Calling all bushcrafters in Surrey [Archive] - BushcraftUK: Community Forum

Ben_Hillwalker

20-08-2008, 12:39

I will be moving to Godalming in Surrey in September and I would like to hook up with any bushcrafters in the area.

I know there are a couple of good bushcraft schools in that area, but I also want to meet up with like-minded bushcrafting folk. Wildlife watching, foraging or just bivying round a camp-fire, I aint fussy. :D

I apologize in advance if I'm a bit slow getting back to anyone. Things are a bit hectic at the moment and I don't spend anywhere near as much time on BushcraftUK as I would like. :(

sparksfly

21-08-2008, 11:53

Hi Ben,

I am based in Ashtead, Surrey and would be happy to meet up. I am fairly new to this forum and to bushcraft in general but very keen and learning all the time.

Ben_Hillwalker

21-08-2008, 15:38

Hiya,

Nice to hear from you. I was beginning to wonder if I would be the only bushcrafter in Surrey.:o

I will be moving to Godalming around the middle of September so I will be around for meet ups around then. In the meantime feel free to e-mail or PM me.

I take it you haven't been bushcrafting long?

Ben

Dark Horse Dave

04-09-2008, 11:18

Hi Ben

I'm just up the A3 in New Malden.

Regards

DHD

Wayne

04-09-2008, 11:22

I'm not in Surrey but I am based in West Sussex. I am happy to meet up and give you a few pointers.

I am currently arranging a BCUK meet up in my woods.

Simon H

04-09-2008, 12:42

I'll be moving near you at the end of Sept and would be happy to meet up.

The Green Man

04-09-2008, 14:02

Hi, I live in Shalford which is only a mile or two from Godalming. I would be more than happy to meet up. I run a Scout Troop which gives me lots of oppotunity to get out and about in the local hills and woods

Please PM me when you are on your feet in Godalming.

Bear aka The Green Man

WoodWildling

23-10-2008, 16:38

hi im based in woking and fairly new to bushcraft but happy to meet up at some point

Wild

Woodlark

11-08-2009, 22:14

Hi Ben - and all those who have already replied - sorry not to have responded much earlier: too busy by half!!! Anyway, how is the Surrey massive going - have we had any get togethers as yet?? I'm a part-time-do-a-bit-of-everything-sort and part of that is running a flock of sheep. Apart from meat, wool and leather I've got access to acres of pasture and some woodland for bushcraft practise. I'm happy to share the lot! I'm in a small village outside Haslemere which is on the surry/sussex/hants border.
Would be good to be in touch!

tobes01

12-08-2009, 01:02

Hello, I'm close enough that you can count me in for any gatherings :-)

sonicbrew_270

27-09-2009, 14:25

I know this original message was posted over a year ago but was wondering if annything came from this? I live in Sutton and was hoping to meet up with like minded people for weekends of bushcrafting, are there any of you out there?

Fizzlebang

16-11-2009, 16:07

Hey I am in Surrey.....absolutly a beginner at this but willing to shut up and learn!

jambowl

01-01-2010, 12:32

Hi Ben.
I'm based in SW London and fairly new to bushcraft but happy to meet up at some point.

dorkingbushcraft

04-01-2010, 00:52

hi i live in dorking and am able set up camps etc.

rcastillo

04-01-2010, 12:14

I live in SW London too. Count me in!

Rchard

ocean1975

04-01-2010, 12:41

hi i live in dorking and am able set up camps etc.

Hi, I live in rochester in kent so dorking is only a hours drive.Would be interested in any meets that happen,Thanks Andy.

Ben_Hillwalker

05-01-2010, 09:59

Dear All,

Thank you for the flurry of interest.

I must confess that I had completely forgotten about this message and I had come here looking for info on Dorkingbushcraft.

It seems like some kind of meet-up is way overdue. I am car-less so my transport options are a little limited but I would be up for anything in Surrey even if only a day in the woods.

Ben

Aron

05-01-2010, 17:15

im in odiham, near basingstoke/farnham :) always willing to meet new people and learn new things.

lamper

05-01-2010, 17:23

hi im based in woking and fairly new to bushcraft but happy to meet up at some point

Wild

I'm based in Brighton, but work in Woking if there is something going on.

I'm not in Surrey but I am based in West Sussex. I am happy to meet up and give you a few pointers.

I am currently arranging a BCUK meet up in my woods.

DUDE!! I'm in Brighton and would love to attend if at all possible (old post I know but if you do another)

Hi Ben - and all those who have already replied - sorry not to have responded much earlier: too busy by half!!! Anyway, how is the Surrey massive going - have we had any get togethers as yet?? I'm a part-time-do-a-bit-of-everything-sort and part of that is running a flock of sheep. Apart from meat, wool and leather I've got access to acres of pasture and some woodland for bushcraft practise. I'm happy to share the lot! I'm in a small village outside Haslemere which is on the surry/sussex/hants border.
Would be good to be in touch!

Again in Brighton, gimme a time and date and I'm there (assuming I am welcome)

dorkingbushcraft

10-01-2010, 22:30

if anyone is interested in a surrey camp please pm me

lee2205

11-01-2010, 21:50

if anyone is interested in a surrey camp please pm me

count me in im only in guildford, might be able to rope in my brother and possible a couple of work mates for a meet
lee

TallNHairyDave

11-01-2010, 22:05

The Mrs and I are in Mitcham, and would definately be up for a meet up / day in the woods kind of thing :D

:camping:

Wayne

11-01-2010, 22:07

I will keep people posted when I have had a chance to check my course program to see when I have a weekend spare.

Aron

12-01-2010, 15:37

sounds good

Fizzlebang

12-01-2010, 17:42

count me in :D

dorkingbushcraft

16-01-2010, 00:23

been talking to several people and we think that a camp should be held at pasture wood ,abinger on the 20-21 or the 26-27 of feb.

lee2205

16-01-2010, 12:00

been talking to several people and we think that a camp should be held at pasture wood ,abinger on the 20-21 or the 26-27 of feb.

if its the 26th-27th im definately in (got to see the mot man the week before). ive had a provincinal chat with me brother an d a couple of guys from work and the've expressed an interest too:D
lee

dorkingbushcraft

16-01-2010, 17:42

sorry everyone i ment the 27 - 28 of feb :sad6:

lee2205

16-01-2010, 18:41

sorry everyone i ment the 27 - 28 of feb :sad6:

still good for me
lee

rcastillo

17-01-2010, 18:49

It's in my calendar.

Dark Horse Dave

17-01-2010, 20:55

sorry everyone i ment the 27 - 28 of feb :sad6:

Well done for sorting this out DB. DHD Jnr. & I will be off for a long weekend's bushcrafting the weekend before, & I don't think I'm likely to get a pass out two weekends in a row.

I'll keep my eye on this thread for any future meets, but hope you all have a good one this time!

Cheers

Dave

Woodlark

18-01-2010, 11:23

Aaaw Shucks! I'll need to be dropping my son off on a cricket course and then picking up again - but it is in Cranleigh which is just down the road. Would you mind if I was able to just drop in and say Hi and then go mid afternoon?? Be great to meet up, but won't be offended if you'd prefer to keep it to those "in residence"!
JT

javi

18-01-2010, 13:42

Hi there - I'd like to join up with you guys too if possible. Thanks for organising and I'll keep an eye on your thread goodjob

lamper

18-01-2010, 16:18

Pencil me and plus 1 in please.

Nice job on getting this sorted.

Mike

Simon H

18-01-2010, 16:24

Count me and the dog in please.

Mad Mike

20-01-2010, 19:48

Its not looking promising for me to make an overnight camp
I might be able to do 1 of the days if thats all right

dorkingbushcraft

24-01-2010, 22:24

me and hector in pasture wood on saturday
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just had to add this one the dog trying to catch rabbits
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rcastillo

02-02-2010, 13:52

I'm wondering if there's progress on this.

The following expressed an interest before a date was announced. Once a date was announced, last weekend of Feb, those with a * said they'd pop in but couldn't do over night, those with a ** confirmed a full weekend:

Ben Hillwalker
Sparksfly
Wayne
Simon H **
The Green Man
WoodWildling
Woodlark *
Tobes01
Sonicbrew270
Fizzlebang
jambowl
Dorkingbushcraft **
rcastillo **
ocean1975
Aron
lamper ** (coming +1)
lee2205
TallNHairyDave
Javi **
Mad Mike *

That's 6 confirmed over night, and day 2 visitors. I imagine with definate plans more would sign up too. So, what's next? I'm champing at the bit!

javi

02-02-2010, 14:08

Nice one Rich - I'm confirmed for the weekend and have the proof on the missus' calendar :D

lee2205

02-02-2010, 17:13

not sure about the weekend but ill be making ever effot to come down at least for a day
lee

dorkingbushcraft

11-02-2010, 20:00

what time would everyone like to meet on saturday the 27?
i thought that we could meet at the holmbury st mary car park then walk into the spot at pasture wood
and if we could have meets on say a triannual/quadannual basis we would need a name any thoughts

any ideas for food?

rcastillo

11-02-2010, 21:02

Sounds good. How about 11am?

dorkingbushcraft

11-02-2010, 23:01

Sounds good. How about 11am?
sounds great

lee2205

12-02-2010, 20:33

sound good to me too
lee

Woodlark

14-02-2010, 00:23

Hi All,

Sounds like things are looking promising!! As I said in an earlier post, I can only dip in and then go early to collect my son from Cranleigh, but it will be great to get together. Frankly it will be worth it just to take a packed lunch and some billies for a cuppa and a good chat!! However, when I've done small scale things like this before, we've all had a little topic which we bring to the occasion just to add a little agenda to the day. I'd be happy to bring a supply of King Alfred cakes, say a few things about them and then we can all blow up an ember!!! Anyone who can demo firelighting, knots, cooking, knifework whatever for 5 minutes really adds to the day!!! Ooh, by the way, I have purchased a load of ex-climbing rope which is wonderful for bush/camp/knot fun etc. I'm not out to make a profit and will sell hanks of 11m for a fiver - or even swap for whatever! I'll take some along on the day - but let me know if ur interested! ("Dorking" you get a freeby for hosting us!). I can get there by 10am if that suits? Look forward to hearing from you.

Ben_Hillwalker

15-02-2010, 12:58

Just to confirm with you all, I can definitely make the Saturday but will have to see about doing overnight as well (I may be busy on Sunday).

rcastillo

16-02-2010, 13:14

Are there any logistical details we should be clear on? Ones that come to my mind are:

How far are we walking/carrying kit?
Is there water on site?
Are there any costs to account for?
Are dogs allowed?
Should we all make a food contribution a la Woodlark's suggestion?

Greatly looking forward to it all, and putting some faces to names!

Richard

Rob

16-02-2010, 14:42

sorry everyone i ment the 27 - 28 of feb :sad6:

Alas, I have a course running that weekend (busy spring), otherwise i would have mooched along.

Have a good time in the woods. Maybe next time.

dorkingbushcraft

16-02-2010, 16:24

[QUOTE=rcastillo;644042]

How far are we walking/carrying kit? Not to far we should park at holmbury st mary car park then walk into the wood
Is there water on site?not sure about water im gona try get 15 litres there
there is running water nearby but not sure about accesability
Are there any costs to account for? No
Are dogs allowed? yes may take my dog
Should we all make a food contribution a la Woodlark's suggestion? yes this sounds like a good idea any ideas for food:D

dorkingbushcraft

16-02-2010, 17:45

please say if you are coming
meetup at holmbury st mary car park at 11am on saturday 27 ?

Ben_Hillwalker

16-02-2010, 18:03

I will be there for the Saturday (27th) but must go home in the evening.

jambowl

16-02-2010, 20:38

I would love to come but I'm off for a long weekend's bushcrafting the weekend before and I don’t think SWMBO would like me to get away for two weekends in a row.

Woodlark

24-02-2010, 19:45

dorkingbushcraft

25-02-2010, 18:33

Hi All, Well it's been frankly crap weather for a fortnight here and as its gone a bit quiet on the "Surrey" front, I was just wondering if we are still up for a meet this weekend?? It would be good to establish a final number and have a think about what we'll do if it pees down all the time!! I can only do the daytime of saturday myself, but I'm still game if others are. By the same token, no hard feelings if we would like to postpone. I guess its up to you really Dorking, let us know how you're feeling!

Best wishes, JT

first of all i really dont want to be seen as the host because its not up to me, i cant have a meet just on my own. i think it might be wise to postpone the meet as it would be more oganised (dont worry im not a control freak) maybe march the 20-21 or 27-28?

Woodlark

25-02-2010, 21:10

Hi All, Is it worth waiting a day to see how many would still come if it's raining? As for the "hosting" issue, I wasn't assuming you you'd be running the gaff - sorry if you thought that - I was hoping that we'd all pitch in with something, but there hasn't been much feedback!!!! The only responsibility for a host at these things is usually to ensure that we have permission to do our stuff!!! Anyway, I'll check in again over the next 24 hours and see how things pan out. The weather forecast makes Saturday actually look better than Friday or Sunday so it might be fun just to meet for "extended lunch"!!!