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Paganwolf
11-02-2005, 15:57
Guys ive just spoken to Roger H and he tells me BCUK will have a stand at this years WG :biggthump whats the score on it? any details on what will be going on yet :?: great idea as its the biggest and the only gathering of its type in the UK and if its anything like the last 2 years it will be one Not to miss and will be good promotion for the site and get more victims er i mean members in :-P :biggthump
Celtic Dragon
11-02-2005, 16:39
Agree totally, I missed lat years so fully intend to make this 1.
Maybe we could all agree to meet at the stand at a certain time???
And I am sure you would have plenty of "willing" helpers.
Squidders
11-02-2005, 16:48
I had only just arrived on the forum at the time of the last one and didn't want to be the proverbial mormon at a proverbial house of ill repute.
I'm definately going to this years though :-)
jamesdevine
11-02-2005, 16:52
That great news.
I'll be there too. I missed last years due to a prior arrangment but this years has been marked in my diary in permanent ink since mid Jan.
Even if I have to swim I'll be there.
James
I'm actually free that weekend! No clashes! <falls off chair...>
Mel and I will be there again.
It will be a nice rest after putting on our shooting weekend in mid august.
See you there :-)
forgive my stupidity but which weekend is it?
I'm no good with the search function
tenbears10
11-02-2005, 17:27
forgive my stupidity but which weekend is it?
I'm no good with the search function
2nd - 4th Sept Andy
Celtic Dragon
11-02-2005, 18:12
Blow me sideways with a feather :D for once I have something on a weekend that doesn't clash with a shift!!!!!!! I may not have a job then, but I'll be there :D
brucemacdonald
11-02-2005, 21:35
I've been to both previous WGs, though the first one I was only a day visitor.
It's getting bigger all the time and I hope we can make it again this year. It was a great event last year, and of course it's right on my doorstep! :-)
Paganwolf
11-02-2005, 21:47
Does any one know what will be going on on the BCUK stand?? :?:
tenbears10
11-02-2005, 21:51
No
:wink:
If there's a stand, can I wear my BCUK T shirt? ;)
If there's a stand, can I wear my BCUK T shirt? ;)
yes definatly, everyone who owns a BCUK shirt or badge should wear it
How exactly does it work. If you have a weekend ticket you can go in but need to pay extra for the courses but a weekend ticket includes that?
Here (http://www.wildernessgathering.co.uk/index.html) is the site. I'm thinking about it at the mo'. :wink:
How exactly does it work. If you have a weekend ticket you can go in but need to pay extra for the courses but a weekend ticket includes that?
Here (http://www.wildernessgathering.co.uk/index.html) is the site. I'm thinking about it at the mo'. :wink:
Reading the webpage it looks like:
A Weekend ticket includes any of the courses you want to do.
A Day Ticket gets you onto the site but you pay £10 per course.
Reading the webpage it looks like:
A Weekend ticket includes any of the courses you want to do.
A Day Ticket gets you onto the site but you pay £10 per course.
That's how it usually works but in previous years (dunno about this year) courses are a first come, first served basis and a weekend ticket in no way guarantees you access to a course - you'll have to queue and take a chance.
brucemacdonald
12-02-2005, 13:54
That's how it usually works but in previous years (dunno about this year) courses are a first come, first served basis and a weekend ticket in no way guarantees you access to a course - you'll have to queue and take a chance.
That's right - and you have to queue early to avoid disappointment. To be fair, last year there were extra courses laid on.
I think that having only two programme streams is not enough. For an event of this size, you need three or four, otherwise at £65 a pop for the weekend people won't get their money's worth.
Thanks guys. I thought it was something like that. :You_Rock_
Paganwolf
13-02-2005, 17:50
just spoke to Roger reference this issue and he assures me that this year they are encouraging the instructors to take larger groups, and there will be more classes plus pre bookable indepth classes booked when bying tickets. :biggthump
beachlover
13-02-2005, 18:43
It is probably me, but I searched the thread and got the dates but not the venue. Where is it?
Paganwolf
13-02-2005, 18:58
:wink: Try this link matey all info is on here http://www.wildernessgathering.co.uk/wsgevent.htm
Justin Time
13-02-2005, 19:09
Hi beachlover
It's in Wiltshire, all the details at http://www.wildernessgathering.co.uk/
brucemacdonald
13-02-2005, 19:42
just spoke to Roger reference this issue and he assures me that this year they are encouraging the instructors to take larger groups, and there will be more classes plus pre bookable indepth classes booked when bying tickets. :biggthump
Excellent. Sounds like Roger and co are working hard to improve the organisation of the WG.
Best wishes
Bruce
beachlover
13-02-2005, 20:19
Hi beachlover
It's in Wiltshire, all the details at http://www.wildernessgathering.co.uk/
Cool! Thanks for that!
beachlover
13-02-2005, 20:27
Hi beachlover
It's in Wiltshire, all the details at http://www.wildernessgathering.co.uk/
Thanks for that!
Maybe we'll have stands next to each other!! :pack: I'll pu the kettle on! :biggthump
Paganwolf
15-02-2005, 19:48
i take it by the silence we dont know whats going to be going on on the BCUK stand yet :?: :lol:
A computor and people can register on the day?:?: :rolmao:
Could be just general bushcraft stuff to get people into the swing of things. :o): Should be different in some way though...
i take it by the silence we dont know whats going to be going on on the BCUK stand yet :?: :lol:
Or you could take it by the silence that I had not read the thread, other wise I’d have just said…’no idea’…but I have..... :Crazy_071
The bcuk stand is going to do what it does at every event we go to, we’re going to promote bushcraft. We’ll have leaflets etc, promoting bcuk, pictures of bushcraft activities and the like on the walls of the stall.
There will also be lots of mini demonstrations, little things like fishing hook making, sharpening, cordage, and the like, basically we’ll show how to do some stuff and display examples, chat to the public and have a good time. The courses handle the bigger skills that need space, building shelters would be fun but a bit impractical.
Any suggestions of what you think would be good can be posted up, maybe I’ll start a new thread on it. bcuk t-shirts, badges would be great.
Thanks for all the support guys and girls, it’s much appreciated. :You_Rock_ It’s going to be a great opportunity to get together with you all. :hug: :o): We’ve got the BushMoots at the end of May and the end of July so this will be a nicely spaced year for getting together. :super: :hyper:
Paganwolf
16-02-2005, 08:45
sounds like a plan Tony :Crazy_071 :Crazy_071 :biggthump
I'll need a bigger kettle!
jamesdevine
16-02-2005, 09:01
Excellent. :super:
Sounds good...
I might try and go. :biggthump
Hootchi, it's a wonderful site, the Bison are amazing. They also have racoons, chipmunks and a couple of owls. There are also chickens wandering around, some very impressive Turkeys and a few pigs! :super:
I got a course running from that sunday evening....but i reckon i'll make the saturday.
Is it close or en-route to Ashdown forest (where i think my Woodlore course is...)?
Thanks! :biggthump
brucemacdonald
16-02-2005, 12:32
I got a course running from that sunday evening....but i reckon i'll make the saturday.
Is it close or en-route to Ashdown forest (where i think my Woodlore course is...)?
Thanks! :biggthump
It's "sort of" en-route. I have just checked on the AA site. Try this: Cardiff to Forest Row, E. Sussex via West Knoyle Wiltshire.
One nice thing about W. Knoyle is that it is not far from the A303 which takes you straight back up to the M3 and M25. On a Sunday morning the traffic should be OK.
Best wishes
Bruce
Its 4.5 miles from the nearest rail station in Gillingham. That probably how I'm gonna get there, on a Saturday. :biggthump
jamesdevine
16-02-2005, 14:22
Off topic but what is the best way to get from Bristol Airport as thats where I'll be fling into on Friday.
James
Justin Time
16-02-2005, 20:20
James
There's likely to be a few cars heading past Bristol from South Wales so I'm sure we can arrange a pick-up.. get an early flight rather than late evening though..
jamesdevine
17-02-2005, 08:53
Cheer JT I'll as soon as i book the flights I'll post the times and see who will be heading my way. I wait awhile do.
James
Aaahh yes, that has now entered my diary. Good to have a reminder. Very much looking forward to seeing you all there.
I got a course running from that sunday evening....but i reckon i'll make the saturday.
Is it close or en-route to Ashdown forest (where i think my Woodlore course is...)?
Thanks! :biggthump
It will take you about 2.5 hours ifrom the WG site - f you roll along at 70mph. As long as the traffic is good :)
I've just managed to get Friday 2nd September off work so I can go to the Wilderness Gathering. That'll cheer someone up eh JP! I've even talked Georgina into going :yikes: . This was no mean feet I can tell you. She doesn't like camping so I'm counting on you lot to make her as welcome as possible. If she finds out I've posted this I'm a dead man :AR15firin
Paganwolf
04-03-2005, 17:52
HAPPY DAYS !! ill let your fan club know :biggthump :wink: :super:
cool be good to see you there again mate!
You'll be seeing me in June mate :o): :Crazy_071 :pack:
I've even talked Georgina into going . This was no mean feet I can tell you. She doesn't like camping so I'm counting on you lot to make her as welcome as possible. If she finds out I've posted this I'm a dead man
best not to mention all the frogs in the pond either eh? :yikes: :roll: :o):
cheers, and.
You'll be seeing me in June mate :o): :Crazy_071 :pack:
I know I will and I look forward to it mate - but I was being polite mate, (grumble no pleasing some people grumble) :wink:
There are NO FROGS in Wiltshire at all. Everybody has got to get this straight or she will not go. Just talking about them freaks her out big style.
Anybody mentions them gets there sleepingbag filled with cream cracker crumbs, raw eggs and honey. :nono: :shock: :naughty: :rolmao:
Paganwolf
20-04-2005, 08:41
Bob Cooper Australia's leading survival instructor will be at the Wilderness Gathering also this year talking about outback survival and aboriginal culture and tools they use for hunting and gathering, it'll be something to look out for :D
jamesdevine
20-04-2005, 09:03
That sounds great. It's shaping up to be a great weekend. I'll be booking it all next week and I am really looking for to it and even more suprising so is the wife and that not because I will be gone for four days she is coming too.
Is he doing a formal work shop PW?
James
Paganwolf
20-04-2005, 10:46
It will be more a lecture really He designed the Survival kit that the F18 fighter pilots and Special forces carry so he will be explaining that also, hes a funny guy so it will be good :D
jamesdevine
20-04-2005, 10:59
Sounds great
There seems to be some much organised already it will be hard to decide what to see and do. I can't wait.
James
you'll love it James - Bob will be with the bearclaw and Vildmark team on my stand so plenty of chin wagging going on there mate - chance to find out about Sweden, Australia and boring old Britian too!
jamesdevine
20-04-2005, 13:35
Sound great Gary we will definitly be droping by for a chat.
James
jamesdevine
30-06-2005, 13:47
Well Flights all booked, Car hired and just got of the line to Roger. Myself and the missus are all booked.
See you there.
James
anthonyyy
30-06-2005, 14:12
Well Flights all booked, Car hired and just got of the line to Roger. Myself and the missus are all booked.
See you there.
James
Bring us back a stick of rock
jamesdevine
30-06-2005, 14:19
Will Do mate.
Looking at my wives kit list for this week end I might need a porter to help with the luguage do. We are going to Roscommon for a weekend not 12 months in Antartica. :rolleyes:
James
Aaah! they do like to include the kitchen sink and their creature comforts.;)