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Hi folks
There has been some interest shone in possibly starting a bushcraft group in Suffolk.
If anyone is interested please ether add to the thread or PM me.
Regards
Rum
Most definatly interested fella. Would love to learn from those around me locally :)
Hi Grom
I will PM you my contact details.
Regards
Rum
Wee bump to make sure others see the thread!
Might be interested depending on timings etc.
Anyone got a spot we can legally use?
Hi David
I dont know if we have any ware we can go that is legal, but two head are better than one and if we pool our resources we might get that holy grail of a legal woodland camp site we can use.
This an aspiration admittedly.
Regards
Rum
I can invite some of you for some field archery at my club in the new year if there's any interest. (I think the club asks for a couple of £ from non-members).
No bushcraft type activities allowed there though.
I would be very interested in tking you up on that offer David, let me know if and when you get a chance to do so :)
I am interested and in Suffolk I have access to a small site that is maybe a possibility. Can't really talk to the owner until New Year.
I am interested and in Suffolk I have access to a small site that is maybe a possibility. Can't really talk to the owner until New Year.
Sounds good! Keep us posted.
Hi David
What archery club are you with?
Regards
Rum
Hi all,
That could be cool to do. I would be in for a new year meet. I may even be able to find a wood where we could camp and do a small bit of archery maybe....
Hi David
What archery club are you with?
Regards
Rum
I belong to Whitefriars Bowmen. There are campsites in the area, but nothing bushcraft friendly that I am aware of. It would just be a couple of hours of field archery. Club meets are usually Sunday mornings.
TomBartlett
22-12-2011, 22:03
Hi all, don't have anywhere to offer, but I'm local and would be interested in a meetup.
Big Stu 12
07-01-2012, 12:14
Hi all, always been interested in Bushcraft since my Scout days, and still have that interest but never realy got back into into so at the tender age of 45 thought it about time, been reading through a few of the threads and its wetted my appittie again.
Be great to chat to a few of the local guys and see if we can get something going.
Broomstickize
07-01-2012, 19:15
I'd be interested. Can't contribute more than 'willing to learn' at the moment.
One day I will own a wood of my own...
BenCalver
08-01-2012, 20:28
I'm interested.
Got a forest where I practise now, been giving permission in the past for fires and camping overnight, so could try there? Big forest, rabbits, deer, snakes, badgers, foxes. Plenty of different types of trees.
If we get a rough figure of numbers and duration, I'd be more then happy to try and get permission.
The site is located just outside of Ipswich.
BenCalver
08-01-2012, 20:38
Oh yeah, will be going for a one night by end of month. Anyone is more than willing to join me.
Big Stu 12
08-01-2012, 20:57
I am Interested , but not got any gear at the mo. what sort of thing you thinking of, be good to get a group going.
Big Stu 12
08-01-2012, 20:59
Saying that would not take long to get a basha and a bag of sorts together.
BenCalver
08-01-2012, 21:02
What kit are you needing? I have some spare I could let out at a meet. Tents, tarps, paracord, firerods, rucksacks etc
BenCalver
08-01-2012, 21:09
Got a spare British DPM Basha ya could borrow at a meet.
Big Stu 12
08-01-2012, 21:24
I can get a bag and a basha quite easly, just got to buy them, apart from that must have a bit of kit from the old days lying about, so should be ok.... hopefuly
Would be interested in a meet and overnight sometime soonish, not much gear myself either but sure I could mash something together! All depends on when for me as work fri and sat nights which is a pain.
Big Stu 12
09-01-2012, 22:44
What date you thinking of Ben, be good to get some dates down so we know were we are going. been lookimg at kit I am thinking about a ex army artic sleeping bag, and a 3.5 x 5 tarp. the rest can follow. I'll order these when the date is set, cause i know what will hapen I'll be wanting to play with them as soon as they arrive, lol
Stringmaker
10-01-2012, 10:19
Thanks to Big Stu for pointing me at this thread.
I'm interested too.
Big Stu 12
10-01-2012, 13:02
Thanks to Big Stu for pointing me at this thread.
I'm interested too.
No prob, it'll be good to get a group of interested peole and get things moving
BenCalver
10-01-2012, 19:04
Hmmm, seems to be getting quite popular now. Which is excellent.
Bigstu: ex army sleeping bag? Would that be the British issue? What I've got, can highly recommend it. Bit heavy but that's down to the outer water proof layer.
As for dates, well I'm going on a test run hopefully on Friday 27th. Anyone welcome to come.
I'm always good to go on on a Friday night and every other Saturday. If got enough nofice, can book time of work, so could do any date really.
How bout you?
Guess it depends on how badly everyone itching to get out. Know I am... A LOT!!
Maybe if everyone could say what days they are available, we could get a general idea when to plan it for?
BenCalver
10-01-2012, 19:08
Think that's 9 people interested now?
Big Stu 12
10-01-2012, 19:24
Think that's 9 people interested now?
Wow looks like the group may start :-)
V
Hmmm, seems to be getting quite popular now. Which is excellent.
Bigstu: ex army sleeping bag? Would that be the British issue? What I've got, can highly recommend it. Bit heavy but that's down to the outer water proof layer.
As for dates, well I'm going on a test run hopefully on Friday 27th. Anyone welcome to come.
I'm always good to go on on a Friday night and every other Saturday. If got enough nofice, can book time of work, so could do any date really.
How bout you?
Guess it depends on how badly everyone itching to get out. Know I am... A LOT!!
Maybe if everyone could say what days they are available, we could get a general idea when to plan it for?
Friday the 27th looks good to me, the only thing I would have to come from work as I got to work that day, I got to check the dairy and see if I am not seeing the kids, yeah I ordered the Arctic British Army one from ebay at lunchtime, :-).
Just been on the tinternet, and yes more items brought, a Mora clipper, and a tarp, a fire steel, some paracord......
BenCalver
10-01-2012, 20:50
Good bit of kit. Love the sleeves on it.
I'll be using that, dd tarp and hammock.
Is anyone else available for Friday 27th?
And anyone any good at foraging? Something I'm keen to learn.
Forgot to add:
If you can't find basha/tarp, can borrow my spare one.
And what time will you be finishing work mate?
Hi,
I may be able to make it on the 27th. Just have to make sure, Ben where abouts is the wood? If you don't want people to know PM me the info if you can.
I can now use all the Amazon vouchers I got for Xmas on gear hopefully.
Thanks for your time
Big Stu 12
10-01-2012, 22:42
Forgot to add:
If you can't find basha/tarp, can borrow my spare one.
And what time will you be finishing work mate?
Thank you for that, I finish about 5 pm, may be able to swing a half day, but I will not know until nearer the time.
BenCalver
11-01-2012, 10:44
Woods is on outskirts of bedstead village.
I've got a few pictures I'll up load later when I'm not on phone and give you exact location using Google Maps.
Bigstu, that's fine. I'll be working til bout that time too. Hopefully we can get setup before dark.
So, that's 3 maybes so far, can we interest any others?
I'm still interested, though just an single night (friday) as I am working Saturday afternoon.
NickP
BenCalver
11-01-2012, 19:10
Nickp(kimbo) I've also got work Saturday afternoon unfortunately. We can try plan 2nighter for next time if others fancy it?
So 4 now? :)
Everyone like whisky? If so, I'll bring a bottle.
Broomstickize
11-01-2012, 19:23
I can't make the 27th but I'll keep an eye out for the next meet.
Big Stu 12
11-01-2012, 19:36
Sound like a nice group coming together, are you still thinking about getting there after work or earlier. is the site accessible by car?.
How are we thinking about cooking/fires ect.
Ben you have already spoken about foraging ect, is there water there or will we need to bring to site?
jacko1066
11-01-2012, 22:06
Hi Guys, I live in Cambridgshire but not a million miles away, looks like your getting a great little set up going here!! Is it ok if a lad outside Suffolk gate crashes?
Im a complete noob to bushcraft, never been to a meet or anythng like that before but I love camping and being outdoors and love to learn new skills
All the best
Steve
Big Stu 12
13-01-2012, 18:09
Hey got my sleeping bag, well impressed, it looks new to me.... not bad for £25. also had a Tarp, knife, 50' of Paracord, fire steel turn up today so its been like christmas tonight, lol.
now just looking forward to the 27th......:D:D:D:D:D:D
Hi All
Count me in 27th, sorry only just re- visited the thread, Ste I have a sage bag you can use and a arctic sleeping bag if you need?
I was looking to go out on my own that weekend in the wood. If that is ok Ben?
Regards
Rum
Hi Stu I meant a swag bag sorry
BigStu,
Where did you get your bits from if you don't mind me asking?
Any were and every were, ebay army surplus and bushcraft uk people are always selling kit and they make some good kit as well.
I will PM you my mob number.
Regards
Rum
Sorry did not see the message was for big Stu,
Regards
Rum
Big Stu 12
13-01-2012, 22:58
I got my bag from
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300604047572?ssPageName=STRK:M EWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_1 142wt_718
just seen none left tho
Tarp
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150669656580?ssPageName=STRK:M EWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_1 647wt_1199
then the knife from Bushcraft store, just looked about could not believe how quick things arrived, lol.
Big Stu 12
13-01-2012, 23:00
Hi All
Count me in 27th, sorry only just re- visited the thread, Ste I have a sage bag you can use and a arctic sleeping bag if you need?
I was looking to go out on my own that weekend in the wood. If that is ok Ben?
Regards
Rum
I should be ok for gear now, once we are up and runing, will get more, lol,
Big Stu 12
13-01-2012, 23:05
Had a bit of a problem re-finding the tread, someone moved Suffolk to another part of the UK, lol. in the Midlands, not the south East, lol
Hope i remmebered every one to Message to the new link.
Hi Stu
Does it say what the filling is in your sleeping bag man made or down filling? they look a good price might have one myself.
Big Stu 12
13-01-2012, 23:29
I think it man made, size wise its good i am 6' and a 50" chest and loads of room. so well happy., thinking about one of those cheq bed rools as a bivi bag as well
Cheers for the info Big Stu and Rum and the mob number. As long as Ben doesn't mind I will bring some of my bows for people to have a go with if possible.
Thanks for your time
Hi Folks
I don't know what the rest of you folks thing, but to my mind we have now got the Suffolk Bushcraft Group?
Does anyone know how to start a group thread, like some of the other area groups have done?
Regards
Rum
Hi
I can weight to get out to the wood, it has been just under 2 months since I was last out, it will be good to meet you all.
Regards
Rum
Looking at the pages, there isn't a East one at all. Maybe after we meet and show that there is a group not just guys chatting and wishing. We could ask or find out about having "Our" own page??
Thanks for your time.
Big Stu 12
14-01-2012, 11:42
Hi Folks
I don't know what the rest of you folks thing, but to my mind we have now got the Suffolk Bushcraft Group?
Does anyone know how to start a group thread, like some of the other area groups have done?
Regards
Rum
It sounds like it to me,be good to start one on here, one problem I have found with forum groups, is that everyone wants to join but a number don't take an active part, can we make it that we only accept invites from those really interested, and take part, it may sound silly but whats the point of having people that are not rely intrested and active.
I am wondering about starting a new thread in the right section, just saying "Suffolk Buschcraft Group"
Great minds and all that stuff Big Stu
Big Stu 12
14-01-2012, 11:58
Great minds and all that stuff Big Stu
Done the new Thread, LOL
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=84745&p=1024775#post1024775
Just to let all who have posted on here that there is a new page for the SUFFOLK meet, just in case it goes. Quite on this one?? Hope to see you all soon.
BenCalver
14-01-2012, 17:24
Yup, subscribed to it. :)
BenCalver
14-01-2012, 17:29
Hi Guys, I live in Cambridgshire but not a million miles away, looks like your getting a great little set up going here!! Is it ok if a lad outside Suffolk gate crashes?
Im a complete noob to bushcraft, never been to a meet or anythng like that before but I love camping and being outdoors and love to learn new skills
All the best
Steve
Steve, please check the new Suffolk bushcraft page.
But yes. I'm fine with you attending.