll pay up :D
Oooo and could we do child resus too? (even if its off ticket!)
We can add Child Resus no problem. It's your course. :)
If anyone has a special request let me know on this thread and i can adjust the course and get the equipment to cover it.
Willowbark
27-04-2006, 09:44
If there are any places left, I'de like one please. How do I pay?
Willowbark
A fantastic offer for Bushcraft UK Members
The site is near Arundel (that being the nearest train station) picking people up from there is no problem.
Friday night will be setting up, getting to know each other etc and the First Aid will be over the following two days.
Payment can be via Cheque or PayPal Payments to - shop@bushcraftuk.net
Hope to see some of you there
Matt.
I checked and the certificate will be vaild for all NGBs. Ie DoE, ML, BCU YHA etc.
weekend_warrior
27-04-2006, 16:51
We can add Child Resus no problem. It's your course. :)
If anyone has a special request let me know on this thread and i can adjust the course and get the equipment to cover it.
Right! I'm in! Paying now... :)
Paid! :lmao: :You_Rock_
Bardster
27-04-2006, 20:21
Paypal sent :)
Mad Mike
27-04-2006, 22:25
I would like to come if there is a place left
I have requested the time off work , but have not had a reply yet :banghead:
Love my job :sad6:
Hi Wayne,
If you can confirm my two places and cost I'll drop you payment.
many thanks
David
There's still spaces so there's no problem. I'll let people know as soon as it's full ;)
Wayne
If youre talking about tailoring the course could you get into detail on improvised splints & fracture immobilasion. Ive had experience if these and it wasnt nice. I think its an essential for wilderness/ inaccessable first aid to do well and effectively.
Nick
We will be covering improvised splinting and traction.
Although that is certainly not a technique to practice at work. :)
Paypal sent - looking forward to it
Nick
Hello Wayne.
Can you put my name down on the list please for this September course. PM also on it's way re payment. Many thanks from Swyn.
The List so far?
Matt
Moduser x2
Nickg
Bardster
Weekend Warrior
pibbleb
Have i missed anyone?
Wayne I might be adding someone else if thats ok, they're just checking dates.
I also need to speak to you about getting some forms/details as work have just agreed to pay for it :D
Matt.
Pm me what info you require and your address.
Good news about work paying.
Cheers Tony Money sent today.
Paul
I am up for it, so will get the cash to you as soon as possible.
I'm also interested in getting a worker along, so how much would it be for them?
Hi Useless.
The price is the same if booked through the site. :)
You don't have to be a member.
Moduser has booked 2 places.
I don't think she's up for it. She wants something equiv' to FAW.
I told her she was daft, but there you go, what can I say. Still, as she won't be there I can misbehave!
Mad Mike
23-06-2006, 18:42
At Last I have the time off work . :red:
That dint take long did it :banghead:
I love my job especialy the :censored: :censored: :censored: Managment
Any spaces left on the course Please
Hi Mate.
seeing as you have worked so hard getting the time off it would be wrong to say there is no room at the inn.
It will be good to see you. Please could you pay Tony via the bcuk shop on this thread.
Wayne
I'm also interested if there are still places please.
When Tony gets back he will be able to give me a list of people definately booked.
Everyone up to now as far as I am aware is fine.
I am looking forward to it. Its a nice relaxed weekend in the woods learning skills.
Great fun.
Paypal sent.
Wayne your PM box is full.
This is getting a bit closer now. I'll be driving from Cardiff - probably leaving at about 4.30pm on Friday. Anyone want a lift?
Hi Wayne,
With the course approaching fast can you provide an itinerary, when to arrive by, when does the course start, when does it finish, where exactly is your site :) and maybe a breakdown of each day etc.
Thanks mate
david
sandspec
31-08-2006, 18:48
Is it suitable for a complete novice :eek:
I need to check with HWWBO, he might wanto to come as well :D
Wayne is currently at the wilderness gathering.
He will post up joining instructions when he gets back and had a chat with Tony.
I can tell you that the start time is Friday the 15th at 18:45 at Arundel Train station, West Sussex he will meet everyone there and take them into the site.
Sandspec you have a PM :)
Thanks Adi,
I'm looking forward to it
David
Oooh is it to early to start packing now! Very excited.
Pib
Longstrider
01-09-2006, 21:47
B :censored: I'm going to be working that weekend. I'd like to do the course but cannot make this one.
I guess any repeat of this would depend on numbers this time ?
This course is booked up, but we'll run another one. I'll get some more dates sorted and get the info up.