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I've booked my tickets today. Jim my brother-in-law is going with me.
Who else is going for the full weekend?
Anybody go last year? Any info about the site would be good, best place to camp and so on?
I got mine a couple of weeks back. I went last year too, camped in a clearing in the woods, small but select gathering there (no hoy-polloy)except the Cheltenham rep!!!
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Justin Time
26-04-2004, 23:26
thanks for reminding me to book tickets, wouldn't want to miss out, last year's was great although the clearing I ended up in had some people who, well, errrmm, OK, I'm not going to beat around the bush here.... they got drunk and stayed up till well after bed-time! I'm sure they even missed some of the classes :yikes: Like good military types though they did all troop off for shower and shave in the morning
couldn't tell you where's best to camp, arriving early would be a good idea though
last year's was great although the clearing I ended up in had some people who, well, errrmm, OK, I'm not going to beat around the bush here.... they got drunk and stayed up till well after bed-time! Is there much trouble? What's it like for taking kids to?
Confession time!!
It had been a very bad year, it was my birthday and it won't happen this year, promise.
You did'nt shower??? scummy :wink:
Ooops! Thought Andrew was for real there! :oops:
I was a bit nervous about the gathering as I took the kids to a festival a couple years back that was a bit wild and we left after the first night...don't wanna go through that again! :shock:
I am planning to go with Val. I was hoping it would be a gentle intro into Bushcraft.
would you advise getting tickets as soon as? i dont fancy stumpting up the full cost so soon as i am buying a Moskoselkatan this month.
what was that about the cheltonian hoy polloy? :-? :o):
kath, i think the only problems with kids were mostly due to the lack of parental direction :evil: comments were made, and it looks like there's some kid specific stuff this year. from a concerned parent point of view, there was no reason at all not to take kids. i'm sure your lot would love it. 8-)
cheers, and.
Cheers Sargey! That's a relief ... the kids will be well chuffed that they can go! :-D
would you advise getting tickets as soon as? i dont fancy stumpting up the full cost so soon as i am buying a Moskoselkatan this month.
I'm also not sure whether to buy a ticket now or not as I'm not sure if I would be able to get there, not having a car, but I don't want it to sell out before I decide. :-?
I'm in the same position as Stew - no car, and it's a bit far to cycle from Yorkshire to Wiltshire with a bergen on my back :lol:
There's a good chance that I'll be able to go as I've earnt lots of brownie points from my better half by looking after the kiddies while she's off for the weekend, and it's the weekend preceeding my birthday
I feel cheeky asking, but is there anyone who is going to the event that: lives near a train station; is travelling on by private vehicle; and who has space for a tiny bushcrafter-apprentice and his miniscule bergen? I'd be very happy to share expenses and even attempt to map-read...
Mel and I should be going this year.
I am always well behaved, but I will try and keep Mel off the cider :lol:
Have not got any tickets yet. Spose I better start thinking about it.
Fair play Wayne.......hope Val gets bitten by the right bug :-D
Boaty
There's a train station at the end of my road, and we'll be going down by car so you can tag along with us if you like :biggthump
Bought my tickets. so see you there. :-D :-D
Buckshot
12-05-2004, 09:08
Is there a website to get the details of this year's get togehter?
Cheers
Mark
http://www.wildernessgathering.co.uk/
Buckshot
12-05-2004, 11:17
Thanks
I'm booking two places for the full weekend tonight. I'm going with my friend and don't know quite what to expect! Are there any other members going of my age? (15) Can't wait to go it sounds great. Could anyone tell me what last years gathering was like?
Will
Just booked up 2 tickets for the weekend. So you can count Mel and I in. :lol:
HI Will and welcome to bcuk, it's great to have you. I expect that there will be a lot of bcuk members at the gathering, there will be some badges by then so people will be able to identify each other.
Here is some info on last years gathering http://www.bushcraftuk.co.uk/articles/wilderness.html
Buckshot
16-06-2004, 13:23
I was planning on going for the whole weekend but we've just had a wedding invite from a good mate of mine on the Saturday :evil:
I'll just have to go for the Friday and Sunday then. :-?
Cheers
Mark
Trying to persuade my dad to take me down there. Hopefully be able to go for the full weekend!
It will be good to see you there young bushman. try not to show us oldies up with all your knowledge. pride is all we have left.
Just found out that I start the term on the Friday so I wont be able to go :cry: Maybe i'll be able to get there for Saturday or Sunday but it is quite far away
Booked tickets for my wife and myself last week; look forward to seeing you all there. :wave:
Hjaltlander
19-07-2004, 13:24
I've just booked my ticket, and i really can't wait.
So now i've just got to figure out how to get there!!!!
Can anyone tell me what the nearest train station would be? As i could get a train from Aberdeen, failing that i may just take the car.
Looking at my trusty AA motorist's atlas, it's a long way to go :yikes:
Suppose i could get a train to Salisbury, is that about 15 to 20 mile away? and a cab or bus from there?
Looks like the train will be between £150 and £200 return, hmmm wonder how much fuel the car would use... :?:
Anyhow's i'll see you there, Hjaltlander
p.s. I'll be the overweight silent bloke at the back! lol
gurushaun
19-07-2004, 15:57
That'll make two of us then :o): :o): :lol:
Cheers
Shaun (also overweight and silent :lol: )
Justin Time
19-07-2004, 21:38
Hjaltlander
You might be better getting a flight perhaps to Bristol or Cardiff. There's a quite a few of us will be making the journey from South Wales to the gathering and I'm sure a lift wouldn't be out of the question.
If you do end up coming by train you'll probably end up at Warminster, not a hundred percent sure,but I think that is closest :-) .
Hjaltlander
20-07-2004, 03:44
Hi Justin Time, never thought of that, ok i had a look although only a brief one. Easy Jet dirt cheap, but i'd probably have to fly from Glasgow, kinda defeats the purpose, more of a round about way.
British Airways doesn't fly to Cardiff, but they do to Bristol and of course the depart from Shetland, still the cheapest flight is about £280 return!
Ok, a quick look at the ferry to Aberdeen tells me that for myself no car or cabin, it will cost me £39.25 return. The car would be £165.25 return, plus there would be fuel to take into consideration, probably rough guess £150.
So to recap, Boat Then Train would be minimum approx £200
Fly to Bristol, then share lift at least £300
Boat then car at least £400
I think we can forget the car, i know it would give me greater freedom, but it is definatly going to be the most expensive.
I'm not sure about the other two though, train's cheaper and i could get off at Stonehaven on my way back and visit my Brother if i felt the inclination, plus it deposits me a lot closer to the site if there's a problem.
But, i've just looked at my trusty AA Motorist's Atlas (What would i do without it?) and Bristol's a lot closer than i thought, anyone going from Bristol got room for one and a rucksack?
Anyway, get in contact if you have any ideas! Hjaltlander
Hjaltlander
20-07-2004, 03:59
I'm back, just checked the Atlas again, yup Warminster is definatly closer than Salisbury like a third of the distance.
But it's a bit more expensive to get to, so were looking at fly direct to Bristol or ferry to Aberdeen and train to Warminster, both about the same price?
Suggestions on the back of an envelope to the usual address!
Hjaltlander
Have you thought about coach trip, they are normally cheap and cheerfull. The down side is that they take quite a time and you can't really crash out unless you are a contorsionist in your spare time.
You would also have to bring a flask and food unless you wish to pay the extortionate price at motorway service stations, but if you are willing to put up with it you'll find that it is normally the cheapest way to travel. :-) .
Hjaltlander
20-07-2004, 04:35
Hi Leon-1
Yes i had considered the coach, but as you say you need to be a contortionist to try and sleep, and it takes that much longer.
It's looking like train or plane to be honest, might be a bit more expensive but simple. Starting to fancy the plane idea more, a lot quicker, plus i can fly direct from home, well about thirty miles away.
Anyone from or passing Bristol want to give me a lift, gladly donate for fuel?
Hjaltlander
I have messed up again. My next woodcraft course starts on the 4th Sept for some unknown reason i had convinced myself it started on the 6th. i shall have to pass this one.
Roger has kindly agreed to give me a full refund on my tickets :super:
why does everything have to happen at once?