View Full Version : What's on offer at the summer bushmoot 2009?
Curiosity go the better of me. Can anyone report on what workshops are on offer so far at the bushmoot and who's leading them?
Ok, here's a few activities although not all and some will run on a few occasions:
Flintknapping
knife forging
Hand Drill Workshop
Kydex sheath making demo
Tracking
wild food walk
sharpening Workshop
Talk on the Noom & Man tracking
Kids activites
Story telling
Firelighting workshop
Family Group Bowdrill
Trapping
Bow Drill Workshop
Butanise Bows
Natural Medicine
Photography
Axe workshop
Tarp workshop
Atlatl workshop
Atlatl compettion
wildfood cooking
Hangi / Food prep
Knots
Open hangi eat and mingle!
Axe workshop - Advanced
Breads for the Kids
Whats butanise bows? Id like to make a bow
bows made of bamboo, this is a workshop that will cost extra as the bamboo is expensive to import due to it's size.
bows made of bamboo, this is a workshop that will cost extra as the bamboo is expensive to import due to it's size.Where do we book:D
Thanks to Mesquite for pointing me to the right forum,lol.
Wow there are loads to choose from! What to do and when that is the question?
I'm wondering when some of the activities are taking place and how to organise the three of us. I have two twelve year old boys who have been making there own stills animations and the three of us would be interested in the photography session/s. If there are spaces that would be great.
Before I mention whats on offer to them, are there any activities that the boys would not be able to take part in?
Have fun be happy
Esme
John Fenna
23-07-2009, 13:18
How do I book on the bow and flintknapping workshops...or any of them for that matter!
Sorry all but Due to unforeseen circumstances (illness) the Butanise Bow workshop is being cancelled :-( Sorry about that. The Talk on the Noom & Man tracking is also being cancelled. There will still be plenty of tracking workshops though :D
I forgot to say that we've got a basket maker coming, she's going to do some small willow baskets so everyone that does the workshop should be able to leave with a finished product :D There will be a small cost of about £4 for the materials.
I'm looking forward to this one :D
jazzydubby
24-07-2009, 13:19
basket making workshop sounds superb, any booking needed fot it?
We'll sort it out on the day, i'm not sure how many she can take at the moment.
Mesquite
24-07-2009, 13:55
We'll sort it out on the day, i'm not sure how many she can take at the moment.
What about booking for the flintknapping Tony, is that on the day as well?
Also, will it be a similar price to last year?
The knapping is up in the air a bit, i'm waiting to hear about a couple of people that might be doing it for us. The Lords are a bit occupied with a few other things this year (such as babies being due) I'm sure we'll get it sorted and if we do it will be on the day and yes, about the same price as last year.
sandsnakes
27-07-2009, 09:14
Tony,
a couple of people have asked me to give a chat on Hunter-Gather diet in the modern world. So sling that one up as well.
Sandnakes.
If anyone is interested I will bring my San bushman bows and arrows etc and do a little talk/workshop on the bushmen tools and weapons and how to use them... everyone can have a go with the bows!
Mesquite
27-07-2009, 10:23
If anyone is interested I will bring my San bushman bows and arrows etc and do a little talk/workshop on the bushmen tools and weapons and how to use them... everyone can have a go with the bows!
Yes please Rhoda :)
If anyone is interested I will bring my San bushman bows and arrows etc and do a little talk/workshop on the bushmen tools and weapons and how to use them... everyone can have a go with the bows!Oh yes please:You_Rock_
firecrest
27-07-2009, 10:46
Me to!
(...I need another ten characters)
Jed has had to pull out so that's axe and tarp stuff off the list, he's a star so it's a shame :-(
Dave Budd
27-07-2009, 14:07
the butanese bows are great fun. I have somebody come and run a bowmaking course for me each year and while we were clearing up and cooking dinner one afternoon after the course, he talked me through making one. he happened to have a pole in the car, so with beer in one hand and bamboo in the othere I knocked one up at a leisurely pace (about 4 hours I think with a few distractions :D )
Weighs in about 15lbs, looks odd, but it does fling arrows surprisingly far! I'll bring it along with me if I remember ;)
Also check out Youtube for butan archers dancing. They have a similar competition to a clout shoot (long distance very large target on the ground). if one of them hit the target they all walk up to it and do an entertaining dace :lol:
firecrest
27-07-2009, 16:04
I remember seeing a programe where they went deep into the jungle and found a people who had moved there to escape the headhunting traditions. their bows seemed to be nothing more than a handful of twigs or grass bound together. never seen anything like it.
I will be taking my drop spindles and a bit of fleece if any one wants to have a go.
have fun keep smiling
I'd love to have a play with my longbow. Is there anywhere appropriate for that on the site? I've not got room for a proper target in the car.
Tobes
Justin Time
30-07-2009, 12:26
I'll probably be attending for a day or two, what time do things kick off?
friday will be setup, settle in as usual, gates opening at 3pm
Activities start at 10 with the briefing and then run till lunch and then after lunch again.
as for bows, it's probably not a good idea, you're more than welcome to bring it but there's no where really to use it.
Justin Time
30-07-2009, 15:22
Thanks Tony
gates open at 1500? last year it was more like 1000
Toadflax
30-07-2009, 15:46
I may be wrong, but I think that last year the organisers could get on site the previous day to set up. This year I believe that they can't get on site until Friday morning.
Geoff
I took a walk down there this morning to see if they were getting set up and was surprised to see a vehicle ambush, blue flashing lights, lots of men in black with weapons and zip ties!!! Spoke to one of the guys and it was a firearms exercise. My two spaniels were desperate to get in there and sort out the bad guys though!!!
I'm guessing thats why they couldn't get in there today though eh?
On a different note: Does anyone know what will be being sold there? Inparticular will DD be there with a stall? I haven't read this anywhere but thought of all the companies they would be a pretty surefire one to have on site? I need to order a camping hammock & tarp for the OH and thought I might be able to pick it up from there instead!!!
Mesquite
30-07-2009, 16:52
I took a walk down there this morning to see if they were getting set up and was surprised to see a vehicle ambush, blue flashing lights, lots of men in black with weapons and zip ties!!! Spoke to one of the guys and it was a firearms exercise. My two spaniels were desperate to get in there and sort out the bad guys though!!!
I'm guessing thats why they couldn't get in there today though eh?
On a different note: Does anyone know what will be being sold there? Inparticular will DD be there with a stall? I haven't read this anywhere but thought of all the companies they would be a pretty surefire one to have on site? I need to order a camping hammock & tarp for the OH and thought I might be able to pick it up from there instead!!!
I wonder what they would have made of 200 bushcrafters wandering around with knives, axes etc. Would have livened their exercise up somewhat :D
As for stalls the only one that's going to be there is the BCUK shop stall AFAIK. That's all they had there last year anyway. Mind you, Dave usually has a few nice shiney things to sell at his forge
John Fenna
30-07-2009, 16:55
I may have a few items to trade....
Mesquite
30-07-2009, 16:58
I may have a few items to trade....
Oh yes..... I do apologise, I forgot about the Fenna Trade Emporium.
How many bags you bringing with you this time John?
John Fenna
30-07-2009, 17:16
Just one - but can I have some help lifting it please!:D
firecrest
30-07-2009, 18:33
Ive got two sheaths I made to trade.
I *could* bring the paddle (if its not taking advantage of tripitakas kind offer of a lift too much!) but I have a feeling Id only be carting it home again, I shouldnt think many people will have loads of cash on them for a paddle, or the space in the car.
sandbag47
30-07-2009, 20:36
On a different note: Does anyone know what will be being sold there? Inparticular will DD be there with a stall? I haven't read this anywhere but thought of all the companies they would be a pretty surefire one to have on site? I need to order a camping hammock & tarp for the OH and thought I might be able to pick it up from there instead!!!
didn't you notice the group buy i have just done ..
see me on friday i have a spare that i could sell you and a tarp aswell if needs be...but its's at the group buy rate as i will have to replace them ....yes they are new only set up in the garden!!!
or you can still order one on the group buy but you won't get it till after the moot.
John Fenna
30-07-2009, 20:59
Ive got two sheaths I made to trade.
I *could* bring the paddle (if its not taking advantage of tripitakas kind offer of a lift too much!) but I have a feeling Id only be carting it home again, I shouldnt think many people will have loads of cash on them for a paddle, or the space in the car.
I have room and some good trade goods - even if I am cash poor (just had to re-isure my van:( :eek: :( )
woodstock
31-07-2009, 01:14
I may have a few items to trade....
Not your Bloody Knives again John the ones that were £25 cheaper at the outdoor show you sod :D nice one got me back.....for my impromptu wit at the meet
John Fenna
31-07-2009, 07:54
Nah - these are ones I put together myself!
Yeah, his blunt knives that nearly chopped my thumb off 2 minutes after I bought one ! ;)