View Full Version : How about a dedicated essex group?
There seems to be quite a few of us in essex, how about we get a group together, find a woodland where we can get permanent permission and organise a monthly/bimonthly meetup?
anyone else interested, or does anyone else know of a place ?
cheers
Nathan
Eric_Methven
28-09-2008, 16:40
Do Essex bushcrafters all dance round their backpacks in the woods? Would that be why you'd like your own group? :D
Do Essex bushcrafters all dance round their backpacks in the woods? Would that be why you'd like your own group? :D
yes, that and the gimp masks, but mainly the dancing :P
swampy99
28-09-2008, 22:23
And if we are from south essex we like to polish our AK47's before we go to bed then go to sleep to the sound of the police helicopter over basildon.
And if we are from south essex we like to polish our AK47's before we go to bed then go to sleep to the sound of the police helicopter over basildon.
i have to work in basildon, it really is that bad sometimes:BlueTeamE
CRAZY FROG
29-09-2008, 17:16
just as BAD at the Weir
Brilliant idea for a regular group. I'll certainly be interested. I will try to work on a couple of landowners too, can't harm trying can it!
john scrivy
30-09-2008, 15:05
count me in
sound slike a deal then, i'll put the word out to some people and make some enquiries.
I was thinking of saying something along the lines of " aq few of us want to get together to do a bit of low impact camping/bushcrafting we will ponly be out for a few nights a month probbably and there wont' be big groups. We're probbably willing to pay a small amount to cover any costs we may incurr to you and would probbably be able to help out wiht little bits and pieces of mainainence."
sound about right to people?
CRAZY FROG
05-10-2008, 09:27
There seems to be quite a few of us in essex, how about we get a group together, find a woodland where we can get permanent permission and organise a monthly/bimonthly meetup?
anyone else interested, or does anyone else know of a place ?
cheers
Nathan
count me in
anyone had any luck with venues so far?i've drawn a bit of a blank
CRAZY FROG
08-10-2008, 18:38
have you tried your local council they may run a local country park
CRAZY FROG
10-10-2008, 10:26
There seems to be quite a few of us in essex, how about we get a group together, find a woodland where we can get permanent permission and organise a monthly/bimonthly meetup?
anyone else interested, or does anyone else know of a place ?
cheers
Nathan
NatG
There's a chances of being able to go to hadleigh castle country park but needs someone to have a chat with a chap called gary king who is the range there his phone number is 01702 551072 , he will be at the office from 1200 till 5pm on saturday for a talk possible bushcraft activities within the park.
i'll bein contact with hadleigh soon, and am talking to hockley woods, will keep everyone posted, and thanks to Crazy Frog for his help!
looks like we're in for the hadleigh country park , up to about seven of us, bashas and bivis allowed, no trapping and no natural shelters.
so what dates are people free on and we can work something out:D
cheers
Nathan
Paganwolf
11-10-2008, 12:29
Im in just let me know the dates every one decides and im there, im off for a couple of weeks from today so bear me in mind eh, scottC will be another one coming me thinks.
so, a definite list then :
Nathan
PaganWolf
ScottC
and i'm assuming Crazy Frog too , he's the one who found the venue!
as to dates- i'm busy the weekend of the 4th of november, the weekend of the 17th to the 20th of october and the 12th of december, i should be able to do any others:)
CRAZY FROG
11-10-2008, 13:13
I'm in, I can manage most weekends at present apart from the 17th to the 20th, house sitting, any other times.
Are brew/cooking fires allowed NatG?
yes, i believe we will be allowed a campfire, but the guy has to check with the cupervisor before he gives it the final go ahead.
incidentally, he sounded like a really nice chap:)
CRAZY FROG
11-10-2008, 15:05
yes, i believe we will be allowed a campfire, but the guy has to check with the cupervisor before he gives it the final go ahead.
incidentally, he sounded like a really nice chap:)
there might be an oppertunity to paddle an open canoe around benfleet creek to see what wild food there may be, including a bit of sea fishing during the summer mounths.
john scrivy
11-10-2008, 17:03
count me in
there might be an oppertunity to paddle an open canoe around benfleet creek to see what wild food there may be, including a bit of sea fishing during the summer mounths.
that would be fantastic too- i've always fancied a canoe but never knew where i could paddle one
Nathan
PaganWolf
ScottC
and i'm assuming Crazy Frog too , he's the one who found the venue!
john scrivy
CRAZY FROG
11-10-2008, 17:59
I know of a few places were to paddle a canoe and may be able to practice bushcraft to, I've got the address of a shop in clacton were I got my open canoe from if you are interested.
Nucleus Watersports
204 Friton Road
Holland on sea
Clacton on sea
Essex
CO15 5SP
They sell sit on top kayaks, sit in kayaks, but I would recommend one of their open canoes which gives you the scope to all your gear used for bushcraft on the coast as well as inland waters like lakes, rivers and canals through out the UK.
count me in for now. I get a bit tight for time, so may have to pull out if I can't free myself for whatever date is decided.
Nathan
PaganWolf
ScottC
and i'm assuming Crazy Frog too , he's the one who found the venue!
john scrivy
shep
I'm in too, dates dependant.
To be honest, it will probably awkward for me up until December time.
Anyone for pre-Xmas meet maybe?
Nathan
PaganWolf
ScottC
and i'm assuming Crazy Frog too , he's the one who found the venue!
john scrivy
AndyW
Cheers though, excellent result being able to get somewhere local.
Andy
CRAZY FROG
12-10-2008, 14:31
so, a definite list then :
Nathan
PaganWolf
ScottC
and i'm assuming Crazy Frog too , he's the one who found the venue!
as to dates- i'm busy the weekend of the 4th of november, the weekend of the 17th to the 20th of october and the 12th of december, i should be able to do any others:)
12th december ok for me at the moment!
Richie O
12-10-2008, 14:47
I too am interested!!
The weekend of the 12th is my weekend off aswell :)
Nathan
PaganWolf
ScottC
and i'm assuming Crazy Frog too , he's the one who found the venue!
john scrivy
AndyW
Richie O
I work as a ranger for Hainault Forest Country Park (We can't use the forest, i've already asked! :rolleyes: ) so if you think that that might sway the rangers decision then let me know and i'll call him for a chat! :)
right well that's the 7 of us sorted then!
i can't do the 12th of december- weekend before or after is good for me, any weeke34nd except for the 12th, the 8th of novemeber of this weekend i can do.
maybe the first weekend in december?
1st weekend of December (6/7th) is probably out for me as is 12th. 20/21st is possible.
In November I'm free 8/9th or 15/16th
Oh B***er! missed it, that'll teach me to have a birthday party for me daughter!
Bear me in mind if someone drops out or for next time!
1st weekend of December (6/7th) is probably out for me as is 12th. 20/21st is possible.
In November I'm free 8/9th or 15/16th
sorry Shep but it looks like you just missd out on the list- the ranger really didn't think it would be practical with more than 7 of us, i'm hoping to organise another meet in the new year- maybe january or february time, and i'll put you and mikee down first on the list for that one.
sorry about that
Nathan
CRAZY FROG
13-10-2008, 17:55
NatG
I might be able to do the 14th of November
Richie O
13-10-2008, 20:09
14th November is fine for me :)
right then- 14th 15th and 16th of november it is then, i'll send pms to people, let me know if you need help wioth traqnsport etc.and i can sort out some info.
worth mentioning that the park gates shut at 5, so anyone driving right up might need to think about getting there early or parking elsewhere.
Nathan
sorry Shep but it looks like you just missd out on the list- the ranger really didn't think it would be practical with more than 7 of us, i'm hoping to organise another meet in the new year- maybe january or february time, and i'll put you and mikee down first on the list for that one.
sorry about that
Nathan
Eh?
In post 25 I was the 5th name on the list. I think I got deleted.
you're right Shep- my sincerer apologies i hadn't noticed that, i'll forard you the pm with details etc.
Really sorry Richie O but i'm afraid we've filled up :(
will put you on tje list for the next one.
sorry for not noticing it guys
Nathan
Richie O
14-10-2008, 09:54
Damn it!!!!
oh well, fingers crossed something terrible happens to one of you :p
Richie,
I'd keep it pencilled in if I were you. I am prone to sudden changes of rota.
shep
Richie O
14-10-2008, 11:24
But it would be good to see you again Shep, i haven't spoken to you since the Spring moot last year!
Yeah I was thinking the same thing!
I'm looking good for the 15/16th, but only one night. I'll probably aim to arrive Sat morning and leave Sun lunchtime.
I haven't been down there before, is there any scope for a coastal bimble from where we'll be?
CRAZY FROG
14-10-2008, 19:02
right then- 14th 15th and 16th of november it is then, i'll send pms to people, let me know if you need help wioth traqnsport etc.and i can sort out some info.
worth mentioning that the park gates shut at 5, so anyone driving right up might need to think about getting there early or parking elsewhere.
Nathan
NatG
what time on the 14th Nov will you be there?
NatG
what time on the 14th Nov will you be there?
i'll be getting the 5 oclock train from basildon to the closest station- benfleet i think and then walking in, so i reckon about 6 or maybe half past?
what about you?
cheers
Nathan
CRAZY FROG
15-10-2008, 17:19
there's a new web site posted in bushcraft chatter that is worth a look at.
CRAZY FROG
15-10-2008, 17:24
i'll be getting the 5 oclock train from basildon to the closest station- benfleet i think and then walking in, so i reckon about 6 or maybe half past?
what about you?
cheers
Nathan
I can be at benfleet station at about the same time but I can be there before then if I wanted to be.
the closes point to me for the country park is the chapel lane car park.
I can be at benfleet station at about the same time but I can be there before then if I wanted to be.
the closes point to me for the country park is the chapel lane car park.
so you're quite local then? whereabouts? i'm in rochford
Sorry to mess you all around, but I'm out again.
Another shafting at work. I think my bushcrafting is always going to stay solo on the odd occasion I find myself with a night to spare. Planning in advance just doesn't seem possible at the mo.
Enjoy RichieO.
Richie O
15-10-2008, 19:06
Sorry you can't make it Shep. But on the plus side..... Woohoo! :D
CRAZY FROG
15-10-2008, 19:22
so you're quite local then? whereabouts? i'm in rochford
Thundersley which is only a couple of miles from the park. which is walking distance.
If this goes well i was hoping to make this a regular thing with a set group of us- i was going to set up a web page- probbably on facebook for ease of doing it and organise meetups and then whoever is free can just come along.
sound like a good idea?
Nathan
I'll be there, I'm only round the corner.
john scrivy
16-10-2008, 16:23
Good for me as well cheers buddy
CRAZY FROG
16-10-2008, 19:20
If this goes well i was hoping to make this a regular thing with a set group of us- i was going to set up a web page- probbably on facebook for ease of doing it and organise meetups and then whoever is free can just come along.
sound like a good idea?
Nathan
sounds good to me Nat
stanley lake
16-10-2008, 19:25
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm essex girls!! im going
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm essex girls!! im going
hahahahahaha as someone who has to communicate with essex girls on a day to day basis i can safely say you're welcome to them mate!
Red Kite
17-10-2008, 19:36
Hi guys
Just edited this as my PC only downloaded half of the thread, and so I didn't know the trip was full.
If you have a reserve list I'd appreciate a spot (Mr Scrivvy will tell what an all round good guy i am) - nice to see you back John.
I'm in for canoeing too - I've got a we no nah prospector, so room for a pasenger.
ATB
Stewart
Hi all,
I can't stay over that weekend. Might be able to get along for the day on the Saturday though as it would be good to get out and put faces to names :D
Andy
john scrivy
19-10-2008, 13:18
Red kite Is a very sound all round nice fella who knows his onions
will getin touch with the guy again this week- i tried a few times last week but i think either i had his mobile number wrong or he's a very busy guy because i got no answer.
fingers crossed though, if al else fails i'll just nip down there
CRAZY FROG
20-10-2008, 20:31
hope we get the OK for Hadleigh Castle meet up. Everythings crossed
Red Kite
20-10-2008, 21:53
Red kite Is a very sound all round nice fella who knows his onions
cheques in the post John
:lmao:
Stewart
john scrivy
24-10-2008, 18:16
Your company is good enough Stuart Hopefully well meet up soon
john scrivy
25-10-2008, 14:09
Sorry folks Im going to have to drop out of this one Hope it all goes well have a good weekend
CRAZY FROG
25-10-2008, 18:08
any news on the venue NatG
any news on the venue NatG
Have traded various answerphone messages but to no avail, i get home from work at half five, and he finishes work at 5, so we're a bit out of sync. If anyone else can make calls during the day- i'm not allowed a mobile at work- or can get home before 5 and ring him i would be greatly appreciative, i;d rather it got organised by someone if i can't sort it out properly :(
Paganwolf
25-10-2008, 19:22
PM me the details.
CRAZY FROG
25-10-2008, 19:40
NatG
ok just sent an Email to Gary King asking for confirmation ether way if it's ok or not.
hopfully all thing crossed & subject to an email reply I will let you know.
ok then people we have the go ahead on this one, the weekend of the 14th of november, fires allowed, i will be arriving at hadleigh castle at about 6 oclock i expect. Fires are allowed, but there is no drinking water to be had, so we'll need to bring our own.
i'll search the web for train and bus times for those using puiblic transport and once people have confirmed their place i'll send out my mobile number so that you can all contact me.
cheers
Nathan
CRAZY FROG
27-10-2008, 18:41
count me in.
so my email over the weekend paid off then.
will we meet in the main car park or at benfleet station.
Richie O
27-10-2008, 18:59
Count me in too!
My first proper trip out this year!
Thanks for sorting this out :You_Rock_
right then- a bit more organising, who is going for both firday and saturday nights? i will only be able to do fridays now as it is a good friends brithday party on the saturday night:(
my idea was that everyone should be self catering- bring with you everything you will need for the weekend! the meeting place will be at benfleet railway station at about 5:30 on the friday, there is no parking on the site available after 5.
A communal campfire is allowed so we can do some cooking over an open fire, i intende to bring something to sit and carve around the fire, and a few sharps for people to have a play wiht, but nothing special.
i need to confir, the exact area where we are sleeping with the ranger but i get the impression that it's not hammock friendly at all, so it will probbably be tents and bivvis for all.
cheers
Nathan
CRAZY FROG
31-10-2008, 11:55
right then- a bit more organising, who is going for both firday and saturday nights? i will only be able to do fridays now as it is a good friends brithday party on the saturday night:(
my idea was that everyone should be self catering- bring with you everything you will need for the weekend! the meeting place will be at benfleet railway station at about 5:30 on the friday, there is no parking on the site available after 5.
A communal campfire is allowed so we can do some cooking over an open fire, i intende to bring something to sit and carve around the fire, and a few sharps for people to have a play wiht, but nothing special.
i need to confir, the exact area where we are sleeping with the ranger but i get the impression that it's not hammock friendly at all, so it will probbably be tents and bivvis for all.
cheers
Nathan
I can do both Friday & Saturday
i've got all of this sorted with the park- as far as i'm aware, just turn up, check in with the staff and go and camp, unfortunately it no longer looks like i'll be able to make it, so i don't really feel comfortable organising it anymore, coupled with a busy time at work and a recent illness, i just don't think i've got the time to commit to do it properly.
however- this is mostly sorted, someone just needs to work out a meeting place and ring up the park to remind the rangers.
sorry, but i just haven't got the time, i might pop in for a chat on the friday, but i'll be getting the bus home.
Nathan
CRAZY FROG
05-11-2008, 21:42
i've got all of this sorted with the park- as far as i'm aware, just turn up, check in with the staff and go and camp, unfortunately it no longer looks like i'll be able to make it, so i don't really feel comfortable organising it anymore, coupled with a busy time at work and a recent illness, i just don't think i've got the time to commit to do it properly.
however- this is mostly sorted, someone just needs to work out a meeting place and ring up the park to remind the rangers.
sorry, but i just haven't got the time, i might pop in for a chat on the friday, but i'll be getting the bus home.
Nathan
sadly I am unable to make it to.
CRAZY FROG
27-11-2008, 18:11
is there any news from here on how it went on?
CRAZY FROG
08-12-2008, 13:48
this thread has gone very quiet.
ANY NEWS of how this meet went?
CRAZY FROG
12-01-2009, 17:52
any updates on this thread?
I don't think the meet actually went ahead mate-
most people had pulled out of it at the last minute.
seems these things are alot harder to sort than i thought.
you up for another go at it?
CRAZY FROG
13-01-2009, 11:03
I don't think the meet actually went ahead mate-
most people had pulled out of it at the last minute.
seems these things are alot harder to sort than i thought.
you up for another go at it?
I'm up for another go NatG
we should organize the venue before posting the meet on this website first.
Hello!
Blimey, what a massive effort for such little reward eh? It's such a shame that you guys didn't get to meet up.
I'd be interested if you were to give it another go.
I'm around the Braintree area.
Cheers
monkey boy
22-01-2009, 07:42
hi there, i live in london and im new to bushcraft, will i be welcome to come along and learn a few things
monkey boy
22-01-2009, 07:56
thats only if you guys are gonna try again that is
alright then, seems like there's some interest, i'll start up another thread later.
cheers
Nathan