confirmed dates for middlwood

[drewdunnrespect]

confirmed dates for middlwood are 11th - 13th of febuary due the orginals being fully booked

now the rules

What follows is going to make the Meet (and site) seem to be very rule bound – in fact both are quite relaxed.

These rules are there because we, as a group, and the site have a reputation to maintain. Unfortunately the world is full of critics who love to point a finger – and we're there on the trust that we’ve worked hard to gain.

This list isn't exhaustive - common sense applies. If in doubt, Ask!
•Forum members are responsible for themselves, the kit they use and their own actions at a Meet – if you bring along family (or a friend) then you also accept responsibility for them and their actions whilst they are on site.

•Forum members under the age of 18 are welcome. However, they must be accompanied by at least one parent (or legal guardian).

•You brought it in, you take it out – camping fees do not include a rubbish collection fee! The sites bin is the big orange thing in the campers car park.

•Fees must be paid. It’s rare, but sometimes people forget.

•Responsible drinking of alcohol is ok – drugs are prohibited!
•This is a scouting site and is not open to the general public - please don't walk through another groups pitch whilst drinking alcohol and/or smoking.

•‘Appropriate’ behaviour: The site can, at any time, decline a booking – they can also ask(tell) us (individually or wholly) to leave during the Meet. Fees would still be owed! Be aware that other users of the site might be passing by our pitch at any time of the day or night – I do get feedback!

•Parking: Vehicles need to be parked up in the campers car park.

•Fires: Due to peat soil, open fires must be raised and contained. Periodically there is a shortage of wood available to burn - if you want to cook on an open fire bring a supply of wood or charcoal

•Food: Unless organised prior to the Meet, you need to bring enough food to feed yourself while you are at the Meet.
•Accidents do happen and people will try to help out where they can - If you are visiting someone else’s pitch do not expect to be fed.

•Use the appropriate tools at the appropriate times.

•It would be wise to be carrying a torch before it gets dark! It could also be provident to put markers on your shelter so you can find it in the dark.

•The pitch is suitable for using tents, hammocks and bivvies - use what you have and are comfortable using. Even with 30+ using the pitch there is still ample room to bring/use one type and trial/experiment with another.

•If you stick your name down and can no longer make it, please say so.

•Please note that, on occassion, the first post will be edited to include better information. Although updates/edits will be posted in the thread, the first post needs to be re-read well in advance of the Meet

•In the highly unlikely event that I need to make use of this ... I reserve the right to stop any individual(s) from attending a Meet. Any individual(s) who I feel endanger our future use of the site will be required to leave the site(outstanding fees will still be owed)
The 'Touchy Subject' bit:

Because the site is, first and foremost, a Scout camp site, the only people we can't accommodate are those who would, purposely or otherwise, do harm to others. Primarily, this means that if you would be found unfit to adopt or foster a child then you can’t come along – same goes for anyone knowingly under investigation or having had an allegation made against them and is awaiting investigation.

It's fine if you want to:
•be on your own
•lay on your back looking at the sky, clouds, birds flying over etc
•whittle
•practice 'stuff' - except tree felling; the site has strong opinions about that
•practice flora and fauna i.d
•so on and so forth ...

This is, in no way, a bushcraft course and it's for you to make of it what you will.


now another rule that i am making is that i must all moneys by 10.00 on the sunday and the price is £5 per person per night the reason for this is so i can pay the wardon in good time.

drew

[drewdunnrespect]

copy and paste

drewdunnrespect

[bilmo-p5]

copy and paste

drewdunnrespect
Bilmo (Ian)

[DaveBromley]

This is not going to be a popular weekend with all the lads with a lass, Valentines weekend away camping with the boys that would go down like a lead balloon!! any other dates available?

Dave

[bigbear]

Gutted- will be in the Lakes that w/e so sorry, cannot come and do navigation session.
Really sorry about that- I seem cursed to diary clashes since 2 years ago.

[drewdunnrespect]

no sorry dave the rest of feb and jan was booked

[bilmo-p5]

This is not going to be a popular weekend with all the lads with a lass, Valentines weekend away camping with the boys that would go down like a lead balloon!!


There's a garden centre next door - take her a plant home. http://www.skype-emoticons.com/images/emoticon-00105-wink.gif

[MSkiba]

Im in!

drewdunnrespect
Bilmo (Ian)
MSkiba

[Melonfish]

drewdunnrespect
Bilmo (Ian)
MSkiba
Melonfish (provisional)

[Jim_aramis]

drewdunnrespect
Bilmo (Ian)
MSkiba
Melonfish (provisional)
Jim_aramis

[Aiden _Cub]

drewdunnrespect
Bilmo (Ian)
MSkiba
Melonfish (provisional)
Jim_aramis
Aiden_Cub

im happy to spend the valentines weekend in the woods with a bunch of guys.

... um... wait... that sounded better in my head

[DaveBromley]

sorry guys not going to be able to make this one then, I'm well gutted

Dave

[drewdunnrespect]

thats shame dave mate maybe next time

[SimonM]

I'm working on a day pass, but might be able to overnight Friday if I promise to leave in plenty of time to watch daughter dance on Saturday evening...

Simon

[drewdunnrespect]

get in there simon i will post u in as a possible

[drewdunnrespect]

drewdunnrespect
Bilmo (Ian)
MSkiba
Melonfish (provisional)
Jim_aramis
Aiden_Cub
simonm (tbc

[General Lee Speaking]

Does anyone have details about the site? Starting with where it is.... lol

[Aiden _Cub]

off Leigh Road
Worsley
Manchester M28 2LJ

http://middlewoodcamp.org.uk/index.html

[SimonM]

Drew, can you take me off the list please.

I've been accepted on a course for the Friday night and all day Saturday. Combine this with daughter dancing in a show on saturday night & I just can't get over.

Hope you all have a great time.

Simon

[drewdunnrespect]

yer no worries mate course i can drew

[drewdunnrespect]

the current list
drewdunnrespect
Bilmo (Ian)
MSkiba
Melonfish (provisional)
Jim_aramis
Aiden_Cub

[MSkiba]

aww just the 6 of us? mon guys! Take a look at last years thread for piccies :)

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63737&highlight=middlewood

[mentalnurse]

drewdunnrespect
Bilmo (Ian)
MSkiba
Melonfish (provisional)
Jim_aramis
Aiden_Cub
mentalnurse (if i get book it off)

[drewdunnrespect]

drewdunnrespect
Bilmo (Ian)
MSkiba
Melonfish (provisional)
Jim_aramis
Aiden_Cub
mentalnurse (if i get book it off)
crowman
fox

[Wayland]

It's a difficult weekend for a lot of us.

[DaveBromley]

deff agree with Wayland My Mrs would have my danglies for earing's if I even suggested not spending the weekend showering her with gifts and compliments lol

I'm gutted as something always seems to get in the way of meeting you guys

Dave

[MSkiba]

sell it as a romantic night under the stars :)

[crowman]

valentines day is on the monday so doesnt clash with this weekend ill probrably get my wife something nice from that garden centre thats by the site when im there .

[Melonfish]

well tbh i don't see all the fuss over valentines, but then i got married on the 9th of feb so we do everything early.

however still unsure if i can make this atm i do believe i have a training course that weekend.

[maddave]

drewdunnrespect
Bilmo (Ian)
MSkiba
Melonfish (provisional)
Jim_aramis
Aiden_Cub
mentalnurse (if i get book it off)
crowman
fox
Mad Dave

[Melonfish]

drewdunnrespect
Bilmo (Ian)
MSkiba
Jim_aramis
Aiden_Cub
mentalnurse (if i get book it off)
crowman
fox
Mad Dave

Sadly i can't make it chaps, have a good weekend however ;)

[firecrest]

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drewdunnrespect
Bilmo (Ian)
MSkiba
Jim_aramis
Aiden_Cub
mentalnurse (if i get book it off)
crowman
fox
Mad Dave
Firecrest

[IntrepidStu]

Ive just backed out of one meet because of finances, but because this is a local I think I may just manage it (No bloomin kids with me this time either !! haha).

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drewdunnrespect
Bilmo (Ian)
MSkiba
Jim_aramis
Aiden_Cub
mentalnurse (if i get book it off)
crowman
fox
Mad Dave
Firecrest
Intrepidstu.

[drewdunnrespect]

good on ya stu mate

[Partickpebbles]

Sorrry to ask but where is this? Are there other dates planned?

[IntrepidStu]

Middlewood Scout Camp. Woresley Manchester. If you do a search on here you will find loads of info. I think dates are made one at a time mate, so this is it for the moment.
Sorrry to ask but where is this? Are there other dates planned?

[MSkiba]

Its on the North West corner of the M60 ring.

[IntrepidStu]

I sent you a PM a few days back...no responce though ?
Its on the North West corner of the M60 ring.

[MSkiba]

Hi Stu,

I just checked all the way back to 1st of Jan and not received anything from yourself *scratches head*

[Echo]

Hopefully attending this if this misses is ok with a Monday valentines day...

drewdunnrespect
Bilmo (Ian)
MSkiba
Jim_aramis
Aiden_Cub
mentalnurse (if i get book it off)
crowman
fox
Mad Dave
Firecrest
Intrepidstu.
Echo

[IntrepidStu]

Sorry Ski...,my mistake, It was someone called PMDJTVXBear or summat like that...anyhow..hes too brilliant to actualy answer anyone, but you sometimes run into peaple like this in life dont you.
Hi Stu,

I just checked all the way back to 1st of Jan and not received anything from yourself *scratches head*

[MSkiba]

Sorry chaps looks like I will have to sit this one out. Taking delivery of a pup on this weekend

drewdunnrespect
Bilmo (Ian)
Melonfish (provisional)
Jim_aramis
Aiden_Cub
mentalnurse (if i get book it off)
crowman
fox
Mad Dave

[dave53]

hi guys wheres middlewood regards dave

[bilmo-p5]

There's a sign for the garden centre on the main road (A572) at the end of the lane.
Red arrow marks the site entrance...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/Ian/General/Mwoodmap.jpg

[IntrepidStu]

I never realised that cut and paste was such a challenge.hahaha

drewdunnrespect
Bilmo (Ian)
Jim_aramis
Aiden_Cub
mentalnurse (if i get book it off)
crowman
fox
Mad Dave
Firecrest
Intrepidstu.
Echo

[drewdunnrespect]

hiya guys

just a quick update to let you know i am not coming to middlewood so you have to give the subs to carl (mentalnurse)
the reason i am not coming is due to having been put on the sick

cheers

drew

[bilmo-p5]

That's a bit of a bugger after you had all the hassle of setting it up. I do hope you get well soon.
Thank you for your efforts.

[mentalnurse]

hi all ..... i will collect the money on sat am as i have comitments on the sat night so will be getting off in the morrning but will pay the fees in first, i intend to nip back sunday afternoon to check around but could i ask please to take any litter away with you (bins at the entrance) we need to ensure the camps to come.

i will be there on fri when you get there if you have any problems or questions.

carl

[maddave]

Nice one for stepping up Carl... See ya there !!

[crowman]

unfortunate drew hope your well soon there will be plenty of other camps though ,must be bloody annoying after youve gone to the trouble of setting this one up will have to organise another sometime soon, thanks again for setting this up though. and me and fox will be there on the friday nice one mentalnurse for taking on the collection of money .

[Spikey DaPikey]

drewdunnrespect
Bilmo (Ian)
Jim_aramis
Aiden_Cub
mentalnurse (if i get book it off)
crowman
fox
Mad Dave
Firecrest
Intrepidstu.
Echo
Spikey DaPikey

[mentalnurse]

hi i will be around when every gets there so let me know if you have any problems. from thur i would be able to pick up PMs but you can email me on carlhamer@o2email.co.uk. will collect the fees sat am or when you see me would be great its still going to be £5 per night person £1 of this will go to help the heroes as per normal.

[mentalnurse]

Bilmo (Ian)
Jim_aramis
Aiden_Cub
mentalnurse
crowman
fox
Mad Dave
Firecrest
Intrepidstu.
Echo
Spikey DaPikey
bri
stu

[Wayland]

I may be able to make it for a day or two.

[drewdunnrespect]

your not wrong there crowman its bloody annoying but it cant be helped

[mentalnurse]

glad you can make it wayland

[DaveBromley]

Count us in matey

Bilmo (Ian)
Jim_aramis
Aiden_Cub
mentalnurse
crowman
fox
Mad Dave
Firecrest
Intrepidstu.
Echo
Spikey DaPikey
bri
stu
DaveBromley
Noodoo

Thanks
Dave

[Noodoo]

Cheers for adding me to the list Dave! I'm up for it too if that's ok guys? Will be looking to pick up some tips and tricks off you guys if you have the patience for a newcomer!

[Cliv]

Bilmo (Ian)
Jim_aramis
Aiden_Cub
mentalnurse
crowman
fox
Mad Dave
Firecrest
Intrepidstu.
Echo
Spikey DaPikey
bri
stu
DaveBromley
Noodoo
Cliv

[Spikey DaPikey]

I'm gonna be bringing a few bits and bobs for sale, and will also be bringing a down filled reversable body warmer in black/olive green for sale towards Mad Dave's charity funds :)

[maddave]

I'll be getting down around 5.30 on Friday... can't wait !!

[DaveBromley]

i'll be getting there at about 6.30ish and am a little nervous if i'm honest lol

My first meet, can't wait though

Dave

[Spikey DaPikey]

:red:Wahooooo !!

[maddave]

i'll be getting there at about 6.30ish and am a little nervous if i'm honest lol

My first meet, can't wait though

Dave

Ahh they're a good bunch Dave.. You'll enjoy it !!

[firecrest]

I hope youre ready for first meet initiation Dave, you just need to bring some coals with you and we supply the branding iron ;)

[Noodoo]

Go easy on him, he's a sensitive little soul

[DaveBromley]

where abouts are we setting up when we get there?

Dave

[bilmo-p5]

Going to have to drop out of this one, Im afraid - unforeseen circumstances. What a bummer; I'd been looking forward to getting under canvas again and to putting some more faces to names.
Ah well, next time ...

[Aiden _Cub]

afraid im going to have to cancel too. money issues :(
have a good time though guys

[Raikey]

Going to have to drop out of this one, Im afraid - unforeseen circumstances. What a bummer; I'd been looking forward to getting under canvas again and to putting some more faces to names.
Ah well, next time ...


Never mind mate,...

i just got back,...

i went on thursday morning to help Carl set up and do a bit of a recce,....

had a good night last night, bit of rain this morning and the site is a bit boggy in the low parts,..

a few turned up this after (Crowman and Fox) and set up the American civil war style set up between then,,,,,

very very impressive,....

i also saw and spoke briefly to Spikey,...he had set up behind the other two guys,...

i.m just about to load up some pics of Carl (Mentalnurse) and my evening before the battery went dead,....

gimme 5 mins,...

Stu

[Raikey]

kit laid out and itemised,...

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz325/raikey1/IMG00616-20110209-1939.jpg

packed,...got it all in here,...

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz325/raikey1/IMG00624-20110209-2055.jpg

the begginings of a fire ,...

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz325/raikey1/IMG00628-20110210-1550.jpg

Carls monster tarp,..

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz325/raikey1/IMG00625-20110210-1549.jpg

my modest set up

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz325/raikey1/IMG00626-20110210-1549.jpg


Carl getting a brew on
http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz325/raikey1/IMG00636-20110211-1639.jpg

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz325/raikey1/IMG00637-20110211-1639.jpg

our corner,..

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz325/raikey1/IMG00629-20110210-1646.jpg

moi testing the bed,...

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz325/raikey1/IMG00632-20110211-0821.jpg

Breaky!!!! nom nom nom

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz325/raikey1/IMG00634-20110211-1102.jpg

Carls Zombie defense knife

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz325/raikey1/IMG00633-20110211-0948.jpg

Me on the Chez Long,...(bare earth!)..

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz325/raikey1/StuchillingwithhiswineNicewarm fire.jpg

Erm,....

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz325/raikey1/BushcraftersWhatrulotdoingtoni ght.jpg

Cray fish on a piece of slate for supper,....

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz325/raikey1/Crayfishonaslatebedsir.jpg

Two of my sharps,....

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz325/raikey1/Stusoffspring.jpg

Bri (Persistant King) after taking ownership of "Linda" the buffalo handled bushy i made for him,...

look at his little face!! awww

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz325/raikey1/Lindaisborn.jpg

Cheers

Stu

[Echo]

Won't be able to make this one unfortunately sorry guys

[mentalnurse]

cool photos stu, really enjoyed the camp.

[firecrest]

Great meet guys, thanks to carl (and drew!) for organising it. never fails to cheer me up, though its a shame the weather didnt really hold out, still some dry spells to keep us happy. especially enjoyed the midnight ramble and Mad Daves family friendly songs ;)

[drewdunnrespect]

sounds liek you all had some ausome fun and dam i misseed maddaves family friendly songs cos i have sampled them before and know how ausome and family friendly they can be

cheer carl for sorting the money and if i can sort it there should be another one in march but cant garenteeee it

drew

[maddave]

Great fun.... Foraging for a full english breakfast on saturday morning at the garden centre cafe was fab (£4 including toast and drink) Pity I couldn't get back Sat night but I had a great time as usual on friday Thanks to Rob and Riam for their hospitality and to everyone who made it a great night... Good tree work in the morning too !!

[DaveBromley]

Thanks for a great meet guys, especially enjoyed the rum tiddy rum tiddy rum tiddy rum!!!

Perfect first meet for me a good time with great people

Thanks again

Dave

[Noodoo]

Cheers for having me there! (And thanks to Spikey for the pants!)

Get home to find under my sink has leaked. Booooo.

Great first outing with you lot hope to do it again sometime soon!

[crowman]

cheers everyone and thanks to drew for organising and mentalnurse for doing the collection, another great time had and i am looking forward to the next one . if any one has any more pics from the camp it would be great to see them i forgot my camara again and after friday night my memory is a bit damaged cheers again to all who turned up its what makes a great camp.

[Noodoo]

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm91/Noodle22767/IMGP0451.jpg

Here's Clive's attempt at felling a tree for a canoe. Which turned into 2 paddles. And then one. And then a spoon. Honest.

[Wayland]

Good meet, good company, good fun. http://www.wayland.me.uk/assets/images/541.gif

[Spikey DaPikey]

Apart from getting the driplines woefully wrong, and a nice bath at 05:30hrs, it was a good time yet again, even if my memory of late friday is a bit fuzzy LOL :)

[firecrest]

and a good right hook spikey :-D

[Spikey DaPikey]

and a good right hook spikey :-D

Its a good job i like ya :lol:

[persistent king]

cheers stu , my first knife , made by a freind.
priceless.

[persistent king]

who were the two guys with the wood making horse ? nice chaps i didnt get chance to say bye

[Spikey DaPikey]

who were the two guys with the wood making horse ? nice chaps i didnt get chance to say bye


That would be Crowman and Fox :)