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Right peeps we've been in touch with Wayne from Forest Knights (http://www.forestknights.com) and managed to arrange his advanced explorer first aid course (http://www.forestknights.com:81/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43&Itemid=62) for next May.
Dates will be: Tuesday 26th -Saturday 30th May.
Price is £200 each.
There are 8 places left on a first come first serve basis.
If you're interested please PM either myself or Tony.
4 Day advanced course carefully designed for groups travelling to remote areas. This course exceeds the requirements for the HSE First Aid At Work Certificate. This course is recognised by all outdoor NGBs.
Itinerary
Day 1
Course Introduction
What is First Aid?
First Aid in the Outdoors
Responsibilities of the First Aider
Action in an Emergency
Primary Assessment
Secondary Assessment
Breathing & Circulation
Principals of Resuscitation
Hypoxia (wilderness setting)
Airway Obstruction / Airway Management
Day 2
Recap on Day 1
Disorders of Circulation
Disorders of Consciousness
Wounds & Bleeding
Incident Management
Bites & Stings
Expedition Hygiene
Day 3
Recap on Day 1 & 2
Burns & Scalds on expedition
Fractures & Spinal injuries
Poisoning
Incident ManagementForeign BodiesEvacuation Techniques
Effects of Heat & Cold
Day 4
Recap on Day 1 & 2 & 3
Casualty Management
Resuscitation Procedures
Incident Management
Assessments
Closing Address
This course will give you the confidence to be able to act appropriately in an emergency within the UK or beyond. At the end of the course you will receive your certificate that is approved by the HSE for first aid at work as well as all NGB such MLTE.
This course is self catering to maximise teaching time
Camping is not essential although some days training will finish quite late. There is plenty of space for camping whether in hammocks or tents.
Kit List
Please do not spend a fortune on the latest designer outdoor wear. This is not necessary and brambles etc may damage your shiny new kit.
It is important to remember that the weather in the UK is changeable at best. Our courses run in most conditions.
Therefore sensible outdoor clothing is important. You will be more comfortable in clothes that dry quickly.We can advise you if you are unsure.
Where possible choose natural materials.
You will need good footwear; walking boots or stout walking shoes is a good idea.However you may bring a pair of Wellington boots if it is wet. A spare pair of old trainers might be a good idea.
At least 3 pairs of socks.
A couple of Mid Layers. - Wool jumpers are more resistant to sparks than fleece.
Please do not wear Jeans, as these are slow to dry.
Poly cotton trousers are a good alternative x2.
Several changes of under wear.
A Waterproof – Windproof.Small tent Sleeping bag - preferably 3 season
Tent/Hammock/Shelter
Sleeping Bag
A cotton sleeping bag or a silk liner if you think you may not be warm enough.
Inflatable sleeping mat. Or a foam sleeping mat.
Knife, Fork, Spoon.Plate, mug, own drying up cloth.
Wash kit (Biodegradable Please) and Towel.
Personal First Aid Kit (Include plasters, pain killers, blister kit, tweezers and personal medication).
Women are also advised to bring sanitary products.
Sun block
Sunglasses.
Insect repellent
Note book and pencils
Water bottle
Torch with plenty of spare sets of batteries
Snacks etc.
Optional
Camp chair or piece of foam. Tree stumps lose their romance after a couple of days.
Camera, film and spare batteries remember there are no power sockets in the woods to recharge your gadgets.
Alcohol is not permitted on any Forest Knights course.
If you have any questions about equipment please do not hesitate to contact us.
Location
Forest Knights bushcraft school courses are held in the beautiful Sussex countryside not far from the historic city of Arundel. Our site is on the edge of the proposed South Downs National Park and contains a wide range of plants, animals and bird life
We are perfectly situated for easy travel from London and the major cities on the south coast like Brighton, Southampton and Crawley. Gatwick is less than 40 minutes away.
Enjoy a weekend or longer in our beautiful woods with 250 acres to explore you can leave the stress of modern city living behind and immerse yourself in the rewarding timeless world of bushcraft and survival.
To reduce our impact on the woodland environment we use a number of camping areas within the woods, each site has a unique character chosen to enhance the particular bushcraft skills on offer.
The nearest train station is Arundel on the main line from Victoria. Whatever your mode of transport you will be met and lead to our camp.
Myself and a couple of others did the Exploration 1st Aid course with Wayne earlier this year, can whole heartedly recommend the courses Wayne runs to anyone who wants to get trained up.
Yeah I did that one a few years backs, excellent course, looking forward to this one.
Matt
Yep I did one with Wayne and Co a few years back and can recommend it.
David
gzornenplat
04-04-2009, 13:07
How do I stop bushcraftuk from sending me unsolicited emails (aka 'spam')?
suburban bushwacker
04-04-2009, 13:30
How do I stop bushcraftuk from sending me unsolicited emails (aka 'spam')?
In fairness to the BCUK crew this announcement doesn't meet the criteria of SPAM. We joined the community and acknowledge that the team would occasionally send us email.
Cant remember how long I've been signed up and this is the first one I've ever received
SBW:umbrella:
gzornenplat
05-04-2009, 00:59
In fairness to the BCUK crew this announcement doesn't meet the criteria of SPAM. We joined the community and acknowledge that the team would occasionally send us email.
Cant remember how long I've been signed up and this is the first one I've ever received
SBW:umbrella:
Is that what they mean by "Receive Email from Administrators"?
I don't want to stop them contacting me if necessary, but I don't particularly want people
trying to flog me stuff that they have no idea whether I need or not on the principle that if
they send enough emails to enough people, then maybe some will respond.
Nowhere in the Ts & Cs can I see that I agreed to be sent email advertising.
If it's email and it's unsolicited, then it is, by definition, spam.
Under privacy in T&C's it says the following........
We use the information held about you in the following ways:
- To provide you with a personalised service to enhance your enjoyment of the Website
- To ensure that content is presented in the most effective manner for your computer
- To allow you to participate in interactive features of our service where you have chosen to do so
- To send you newsletters via e-mail, from which you can unsubscribe by changing the settings on your personal profile page
-To contact you in relation to prize draws and competitions
- To provide you with information and services that you have requested from us
- To update you about changes to the service of the Website
- To contact you with information about this Website or any other website operated by Bushcraft Media Limited that we think may be of interest to you.
As in the 'company' has sent you this as you may be interested in it as a Bushcraft enthusiast and subsriber and that if you do not wish to be informed of stuff then you should disable the notification setting on your profile.
To be fair I can't think of many other reasons why the 'company' would want to contact you other than to draw your attention to stuff you 'might' be interested in as major admin changes are usually rare as to require contacting the subscriber directly.
If you don't like being contacted by unsolicited e-mail and regard this as spamming disable the notification.
Since it comes under Notices,Infromation and special offers and the fact that the course is infrequent and of limited 'first come first serve' availability I think the 'company' is simply showing some interest in its members and ensuring everyone knows about it and no one is missed out which is rare these days and which should be applauded rather than criticised IMHO.
littlebiglane
05-04-2009, 07:44
I have no problem with the occasional relevant email from BCUK. In fact this seems like a cracking course. Unfortunately I have JUST completed my Mountain/Outdoor/Remote First Aid with AdventureFirstAid which was very good indeed.
LBL
alpha_centaur
05-04-2009, 08:02
Is that what they mean by "Receive Email from Administrators"?
I don't want to stop them contacting me if necessary, but I don't particularly want people
trying to flog me stuff that they have no idea whether I need or not on the principle that if
they send enough emails to enough people, then maybe some will respond.
Nowhere in the Ts & Cs can I see that I agreed to be sent email advertising.
If it's email and it's unsolicited, then it is, by definition, spam.
In three years this is the second email that I've received from the admins on this site (and the first was very necessary). So 1/3 of an SPAM (your definition) email per year I think I can live with.
Besides which should you have a problem with the email wouldn't it be more prudent to contact an administrator directly rather than post it on the forum?
FreddyFish
05-04-2009, 12:27
Well it's the first email i've had, and I must say it is welcome and informitive, I don't look at the forum all the time and i'm sure I would have missed this item.
I would have loved to go but I'm off to Scotland next week with Survival School for a bit of Extream survival with Jonny Crocket and crew. I sooo looking forward to it, I convinced the kids to sleep out in the tents in the back garden last night just so I could try out my new hammock, that was bloody freezing come 4:30am so I switched to my new bivi bag which was much warmer. (first time I've used either).
But getting back on topic... It sounds like a really good course and a good price to, I wish I could come but my bushcraft budget of money and goodwill from my wife has been commited.
Is this a course that is run regulaly?
gzornenplat
05-04-2009, 23:04
Under privacy in T&C's it says the following........
We use the information held about you in the following ways:
- To provide you with a personalised service to enhance your enjoyment of the Website
- To ensure that content is presented in the most effective manner for your computer
- To allow you to participate in interactive features of our service where you have chosen to do so
- To send you newsletters via e-mail, from which you can unsubscribe by changing the settings on your personal profile page
-To contact you in relation to prize draws and competitions
- To provide you with information and services that you have requested from us
- To update you about changes to the service of the Website
- To contact you with information about this Website or any other website operated by Bushcraft Media Limited that we think may be of interest to you.
As in the 'company' has sent you this as you may be interested in it as a Bushcraft enthusiast and subsriber and that if you do not wish to be informed of stuff then you should disable the notification setting on your profile.
To be fair I can't think of many other reasons why the 'company' would want to contact you other than to draw your attention to stuff you 'might' be interested in as major admin changes are usually rare as to require contacting the subscriber directly.
If you don't like being contacted by unsolicited e-mail and regard this as spamming disable the notification.
Since it comes under Notices,Infromation and special offers and the fact that the course is infrequent and of limited 'first come first serve' availability I think the 'company' is simply showing some interest in its members and ensuring everyone knows about it and no one is missed out which is rare these days and which should be applauded rather than criticised IMHO.
Just to be pedantic:
- it was not to enhance my enjoyment of the web site
- It did not help present content
- it is not part of an interactive feature
- it is not a newsletter (and there is no option to disable newsletters in my CP)
- it has nothing to do with a prize draw or competition
- it is not to do with a request for information or services
- it has nothing to do with changes to the service
- it is not information about this or any other web site.
So why did you post that list?
And to repeat my original (quite simple) question:
How do I stop bushcraftuk from sending me unsolicited emails (aka 'spam')?
gzornenplat
05-04-2009, 23:07
Besides which should you have a problem with the email wouldn't it be more prudent to contact an administrator directly rather than post it on the forum?
Why? Perhaps someone else would be interested in the answer (should anyone ever give one).
All I asked was how to turn it off.
Simple answer is that you can't.
However, if you contact Admin, they might be able to help.
Admin don't read all the threads, they do organise the programes and the site however.
cheers,
Toddy
Isn't the option to switch off emails in the section with:
From time to time, the administrators may want to send you email notices.
If you do not want to receive these notices, disable this option.
Within CP, Edit Options?
james007
05-04-2009, 23:29
I am Very interested in doing the course as part of mountain leader training. I have no previous first aid experience
Ho do i contact about my suitability for this course
Many thanks
James
pm Lithril for details.
cheers,
Toddy
Isn't the option to switch off emails in the section with:
Within CP, Edit Options?
I hadn't thought of switching them all off........good point :D
I still think I'd check with Admin though since the site requires an email address before you can register, and since this email technically came from Admin......
cheers,
Toddy
gzornenplat
05-04-2009, 23:42
Isn't the option to switch off emails in the section with:
Within CP, Edit Options?
That is what I asked before.
I am happy for the administrators to contact me about administration issues, I just don't
want to receive advertising.
I originally only asked how to turn off advertising emails, but other people seemed to have
widened the scope, and since they have, where in the Ts and Cs did I agree to bulk
unsolicited email advertising?
First Aid isn't particularly relevant to bushcrafters - no more so than teachers or bricklayers
or sailors or dancers or policemen or tennis players or car-drivers or parents or alcoholics
etc.
That is what I asked before.
I am happy for the administrators to contact me about administration issues, I just don't
want to receive advertising.
I originally only asked how to turn off advertising emails, but other people seemed to have
widened the scope, and since they have, where in the Ts and Cs did I agree to bulk
unsolicited email advertising?
First Aid isn't particularly relevant to bushcrafters - no more so than teachers or bricklayers
or sailors or dancers or policemen or tennis players or car-drivers or parents or alcoholics
etc.
Unfortunately I don't know if it's that option to turn it off, as someone else said, this is the first time I've received an email from BCuk.
However saying you don't need first aid as a bushcraft, is a bit like saying you don't need an umbrella - fine until it starts raining, or in bushcraft terms, until you or someone else hurts themselves. But that's your opinion - many people will disagree with you, but that's neither her nor there. You don't want to receive any emails from BCuk. Although, you should have posted in the 'How do I ' section of the forums as to not hijack this thread.. too late now.. :rolleyes:
gzornenplat
06-04-2009, 00:07
Unfortunately I don't know if it's that option to turn it off, as someone else said, this is the first time I've received an email from BCuk.
However saying you don't need first aid as a bushcraft, is a bit like saying you don't need an umbrella - fine until it starts raining, or in bushcraft terms, until you or someone else hurts themselves. But that's your opinion - many people will disagree with you, but that's neither her nor there. You don't want to receive any emails from BCuk. Although, you should have posted in the 'How do I ' section of the forums as to not hijack this thread.. too late now.. :rolleyes:
Please don't put words in my mouth.
I didn't say bushcrafters (or that I) don't need it, I said it is
not any more relevant to bushcrafters than to many other
groups of people.
As for highjacking this thread, since the email to me was
directly concerned with this thread, since the person sending
the email was quite likely to read this thread, and less likely
to read the 'How To' section, and since a simple 'this is how
you turn it off' response to my original one line post would
have been sufficient and since the link in the email sent me
to this thread, this doesn't seem too bad a place to put it.
If the thread has been diverted, it is because there was no
answer to my original post and because other people
(like you) picked up the topic (without answering my
question) and I answered.
Please just read post no 15.
There is no need for this performance.
Toddy
First Aid isn't particularly relevant to bushcrafters - no more so than teachers or bricklayers
or sailors or dancers or policemen or tennis players or car-drivers or parents or alcoholics
etc.
I see...as a retired paramedic who has been called out to no end of people medically disabled by serious injuries sustained out in the wilds I would beg to differ,but what would I know.
The course is actually an 'advanced explorer first aid course' and also approved HSE which means its recognized and relevent for you at your place of work too.However I would think the clue is in the course description. If you are out on any camp/trek or bushcraft expedition a long way away from help a life may depend on companions knowing what to do. Even in the UK and maybe an hour away from a rescue helicopter to attend, if you fell and shattered a bone which severed a major artery which is very common in upper leg fractures you can be in serious trouble,if its an open arterial bleed without help you can bleed to death in as little as 6 minutes.Also since many bushcrafters carry large knives, machetes or other nasty sharp things its not so far fetched but of course this has no relevance to a bushcrafter.. I forgot.
And I wasn't being pedantic in pointing out the reasons you may have logically received the mail you don't want.I posted it for your info to hopefully help you(and others if relevent) and a pointer as to how you may disable the function in your profile.Alternatively contact admin as was sensibly suggested by others and ask. I would quite understand if you were deluged with spam from BCUK everyday and I would have cause to complain at this too but the odd one is hardly a major offensive intrusion.
Peace.
I am Very interested in doing the course as part of mountain leader training. I have no previous first aid experience
Ho do i contact about my suitability for this course
Many thanks
James
James
I can only speak for the HSE first aid at work couses as thats what I have had some involvement with in the past and they are aimed at people with no First Aid experience at all.
Having looked at the itinerary of the course advertised I see no reason why anyone would have a problem. These first aid courses are primarily to teach a person to recognize a life threatening emergency and act accordingly with the relevant treatment,they are not teaching how to be a Dr or paramedic, the theory will be to the point and relevent to the possible emergencies you might commonly face and the primary emphasis will be on the practical elements of treating the injury/ illness as a first aider until substantial help arrives.
Contact the course administrator if you still feel concerned I am sure they will further put you mind at ease if necessary.
There are plenty of good basic first aid books about by St Johns Ambulance and others etc if you wanted to familiarize yourself with some things before you went on the course.
Most if not all people who go on first aid at work courses enjoy them and I am sure the course offered here would be more so since its geared towards our interests of bushcraft/trekking/outdoor pursuits etc.
James - PM sent
The course is suitable for people with no experience.
Waynes courses are excellent, and being in the wood his scenarios he sets up are excellent.
Gzornenplat, can I ask that if you've got an issue you take it to the suggestion/feedback section of the forum or PM us please, I'll split the thread later to keep this one on track and move your comments into there.
Many thanks
Matt
Hi
I'll like to book one place please.
Man of Tanith
06-04-2009, 13:23
lithril
PM inbound
Regards
Sam
Hi All.
Just to clear some confusion the course will finish on the Friday at approximately 1500.
People are welcome to stay over the Friday night if they wish.
robadams
07-04-2009, 10:40
Just paid. Can't wait, I'm off to Africa for 3 years and this is just what I was looking for. See you all there (Arundel, not Africa).
John Fenna
07-04-2009, 10:49
Unfortunately I signed up for a different course just before I got the e-mail!
Sounds like a great course!
Man of Tanith
08-04-2009, 15:44
hi lithril
pm has been sent
as has payment
im well chuffed the info email was sent or i wouldnt of noticed this offer and for one am very grateful
many thanks and kind regards
Sam
GoEnviro
12-04-2009, 15:34
Are there any places remaining on this course, I would love to attend.
PS. most grateful for all the junk mail I receive, I wish there was more, I don't get enough time to check out the forum, thanks for the email.
Hi GoEnviro, sorry but it looks like it's all full, if anything changes I'll let you know.
robadams
13-04-2009, 21:29
I am attending the course and will be camping for the duration. I have loads of meths that I bought but won't be able to use. If anyone wants some let me know and you can have it for what I paid. £15 for the 5 litres.
Man of Tanith
19-04-2009, 20:52
hi all
this is probably a daft question but in the email i recieved the other day it asks us to bring some personal water more being provided whe we are there how much are you intending on taking?
my concern is im coming by train and dont fancy lugging a vast amount with me through several changes
cheers for advice in advance
regards
Sam
Don't worry about it, Wayne has quite a few large containers, I'm taking a couple, its more for the people that are driving, just to take some of the pressure of. If we run low I know Wayne has the option of getting some filled but it means someone else driving in.
Matt
Autumn Stone
25-04-2009, 11:17
Hi, I'm driving over from Hastings way and camping the duration, if anyone would like a lift or extra water bringing please let me know. Can't wait for the course.
Cheers
Matt
Autumn Stone
25-04-2009, 18:51
Who else is camping over?
Matt
Man of Tanith
27-04-2009, 15:40
hi matt
I'm camping over for the duration.
currently debating what to take shelter wise at the moment problem with having so many choices do i take hammock and poncho? or poncho and bivvi bag? or small tent? oh decisions decisions
Regards
Sam
Autumn Stone
27-04-2009, 18:03
Hi Sam,
Haha I'm thinking the same. I Only really use my tent now a days If I'm traveling with someone who hasn't got there own shelter. I have a Golite Hex which is great for trekking because its in 2 stuff sacks and you can share the load. Or if you know its gonna be hammering down you can hide in it. I don't get to use it much any more. But might stick it in the boot just in case. I mainly use my tarp and Bivvi bag. Never Owned a Hammock but Im gonna grab my self one this week. A DD Travel Hammock me thinks (Any Recommendations) I've been reading the forums a bit and they seem pretty good. Especially with the old Lyme disease on the increase. Had quite a few ticks last year.
Do you know if the medical form has to go back to Forest Knights before the course or do we take it with us?
Good luck with the shelter debating.
Matt
Man of Tanith
27-04-2009, 18:28
hi Matt
i posted mine back as soon as i had completed it so i didnt tidy it up or loose it.
as for hammock recommendations i went with the DD scout hammock, its the cheapest and most basic one they do but great value for money specially as i wasnt sure id like it so didnt want to buy a top of the range one to find out i was a defiate ground dweller :)
in truth i think i'll probably sling the hammock and the bivvi bag in my pack to give me a lil bit of choice when i get there the hammocks pretty tiny so it wont kill me to carry both.
enjoy the hammock perusing
Regards
Sam
You can bring the form with you. Less chance I will lose it.
Oh I forgot on the Kit list I put Bothy Bag. Great if you have one already if not a bivvy bag will be fine.
Also as this is not a Bushcraft course I do not mind if you bring a reasonable amount of alcohol for the evenings once the formal sessions have ceased.
Beware that just because it appears that the course may have stopped that is not necessarily the case. Emergencies can happen at any time.
Man of Tanith
28-04-2009, 00:47
Hi Wayne
glad you mentioned the bothy bag as i forgot to ask about that as i dont own one.
as for the alcohol nice to know but im not a big drinker so probably shant bring any,
gettin quite excited about the course now.
regards
Sam
Beware that just because it appears that the course may have stopped that is not necessarily the case. Emergencies can happen at any time.
Thats what I was afraid of....... :banghead: :D
But I'm with you Sam, looking forward to it, not long to go now. :)
Autumn Stone
28-04-2009, 12:57
Cheers for the advice Sam. I'm going to order a DD Hammock today. Not sure which one yet! Maybe ill splash out. Not bought a new piece of kit for a while.
Cheers Wayne, I'm not a massive drinker, like the others, but I'll probably bring a few ales and my hip flask. I don't own a Bothy bag, but as you say, a bivvi bag will be fine plus chuck the new hammock in there.
Less than four weeks away now, cant wait. Been wanting to take part in a course like this for ages.
Thanks Guys
Matt
Man of Tanith
28-04-2009, 16:47
Autumn stone
i shall be interested in which hammock you choose as i only bought the basic option
Wayne
i was kinda hoping for random emergency bits as working in care gives you bizarre emergencies at the strangest times-the stories i could tell...
Lithril dont be afraid its all an experinence.
not long now and im already bugging everyone i know bout how excited i am :)
i think the mrs is going to wallop me soon.....
Regards
Sam
Autumn Stone
28-04-2009, 18:18
Sam
I splashed the cash and got the DD travel hammock £42 but I think its worth it. Quite reasonable compared to some of the competitors. You can have sit in it on the course and check it out. I like the fact you can peg it out on the floor and prop up the mosquito net. Im taking part in the Caledonian challenge this summer so its gonna be excellent to combat the highland midges. Have you checked out Pablos video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKHFupZjmZo Love how he left the stick snapping bit in.
I think the course Is going to benefit you loads for your Job. Dont worry I'm driving my Mrs nuts too, haha and shes doing a nursing degree. Im getting a few pointers though. We've got an indoor skatepark for BMX and skateboarding at work that my friends and I built. We rent it out now and let the youth service use it to for free for under privilege kids. Its going to be a great help for us here.
If Wayne's going to surprise attack us with bizarre emergencies in the middle of the night I might take a few less ales and more tea bags.
Matt
The will be a mixture of chilling around the fire and the odd practical.:rolleyes:
Man of Tanith
30-04-2009, 13:29
Hi Matt
having just watched the video link you posted about the DD travel hammock a definate nose when we are on the first aid course is in order I feel :) tho i suspect it could end up being an expensive nose!!!!
as I said I only bought the scout model really as a tester to see what how i felt sleeping off the ground, It is really comfortable aint it!
as for tea bags i will be loaded down with a vast amount of 'em as i am something of a brew based life form much to the distress of pretty much everyone :)
Wayne i like the sound of chilling around the fire it will be nice to be out with people who dont need nagging to come camping then expect me to do most the work!
regards
Sam
Autumn Stone
01-05-2009, 18:35
Yeah deffo. Its really great. Going to the new forest on sunday. Gotta work Saturday. Nightmare.
Yeah I cant wait to be chilling round the campfire and learning some new skills.
Need to give my first aid kit a good tidy up. Its getting a bit tatty. I keep all my bits in a little goretex stuff sack but need something more substantial, the contents seems to get bashed around. Does any one have any suggestions. All the medical bags usually come with content but I already have what I need.
Know what you mean about the nagging Sam. I live in east sussex now. Ive got a few mates here who come out now and again but mostly I'm out on my own. Where I'm from In staffordshire, I have more people to rely on. Don't need so much coaxing.
Well new forest sunday, cant wait.
Cheers all
Matt
robadams
02-05-2009, 07:58
You can bring the form with you. Less chance I will lose it.
What form would that be? Have I missed something or am I just being dim?
Autumn Stone
02-05-2009, 10:31
Hi Rob,
When you paid for the course, was there any attachments with the email from Tony. He sent me a course kit list and instructions. Plus a medical form to be filled out. Have a check if not PM Tony.
Take it easy Rob, see you at the course... cant wait
Matt
Man of Tanith
02-05-2009, 15:55
Matt
how much stuff are you carrying in you're first aid bag? I might have an old pouch I've canabilised the contents of that could work for a first aid pouch if youre interested? I might even find one with first aid cross on it if I have a search through the garage/shelves. if youre interested I'll sling it in me bergen for you and bring it along.
Personally i use an old us army medic pouch which had ALICE clips for my first aid kit it came with a box that fits in it which is pretty hardcore.
Rob if you cant find the form PM me you're email address and I'll foward you the email Tony sent me with the attachments if that would help?
only 24 days to go .......
Regards all
Sam
Autumn Stone
02-05-2009, 16:59
Hey Sam how go's it. That sounds awesome. Cheers. don't carry a great deal in it. Few bandages, compression pads, tape, micro pore, elastic stocking, plasters, sling, scalpel, surgical gloves, pain killers, paper clips, safety pins, paper and pencil, cream, lip balm, strei strips, throw away thermometer strip. Think that's about everything. Its about 5x5x3 inches i think. Just such a soft bag that things are getting tatty bouncing around in my pack. Is there anything your desperate for. I could swap you something, if you have anything in mind let me know.
Cant wait to finish work its well busy today, nightmare.
Cheers again mate.
Matt
Man of Tanith
02-05-2009, 17:51
Matt
No worries
I will have a look through my junked kit stock pile and see what I can find
as for desperate for anything how bout a trangia meths bottle? he he he (joking)
seriously tho I cant think of anything off top o me head I want desperately.
I had the joys of an early shift which was a true pleasure at half six this morning...not
hope you have escaped work now but be pleased you can still get a bushcraft fix whilst at work
enjoy new forest tomorrow try n get some pics
regards
Sam
Man of Tanith
02-05-2009, 18:52
Matt
how does a black pouch with one zip pocket and one open pocket both covered by fold over and popper sealing flap sound as FAK? it measures 5inch high 6inch long and 2 inch wide? it has belt loops on back but will require threading onto belt rather than poppin on/off?
any good?
regards
Sam
Autumn Stone
05-05-2009, 10:38
Hey Sam, that sounds prefect. 2 pockets is great too. Bit more order to the mess. Cheers. Thats really good of you. Haha did you get a meths bottle sorted yet.
Didn't go to you New Forest at the weekend. Thought it would be to busy. Went up to bit of a hidden spot me and my friends go to a lot, up at Friston in the South Downs. Was really good weekend. Went with the missus so got to use the golite for a change. Weather was real good and saw a few badgers. They came up pretty close. What is it Ray Mears says 'Wait long and look hard' Re phrase that to 'Take a long dump behind a tree and you will see badgers'.
Set my hair on fire pretty bad, twice blowing into a bundle of dry bracken and cramp balls. That could be one for the first aid course. 'cramp ball disaster' Might have some pics. Ill but some up later
I think I'm gonna bring a 20 litre water container with me, if i can carry it from the car to camp that is, haha. So there should be more than enough to go round.
3 weeks and counting...awsome
Man of Tanith
05-05-2009, 11:41
Matt
no worries i shall make sure i bring it.
i'll lend you a hand lugging that water long as i can pinch some to brew up with of course.
not sorted the meths bottle yet i might go with Spamel's suggestion for short term solution.
regards
Sam
has the hair/ fire interaction caused a restyling? :) mate of mine lost a monstorous beard due to something similar......
Wow
What a fantastic few days in the woods with the good people from BCUK.
I had a great time demonstrating a few first aid skills. I cannot remember another course that has had me laughing so hard.
Everyone really mucked in and threw themselves into the casualty simulations.
It may take me sometime to recover from listening to Tony serenading Lithril.
Also I learnt Badgers steal spoons.
A big thank you to all who attended the course for making it a success.
A quick reminder can you pm your addresses to me with your full name so i can get your certs in the post asap.
Man of Tanith
30-05-2009, 12:53
I never did get my spoon back from the badgers even tho the squirrels were meant to be looking for it!
In seriousness I had a truely amazing and educational time learning a lot of skills.
I even learnt a couple of knots from someone that I have been struggling with for some time so many thanks for that.
if anyone is thinking of doing a course with wayne I recommend it completely, lovely campsite, lovely woods and wayne has got a great sense of humour (if a little twisted)
Regards
Sam
Firstly thanks to Tony and Matt for organizing this and giving me and several others the opportunity to be expertly instructed in the finer points of bushcraft and rescue related first aid by the Forest Knights team.
Wayne, the chief instructor, provided a superb woodland location as the base for the course. The natural flora and fauna really surprised me in its abundance and variety.
The course catered for both the complete beginners like myself and other more experienced first aiders who had previously been expedition leaders themselves.
How Wayne managed to get me past that first cry for help in the woods still perplexes me now, even as I write this.
That first cry resulted in a frantic scramble through the undergrowth until I stood ashen faced and stricken with fear, repeating to myself over and over that it was not a real situation but it didn't work, at the prostrate body of the casualty whilst more experienced team members treated the situation with the care and skill that Wayne was going to attempt to teach us all.
I had learned a heck of a lot within the first few hours.
From that very first staged situation Wayne continued over the next four days to saturate us all with every conceivable aspect of accident and injury management theory and then reinforce the theory with hours and hours of hands on instruction until each new technique and reaction process was mastered by everyone. The group covered burns and soft tissue injuries to broken necks and backs, emergency stretcher construction and even helicopter evacuation, phew what a journey. It has to be said that Wayne has a calm and reassuring style, it's suited to instruction, no matter how many times he was sidetracked by the jokes and laughter he always managed to get us expediently back on track and into the learning zone.
By the end of the course the group carried out a twelve man man search and rescue operation for five casualties at night in thick dense undergrowth, where the casualties with broken back , legs, knees and severe abdominal injuries were quickly found, treated and evacuated to safety.
If you ever get the opportunity to get on one the Forest Knights courses then take it with both hands, you will not be disappointed.
If you are particularly fortunate, then you will also get to know a fantastic group of people and have a good laugh along the journey.
Thanks to Aaron, Adrian,Geoff, Jamie, Matt, Matt, Peter, Rob, Sam, Sam, Sian, Tony, and of course Wayne for a memorable experience, A special thank you to Wayne for getting me from that panic stricken novice to the position of team leader when there were so many other talented people around. Cheers Wayne.
Good to meet those of you I didn't know before :D It was a great week with great people that I'd happily spend time in the woods with.
It was a great educational experience mixed with a lot of laughter and I can honestly say that I learned something from everyone.
Thanks Wayne for the opportunity, I'm glad we all made some use of it :D
There will be more :240:
Autumn Stone
01-06-2009, 21:43
If there was anyone considering in taking part in the explorer first aid course that didnt, then you've got to make sure you get on it next time. The last four days spent in the woods have and will be probably one of the most memorable times I have had.
Thanks to Wayne especially for being an incredable host and teacher. To Tony and Matt for organising the couse with Wayne and being generally great chaps. And to the rest of the students on the course. Sam, Sam, Pete, Erin, Wayne, Geoff, Rob, Adrian, Sian, Jamie. We all met as strangers and left as good mates.
It was such a great time. Everything about it was perfect. The setting, the people, the socialising and cooking round the fire with a few beers and last but not least, the course its self. Every aspect about the course was so interesting.
The best part for me was the hands on practical exercises. This kind of teaching is such an excellent learing process. I have never taken so much information in in one week and retained the majority of whats been learnt.
If you're after a bit of a run down of the course then read Barney's post as it explains the couse details great and I would only be reiterating.
One thing I will say though. If you want to get hands on with first aid, learn about the kit and how to use it. Be knee deep in seemingly real life situations, in the middle of the night deep in a forest with your fellow team mates, to help rescue casulties with multiple injuries while your heart is pounding with Adreneline. Then this course is right up your street
Cheers again everyone. As my SLR ran out of batteries ill post some pics off my phone up soon.
Matt
EDIT by the way, I found all in total 9 ticks.haha Little buggers must like me or something...Anyone else get any?
The am glad that you all found the course helpful.
I will be getting your certs sorted tomorrow when I have an office day.
I will also be talking with Tony about setting some dates for the next BCUK First Aid Course.
Man of Tanith
15-06-2009, 17:44
Hi all
quick question
has anyone recieved thier certifiacte yet?
regards
Sam
Not yet, I'll check with Wayne and see when they're due.
Man of Tanith
15-06-2009, 23:53
cool
thanks very much
only asked cause my manager and my nvq assesser want to see them
cheers
Sam
make sure you did skive the week at home with your......umm, manager :D Or is this a different one :D
Man of Tanith
16-06-2009, 10:41
that would be the lovely assistant manager you're thinking of tony
and we had last week off as it was our anniversary :)
cheers
Sam
Ahh, gotcha.
You're going to get her to read this now so you can get some brownie points :D
Man of Tanith
16-06-2009, 13:29
dont need brownie points mate
the anniversary present i got her earnt me enough of them
and we went on a intro to wild food course weekend before last so she was pleased with that too,
tho i might try for some more brownie points too
cheers
Sam
Without wishing to be too much of a pain, but any news on the certificates yet?:)
Hi Guys.
I have discovered the source of the delay with the certificates.
There is a query with one of the assessors qualifications. I have only discovered this today so will send them a copy of the assessors qualifications by special delivery.
I can only apologise for the delay and reassure you that this matter is in hand and you will get your certs asap.
Hi all.
I drove to the certifying office today to check on progress. The nice lady was away today however I have been promised that the certs will be posted to me tomorrow am.
Therefore I will post by special delivery all certs when I get them.
I am teaching bow making Friday - Sunday so hopefully they will arrive before Friday.
Once again I am sorry for the delay that is partly my fault as I have been in the woods almost constantly since the First aid course.
Path Finder
10-07-2009, 12:17
Hi Wayne
Any sign of them yet?
Aye
Geoffrey
Path Finder
13-07-2009, 00:40
Wayne
I think you need to explain here as to why the certs have not arrived? You have assured me several times that they are on the way and you even said here you drove down there and the nice lady would send them.
They still have not arrived.
What is the problem?
Aye
Geoffrey
Hi Geoff.
As I explained to you via text message. Their was some additional paperwork I needed to clear for one of the assessors that was beyond my control.
I now have the certs and have posted them today.
By way of an apology for the wait. I will hold a free update weekend next year for those wishing to participate.
This will cover the syllabus and possibly additional material.
Thanks for this Wayne. Sometimes "stuff" happens! Your update offer is really generous, as I'm sure all will agree!:D
Much appreciated Wayne, these things happen so there's no problem from me, thanks for sorting it :D
Man of Tanith
15-07-2009, 18:02
Hi Wayne
my certificate arrived this morning!
so now i can prove to my manager i wasnt just off camping!
these things happen but i will take you up on the offer of the update date dependent
Cheers
Sam,
Cert arrived this morning, Cheers Wayne. The free weekend is a mighty fine gesture mate. Not needed in my view as often things happen outside our direct control, Still, I will be taking you up on it:). Even If only to meet all you guys again.:D
Path Finder
17-07-2009, 20:39
Hi Wayne.
Cert arrived many thanks. Glad you were able to sort it.
Aye
Geoffrey
Sorry for the delay I have been in hospital since Monday.
I have been looking at my calendar for 2010.
The free weekend update will be from Friday 16th - Sunday 18th April.
This is the end of the school Easter break in West Sussex so should give most people a chance to attend.
This weekend will be open to all BCUK members that have attended a Forest Knights BCUK first aid course.
It is a free refresher and therefore there will be no certificates awarded for attendance.
I will start a new thread but wanted to give you guys first refusal.
Hi Wayne
Sorry to hear about the hospital - hope all is well
As for the course - yes please!
Me - Adrian J White.
Any news about my certificate yet?
Adrian
Autumn Stone
23-07-2009, 21:48
Alright Wayne. Hows the hospital food? Hope all is good.
Cheers for my certs, arrived a few days ago.
Put me down for the refresher. I'll 100% be there. Cant wait
Cheers again
Matt
Man of Tanith
24-07-2009, 15:25
hi wayne
i am up for the refresher long as i can get the time off.
hope the hospital food was better than when i stayed in one
Sam
Wayne, if that includes the guys from 2007 then please sign me and my son up!
I can't remember when I went, but I guess it may well have been 2007 - if I'm eligible, sign me up! :D
Speedy recovery Wayne! :beerchug:
Man of Tanith
01-01-2010, 23:51
Hi
i know this is a bit of a resurrection act on an old thread
are the dates 16th to 18th of april definate as if they are i shall get in with annual leave request now to make sure i can attend
Cheers
Sam
I am pretty certain that this date will stand. However I have been asked to lead some Bushcraft and expeditions skills courses in Japan in April.
Once the dates are confirmed I will post them. Sorry but being paid to go to Japan to teach bushcraft is too good an opportunity to pass by.
I still have two certs that were returned by the post office as well.
I don't suppose that one of them is mine by any chance?
And I don't blame you for not passing up on a chance of being paid to go to Japan - I'd love to go there!
Adrian
Actually I have a cert in front of me with your name on it if you pm me your current address I will post it to you tomorrow morning.
I am not sure why it took Special delivery 3 months to return it but still its here if you want it.
I will be running a number of first aid courses this summer and will be running a full days course at the Bushmoot.