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Who's going to the wolderness gathering? We are thinking about going. Is it suitable for a complete newbie? Hs anyone been to the previous ones and has anyone taken small children? We have 3 girls aged 6,5 and 3.
If there are many going, will there be a meet up point for us all to say hello?
Dan
Your family will have a great time. It is an event for all ages.
I have been going for 6 years and only missed one which was last year due to my daughter being born on the saturday. I will be flying over from germany this year and all ready have my ticket.
Phil
It's a great day out although your pocket may take a hit. There's racoons and prarie type dogs so the kids will be kept interested. Theres a it of a lake so you can try out a canoe, lots of stalls to buy stuff, archery for all ages and you can try your hand at axe throwing(took me an age to get it right). Backpacking light (Honey Stove makers) are usually there. If you fancy some nice meat buy some from the on site farmshop very good bison. Enjoy
It is good but beware your wallet can take a massive hit! Loads of trade stalls to spend serious money at.
When Scoman says your pocket may take a hit he is right, There is so much nice stuff to buy there:) Good tip if your looking to buy stuff is check out the bring and buy stall first
We are thinking of going for the long weekend. What are the food stalls like? I want to find out as much as I can because this is pretty much our one holiday this year.
I see what you mean about some of the trade stalls. I think swmbo will have to steer me well away from there! We just haven't got the budget this year to splash out. :(
also, as a complete newbie I only have equipment that I have come across in work (I'll tell you what I do another day). So, apart from from our good selves and camping gear, what should I bring???????
You may want to bring some of your own food to cook, you can buy bison,elk meat from the farm and there is a food tent selling burgers and stuff during the day.
If you run short of fresh food for the kids there is a garage 5 min drive away but I try to bring what I need for the weekend so I don't have to leave the site. Bring all your own fruit and veg and stuff and you will be OK.
Other than that a good sense of humour is always good and just get stuck in and enjoy yourself, there is loads of stuff you can get involved in or you can just enjoy the social side of things as the name of the event suggests it is a gathering of like minded people:)
Just to ask, who's going? Along with the guys already mentioned, My friend just asked if i fancy going though just for the day, but even with splitting the fuel itll still be £50-70 for the trip plus day ticket alone, Is it worth going for just the day, if I wont be buying anything that is? is there a better one day to go on? are there skills on show or do you have to pay to watch demos?
Cheers Guys!
Ps I have a rogue hat, is it compulsory to wear it?:p
Whittler Kev
18-07-2011, 10:56
Thought I'd put a link up (http://www.wildernessgathering.co.uk/)
Anyone going say hello to (http://www.woodland-ways.co.uk/information.php?id=8)Woodland Ways (http://www.woodland-ways.co.uk/), Jason Ingamells for me ;)
Ive got a Stall again this year but need to get my finger out and get some sharps made to put on it
the food is ok but as with all these types of event its fairly pricey ok if its just the one day trip but if your camping i would take and cook your own or at least some of it
I usually do one trip to the Tesco s in Shaftsbury half way thru to top up on fresh stuff etc
ATB
Duncan
ocean1975
18-07-2011, 13:45
Booked my ticket,it will be my first time at the gathering for me and im really looking forward to it.Better start saving my pennies as i now what im like just cant resist shinny things lol :)
Just to ask, who's going? Along with the guys already mentioned, My friend just asked if i fancy going though just for the day, but even with splitting the fuel itll still be £50-70 for the trip plus day ticket alone, Is it worth going for just the day, if I wont be buying anything that is? is there a better one day to go on? are there skills on show or do you have to pay to watch demos?
Cheers Guys!
Ps I have a rogue hat, is it compulsory to wear it?:p
Any answers dudes?
Any answers dudes?
you usually have to pay for the Demos there are several per day at 4 differnt locations usually £10 ea for day visitors if your staying all weekend you get them all at no extra cost etc
usually they are pretty basic stuff but covered well by instructors from the various schools etc ive picked up a few tips and tricks from them on subjects I know reasonably well but for me i wouldnt have paid the £10 and been happy on other subjects i know little about its good to see it demoed or talked about by the expert etc
ATB
Duncan
Yay! Going along for the day, will be cool to have a look at some bits of kit even if its just for the save for list, going on the Saturday and shall be wearing shorts, brown shirt over a tee shirt, rouge boots and a wide brimmed hat, I should stand out from the crowd:rolleyes::D:p!
Graham_S
26-07-2011, 12:06
I thought about it, as I'm in the UK, and it would be fun, but it's just too far to travel.
Siberianfury
26-07-2011, 23:16
ill be there again this year, i cant wait, but ive got alot of saving to do.
Cool! I shall have this T shirt on for easy id! please don't throw things at me!
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mayobushcraft
06-08-2011, 18:20
Jackie and I will be there. Cant wait.
wolfshead
10-08-2011, 21:34
4 guys from Durham will be down again this year, with 3 kids in tow, Looking forward to seeing some of the old faces again (Hi James, Dave, Justin) and hopefully meet some new ones, We'll be in the woods as usual, and round the main campfire after dark, doing our best to avoid whatever concoction Dave budd will be bringing, We had a drink with Dave last year and I'm still getting the enamel replaced on my teeth.
For anyone taking kids make sure you get them to the storytelling around the main campfire, check the gathering website, I think it's about 6-00 pm.
TinkyPete
11-08-2011, 18:19
I am poping in for just the one day to look around again :)
Great to see and chat to everyone again :)
Johnnyboy1971
11-08-2011, 18:26
Trying to get my ticket. If all goes to plan I will be there with my new mortgage money to spend.
Looking forward to meeting people.
treadlightly
11-08-2011, 18:31
I'm thinking of going down for the day on Sunday. Among the many things that sound interesting, I'd like to see the Bison Bushcraft boots in the flesh.
Johnnyboy1971
11-08-2011, 18:43
I would like to get some bison meat and make a curry.
Anyone welcome
I would like to get some bison meat and make a curry.
Anyone welcome
we usually do a wicked Chilli with Bison and Elk mince in the Dutch oven simmer gentley for several hrs
ATB
Duncan
Chris the Cat
11-08-2011, 19:52
Count me in Dunc!
I may well have a two day pass!!
My best.
Chris.
Count me in Dunc!
I may well have a two day pass!!
My best.
Chris.
Good lad
just had my T shirts with logo done best get one for you to wear on Dave Budds stand :lmao:
ATB
Duncan
We'll be going and we first went last year when the kids were 4 and 8.
There is a small section of ancient woodland that you can camp in and light fires in. There's a different area for camper vans and another for tents. There are 5 workshops going on at any one time mostly under parachutes in the bigger section of woodland. As others have said you can eat entirely from the catering tent but you should bring your own food as well or instead of, especially with kids, as the meal tent opens for breakfast lunch and dinner so their schedule and the schedule of the kid's stomachs don't necessarily align.
You can light fires but I don't think there is wood for sale (though you are allowed to take dead wood) so maybe bring your own.
And your wallet will take a hit (don't think you can escape limiting your cash quite a few stalls have wireless card machines.)
Chris the Cat
12-08-2011, 06:16
Good lad
just had my T shirts with logo done best get one for you to wear on Dave Budds stand :lmao:
ATB
Duncan
Good man!!
Although there is a rumour that Dave is threatening me with one of his own!!
Is 'camp fire melting boots, whisky bottle sausage cooking man ' comming ! ??
My best.
Chris.
Dave Budd
12-08-2011, 08:48
We'll be in the woods as usual, and round the main campfire after dark, doing our best to avoid whatever concoction Dave budd will be bringing, We had a drink with Dave last year and I'm still getting the enamel replaced on my teeth.
I'm sure I don't know what you mean?! :D
sadly Justin T won't be with us this year. He tried to run downhill faster than his feet would allow, ending in a few little knocks including breaking his collar bone in 4 places! That was a couple of weeks ago and he was sobre at the time :rolleyes:
Good man!!
Although there is a rumour that Dave is threatening me with one of his own!!
Is 'camp fire melting boots, whisky bottle sausage cooking man ' comming ! ??
My best.
Chris.
Yep he will be there ;) we have a small commune of peeps at our camp area your more n welcome to butter the bread if you bring THE knife :D
ATB
Duncan
Chris the Cat
12-08-2011, 09:32
Its the only way to butter !! Lol!
Oh... and by the way Dave, you know EXACTLY what wolfshead means !!
( make sure you bring some more! )
See you Cats soon.
Chris.
We'll be going and we first went last year when the kids were 4 and 8.
There is a small section of ancient woodland that you can camp in and light fires in. There's a different area for camper vans and another for tents. There are 5 workshops going on at any one time mostly under parachutes in the bigger section of woodland. As others have said you can eat entirely from the catering tent but you should bring your own food as well or instead of, especially with kids, as the meal tent opens for breakfast lunch and dinner so their schedule and the schedule of the kid's stomachs don't necessarily align.
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We've taken that on board and the burger part of the catering tent will be open all day this time.
treadlightly
12-08-2011, 10:43
Hi Roger,
Will you be brining your lightweight boots to the Gathering?
Bushwhacker
12-08-2011, 11:16
I'm probably going to have a quick squirt round on saturday.
Hi Roger,
Will you be brining your lightweight boots to the Gathering?
Yes, I'll have a few pairs available.
Siberianfury
12-08-2011, 12:57
just ordered my ticket, looking forward to it.
Everything Mac
12-08-2011, 13:22
I am very tempted. Might actually have the funds to spare too :D Though I reckon I'll only be there for the saturday.
Andy
We've taken that on board and the burger part of the catering tent will be open all day this time.
Excellent.
Johnnyboy1971
12-08-2011, 21:03
Ticket booked and started to get my gear ready. Spending money on it's way.
Looking for a Dutch oven if anyone has one.
Also looking for that special knife.
Mesquite
12-08-2011, 21:15
Just got the ok for me to go on the Sunday :dancer:
Chris the Cat
13-08-2011, 09:28
Ticket booked and started to get my gear ready. Spending money on it's way.
Looking for a Dutch oven if anyone has one.
Also looking for that special knife.
You will find both with ease my friend !
Pop by Dave Budds stand and say hi!
My best.
Chris.
Johnnyboy1971
13-08-2011, 11:37
You will find both with ease my friend !
Pop by Dave Budds stand and say hi!
My best.
Chris.
You gonna be on Daves stand?
Ticket booked and started to get my gear ready. Spending money on it's way.
Looking for a Dutch oven if anyone has one.
Also looking for that special knife.
look out for John Muirden of unbeaten tracks. His dutch ovens are the original South African ones, if he has any left you'll get a good deal.
Chris the Cat
13-08-2011, 15:19
You gonna be on Daves stand?
Sure am !
See ya there.
My best.
Chris.
Paganwolf
13-08-2011, 15:29
ill second that Rog, his dutch ovens are great quality, ive got 3! cant wait!
Johnnyboy1971
13-08-2011, 16:09
Well in that case I will look out for him.
Chris just be cautious if Dave still has that chillie vodka. I can still taste it.
Excellent.
This year it's not just bison burgers either, we've venison burgers, wild boar burgers and rabbit burgers too.
robevs73
17-08-2011, 07:55
Only one day to go!
It's grown a hell of a lot since the first one but still has the same good feel to it, I think Scott (welshwoodsman) and I are looking after class room 2 this year so please say hello if your about.
Gutted, not able to go now due to new toy being ready and having to save, oh well, next year!
Gutted, not able to go now due to new toy being ready and having to save, oh well, next year!
thats just an excuse you can have a brew at my stand ;)
ATB
Duncan
Hahaha cheers matey! there is now a super slim chance that I might be able to go, but it depends on a mate who is currently a few thousand miles away, but steadily getting closer:)
Hahaha cheers matey! there is now a super slim chance that I might be able to go, but it depends on a mate who is currently a few thousand miles away, but steadily getting closer:)
bring the video camera and do some on location from the Porta Loo review's
might need a respirator tho
Back now
was very wet and dry at times Hot and humid
ATB
Duncan
Excellent weekend- Many thanks to the organizers!
Had a great time at my first event, spent most of the time helping Nick Weston out on the Hunter Gather Cook stand which meant I got to speak and learn a lot from many great people. Thanks to all of those that popped over and made it such a special 4 days!
mayobushcraft
22-08-2011, 18:19
Another great show. Was nice to see the same faces over the years. Thanks Roger and crew. Already looking forward to next year. The knife barn was a great idea.
redandshane
22-08-2011, 19:01
Just got back this evening
A great event loads to see and learn. Everyone was really friendly.
Those that know Fraser will pleased to hear Coastal Survival attracted a huge amount of interest especially from other Bushcraft instructors
I did a tracking masterclass with Shadowhawk and am now certain that's the route I am going down.Hoping to do the course in October with them
I was last to leave the woodland campsite today and the way those staying there had tidied up was a credit to Bushcrafters.The official tidy up involved a bloke with a rake and a tiny bag for rubbish
Thanks to Roger and his team for their efforts and thoughtfulness in making this event special.
Retail success of the weekend must be Endicotts