Extended Giant Seat Meet In September

[DaveBromley]

Hi Guys

I was talking to a few of the regulars at Giants seat over the weekend, the general consensus` was that the weekend wasn't really long enough to do the things they wanted to do.

So the next giants Seat will be an extended meet from DATES CHANGED to 25th- 30th of September of September, we will be having at least one work day to improve the site and are planning some skills sharing sessions on the other days after the success of Alan's Trauma care session on Saturday of the last meet (thanks Alan)

We are also looking at doing a bring and buy type of event on one of the days where people can bring products that they going spare or have even made themselves to flog on to the other members.

I would like to start a list of people that will be attending below copy and paste as usual.

If you cant make the entire meet that's fine if for example you can only come for the weekend just add the dates that you can make next to your name in the list.

Also if people could put down the things they would like learn i can see who is available with the relevant skills and cajole them into doing a session.

Hopefully as this is a longer meet we might entice some of the people further afield to come and enjoy this fantastic site and join us on some of the workshops.

Please ad your names, dates and preferred topics in the format below

I will try to get all popular topics covered but if we don't have anyone with the skills c`est la vie.

Thanks Dave

Please take a second to read the rules below

Location

Giants Seat is located off Ringley Road West.
This is the A667, which runs between Whitefield (Manchester) and Kearsley (Bolton).
The campsite is between the villages of Outwood and Ringley.
Distance from M60 Junction 17 - 3 miles (10 minutes).

Grid reference (of entrance from Ringley Road West) - SD 774 055 GB Grid

Address:
Ringley Road West
Radcliffe
Manchester
M26 1EW

Sat Nav users enter M26 1DY and keep following the track to the end, bearing left where it splits

Or paste this into Google

53.53995,-2.342162


About the Site

The site is a functioning scout camp, we are lucky enough to have built a great relationship with the warden and are pretty much given free reign.

There are 10,000 standing Tree’s majority Oak although there are birch and beech on the site as well as a few others.

There is a VERY large field that can be used for tents etc. this is flanked by woods on both sides. Also at the bottom of the field is another wooded area ALL of which is scout land. The boundary on the left (looking down the field with Martin Lodge behind you) is the stream. On the right the boundary is the road that runs towards the garden centre. At the bottom the boundary is where the rail track meet the Motorway. The site as a whole covers 54 acres, so there is no issue with space.

There is a fully functional Shower block with 3 electric showers, sinks, urinals and 5 toilets. There is also access to drinking water on the site.

There are a few rules that need to be followed to allow us all to have a good time without damaging the relationship that we have built Please take a few mins to read through this post to familiarise yourselves as failure to adhere to these rules may mean you being asked to leave the site

Thanks in advance

Dave Bromley

G.M.B.G

Giants Seat Rules

*Please pay Subs when you arrive, its £5 per night per person. (i'm there for a good time too so dont want to have to chase people please)

*NO GROUND FIRES - there is extensive leaf mould so all fires must be raised

*We can take as much deadwood as we like BUT IT MUST BE DEAD if in doubt leave it alone

*The Flag circle is out of bound (no exceptions)

*Sharps and alcohol dont mix so no drunken sillyness (by all means have a drink just dont overdo it)

*Sharps to be sheathed unless in use

*any Guests or Minors are the responsibility of the relevant Member

*There is ample room if you want to be away from the group by all means do so.

*All litter must be removed from site, there is NO site bin so if you brought it with you take it out or burn it please (not whilst others are cooking)

* Toilet blocks are to be left clean! (offering to do these will be of great help as I usually get left to do them)

* oh and last but most important ...........................HAV E FUN!!

I know a lot of these wont apply to everyone on here, but better to be safe than sorry

Thanks guys and i look forward to seeing you there

Dave



Dave Bromley - entire meet - friction firelighting, firecraft, sourcing natural materials and map & compass work.

[Kat007]

yes I'd like to go to this. Hoping to get a biolite camping stove so that I can charge my phone this time as not having it last time caused all sorts of problems for me on the way home from the site!

[Kat007]

Thanks for your well wishes following my being driven into last Sunday. I am recovering well, wish I could say the same about my bike!

When do you think the pictures from the last giant seat meet will be uploaded? I'm looking for them but have terrible problems finding anything on this site, Alan had to find the giant seat meet details for me and therefore as a result I rarely use it.

Teresa

[DaveBromley]

Hi Theresa

Glad to hear you are feeling better, glad to hear also that nobody was hurt too badly!

The pics from the last meet are here (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=94486)

and these dates may have to be amended now as the warden of the site has said we might not be able to stay until the Sunday (despite already approving the dates and confirming by email) I'll keep you updated as i get a reply to my last email

Thanks

Dave

[DaveBromley]

RIGHT

This has been rescued, but the dates have changed. The dates are now 25th - 30th of September and as before come for as long or a little as you can.

I am going to speak to some of the members and see of they will be willing to do some skill sharing across the week and when i have more information i will post an itinerary so people can plan their stay around elements that they want to cover.

If anyone is willing to do any skill share sessions please contact me via PM so that we can discuss it further.

Thanks

Dave

Attendee list

DaveBromley
Noodoo

[Jim_aramis]

I couldn't do the last dates as I was away but I should be able to make the weekend of the new dates.

Attendee list

DaveBromley
Noodoo
Jim_aramis (tbc)

[mentalnurse]

Will be back at work then will see what my shifts are when i get back to work.

[Dannytsg]

Attendee list

DaveBromley
Noodoo
Jim_aramis (tbc)
Dannytsg (14th or 15th tbc)

[Cliv]

Attendee list

DaveBromley
Noodoo
Jim_aramis (tbc)
Dannytsg (14th or 15th tbc)
Cliv (28th to 30th)

[maddave]

ARRRRGHHHH!!!! I'm workin' !!! :( Meh

[drewdunnrespect]

ARRRRGHHHH!!!! I'm workin' !!! :( Meh

me to .... so not fair

[Priam]

Attendee list

DaveBromley
Noodoo
Jim_aramis (tbc)
Dannytsg (14th or 15th tbc)
Cliv (28th to 30th)
Priam and sam


We should make it for the full duration. :-)

[DaveBromley]

Good stuff chaps will be good to see everyone

Dannytsg the dates are 25th - 30th of September mate, the original dates had to be changed unfortunately

Looking forward to this meet as it should allow us to get a bit more done than the weekend usually allows.

Dave

[Priam]

Good stuff chaps will be good to see everyone

Dannytsg the dates are 25th - 30th of September mate, the original dates had to be changed unfortunately

Looking forward to this meet as it should allow us to get a bit more done than the weekend usually allows.

Dave


OOPS!!! I hadn't spotted the date change either i will try and rearrange our holiday bookings!

[DaveBromley]

lol no worries matey i would have preferred the early dates TBH but cést la vie

Should be a good meet provided people can make it for more than the weekend (although if not it just means i will be there on my own lol)

Dave

[bilmo-p5]

Can't make the last week in September, I'm afraid. Holiday duty with Mrs Bilmo.

[mentalnurse]

Dout I will make it with the dates changing. Maybe will make middlewood in oct.

[The Ratcatcher]

We should make it for the weekend, and try to turn up as often as we can during the week. I'd like to do the whole week, but the kids are back in school, so we won't be able to stay on weeknights.

Alan

[DaveBromley]

will be nice to see you there alan

I'm going for the entire week lol

Booked time off work etc, will be interesting to see how many make for the days other than the weekend though.

At this rate i might have the place to myself lol

Dave

[DaveBromley]

Attendee list

DaveBromley
Noodoo
Jim_aramis (tbc)
Cliv (28th to 30th)
Priam and sam

Updated List

Dave

[Wayland]

Attendee list

DaveBromley
Noodoo
Jim_aramis (tbc)
Cliv (28th to 30th)
Priam and sam
Wayland (Weekend TBC)

[Phaestos]

Hi guys,

I'm fairly new to Bushcraft, but by no means a complete novice. Would there be any issue with me attending this meet, probably from the Thursday or Friday, to the Sunday? It would be great, especially since I know nowhere near me, Fallowfield, that I can practice in.

Thanks,

Matt

[Green Knight]

Hi,

Enjoyed the BushMoot this year and looking forward to meeting more bushcraft peeps & advancing my knowledge / skills.

Paul Ross - entire meet - map & compass - First Aid - Archery - Wild food forage - Tracking

I'll probably be cycling from Chorlton, but if there is a lift share or people want to cycle together - Great!

Also is it possible to invite non-BCUK members but have an interest in Bushcraft?

[DaveBromley]

Hi Guys absolutely fine to come along no matter what level of knowledge you have. Guests are also welcome although the member that brings them is responsible for them, If their behavior is unacceptable they will be asked to leave as may you dependent on what they have done and if you could have prevented it. They also need to play an active role, so if they expect to be warmed by the fire they have to help gather the wood etc.

Dave

[DaveBromley]

And Green knight

are those things that you would like to cover or things that you are able to teach?

Thanks

Dave

[Green Knight]

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the info regarding inviting guests.

Those are the subjects i would like to cover, but i appreciate it depends on available teachers.

I am able to teach Friction fire making - specifically Bow Drill method.

[Phaestos]

Right, wonderful that i can come. Might as well make a proper reply then!

Phaestos - am able to teach: safe knife work and parkour (if anyone wants it)
Wants to learn: everything

Also, what is the best way of getting there from fallowfield, or Piccadilly?

[DaveBromley]

That would be fab if you dont mind matey

The majority of the folks will undoubtedly turn up on the Friday and stay over the weekend, so if we put the skill shares down for the Saturday i think that would be perfect.

Friction Fire lighting is always a boon and i think everyone will enjoy having a go!

Let me know if there is anything i can do to help out

Dave

[Wayland]

As always I'm willing to share any knowledge I have.

[mentalnurse]

Hi dave, that weeken is my 40th birthday, think i will be pushing comming down, will wait and see.

[DaveBromley]

That would be great Gary, if you would be able to do a 30 min - 1 hour workshop on any subject you fancy tat would be brilliant. PM me if you fancy it and let me know what kind of thing you fancy doing.

And Carl happy birthday for that weekend mate if you manage to get down great but don't kill yourself buddy lol

Dave

[The Ratcatcher]

Hi, Dave

I can do some kind of skill share as well if you want.

Alan

[DaveBromley]

Hi Alan

That would be great matey, I'll PM you

Dave

[Phaestos]

Right, I'm coming. It's settled!

Hopefully I can put forward some good insights based on what I know, and would be more than happy to give some instruction on paracord uses, including constructing bracelets, and knots.

Does anyone have any tips on getting there from Piccadilly, or fallowfield, and what do people suggest for food, taking into account that I'm a vegetarian?

Cheers

[bilmo-p5]

Does anyone have any tips on getting there from Piccadilly, or fallowfield, and what do people suggest for food, taking into account that I'm a vegetarian?


You can get a train from Piccadilly to Kearsley, then down the steps & under the bridge to the bus stop and a bus to the White House at the end of the lane to the site.

Alternatively you can get the tram to Whitefield and take the bus the opposite way to the White House.

AFAIK the Kearsley - Whitefield bus doesn't run Sundays.

Here's a couple of useful links ...

http://www.traveline-northwest.co.uk/journeyplanner/enterJourneyPlan.do?hss=YJoSV5 0636305

http://www.northernrail.org/

If you use the journey planners, use the postcode M26 1DZ, and the location Greenside Farm, Ringley Road West, which is the nearest bus stop to the site track.

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[DaveBromley]

what do people suggest for food, taking into account that I'm a vegetarian?

Cheers

Vegetables.......(sorry couldn't resist)

Depends how long you're coming for, if its only the weekend you can afford to eat as you like. If coming for the entire meet then you will more than likely want to think more carfully due to the weight issue. There is an asda about 10 mins drive away not sure how that translates to walking though.

I will be taking mostly dried and tinned food such as past/rice and tinned veg and meat, i will also be taking a speckling of fresh food i.e. some fruit, veg and some meat like bacon etc

Dave

[Jim_aramis]

If coming ofr the entire meat then you will more than likely want to think more carfully due to the weight issue.

I'm assuming 'meat' is a typo.

[bilmo-p5]

It's not as though Giant's Seat is the trackless wilderness. There's a convenience store or two in Kearsley (abt 2') , there may be one closer, and there's supermarkets in Farnworth (abt 3').

[DaveBromley]

I'm assuming 'meat' is a typo.

Lol hadn't clocked that Jim!

You still going to make it along mate?

Dave

[charliefoxtrot]

Hi there, I'd really like to come to this meet if you'll have me. I had a great time at the moot (my first one) and would like to practice my campcraft and bushcraft skills some more.

I do a fair bit of camping but I've ended up going fairly heavyweight (eg. van full of milsurp gear), I've been inspired to downsize and hope to rely mostly just on what I can carry.

I'd be happy to do a veggie curry if we're doing group cooking. If anyone is bring a potje I'd quite like to have a go at baking bread.

I do have a some newbie questions about the camp shall I just PM Dave ?

Cheers, Andy

[Wayland]

Ask away here mate.

You probably want to know stuff that others will want to know as well.

[DaveBromley]

Hey fella

What are your questions? Best to put them on here rather than PM as other may have the same questions as Gary says.

and we would love you to come to the meet,as far a group cooking goes we usually end up making our own but usually too much so end up sharing it round the fire lol

Dave

[charliefoxtrot]

Well the rains kept me in this arvo so here's a few q's. How far is the walk-in, as well as personal kit on my back, I'll bring a canvas tarp and other cooking kit/extra food/water if access from my van is feasible. Re. the fire, what's the crack with wood ? I often bring extra wood 'just in case' when going to unknown camps but again only if near the van. I can bring a chainsaw if needed (have the ticket). Oh yeah I take it we don't share a latrine so will make my own plans ? :-)

[merrygold85]

Hey,

You can put me down as a maybe for the weekend. I'm tching to get out.

[DaveBromley]

Hi chaps

in answer to Cahrlifoxtrot's questions:

* there is a carpark on the site that is about 100 yards fro the woods, however the woods are pretty big and as such the walk can vary. We normally set up quite close to the carpark so not far to take kit etc.

*Wood - there is plenty on dead standing wood about, most can be collected as deadfall. The offer of the chainsaw is nice but without organising with the camp as to which trees can go and which should stay etc. we can't really take anything unless its dangerous to leave it. however if you want to bring your own supply noone will argue lol

*Toilets - there is a toilet block onsite that offers urinals and 5 flushing loo's (also power showers!!) so latrines wont be needed.

Hope this answers your questions

Any others let me know

Dave

[charliefoxtrot]

Thanks Dave, it sounds very civilized !

[kendalphil]

hi dave .
will be back from holiday on the 28/9/-hope to attend for weekend be good to see you all again first visit from my friend merrygold
see you soon
thanks kendalphil.

[Cymro]

hi Dave,

I might be able to make the saturday night, do you need to know soon or can I just turn up?

hope see you soon.

[DaveBromley]

just turn up fella

Although anyone coming onto site needs to find me and announce themselves please.

If you can let me know how many nights you're staying and pay me at this point that would be great also as it saves me chasing people throughout the meet

Thanks

Dave

[merrygold85]

Hey,

I noticed that on the rules for the July meet it says no ground fires. Does that still stand? Also, seeing as there are toilet facilities and the like, is there access to drinking water too?

Cheers

[DaveBromley]

Hi Merrygold

Yeah the rules for ground fires still stand, the ground is made up of compacted leaf mold. so all fires need to be off the ground, there are hearths dotted around the place though so these can be used also.

There is also drinking water on the site (tap on the side of the toilet block)

Thanks Dave

[maddave]

I might be able to make this now the dates have changed PM me some details (never been) of where I'm going and I'll try to pop up

DaveBromley
Noodoo
Jim_aramis (tbc)
Cliv (28th to 30th)
Priam and sam
Wayland (Weekend TBC)
Mad Dave (28th - 30th)

[DaveBromley]

Firs post amended with details

Dave you should have a PM mate

Dave

[Spikey DaPikey]

I may pop along, as i think i have something on, but i cannot remember what it is for the life of me :confused:

[DaveBromley]

Great Stuff

Chaps will be good to have a catch up, i think the last time a saw you two was the night you were chasing scallies at 3am at middlemudd lol

Dave

[mentalnurse]

That was the night drew hide behind his GF and i slept though it,(i was at the other side of the woods).

[drewdunnrespect]

ex gf nd i was protecting her

[DaveBromley]

Right then, this is the list as far as I can make out. I would appreciate it if people could confirm if they are coming and if so for which nights, just so i can see what number are going to be like. oh and if you are bringing a guest please ad +1 or 2 or however many lol

Getting Really giddy about this now and look forward to seeing you all soon!

DaveBromley Entire Meet (+2 for the weekend)
Noodoo (+1) 28th-30th
Jim_aramis (tbc)
Cliv (28th to 30th)
Priam and sam
Wayland (Weekend TBC)
Mad Dave (28th - 30th)
MentalNurse 25-26th (TBC)
KendalPhil 28th-39th (TBC)
CharlieFoxtrot - (?)
Phaestos - 27th-30th (TBC
The Green Knight - Entire meeet
The Ratcatcher +2 28th-30th
Crystel - 28th-30th

Dave

[Chrisf]

Hello Dave

I will be there for my first meet on the Saturday and Sunday. Sorry for late notice. Look forward to meeting people.

Regards Chris F

[DaveBromley]

No Problem Chris i look forward to seeing you there matey, hopefully the first of many!

DaveBromley Entire Meet (+2 for the weekend)
Noodoo (+1) 28th-30th
Jim_aramis (tbc)
Cliv (28th to 30th)
Priam and sam
Wayland (Weekend TBC)
Mad Dave (28th - 30th)
MentalNurse 25-26th (TBC)
KendalPhil 28th-39th (TBC)
CharlieFoxtrot - (?)
Phaestos - 27th-30th (TBC
The Green Knight - Entire meeet
The Ratcatcher +2 28th-30th
Crystel - 28th-30th
Chrisf - 29th-30th

Dave

[Phaestos]

I can confirm that I'll be there from the Friday morning to the Saturday. I've got no idea what you look like Dave, so I'll just around and get others to point me in your direction. Just bought a tarp as well, so you guys can rescue me if my efforts at setting it up outside my tent go awry :P

Can't wait!

[mentalnurse]

Just to let you know i will be there tue afternoon till thur, cant wait. I have some nice drink to share around the fire sure the lads from wales last year will remember the fireball do i need to say more:evilangel:



DaveBromley Entire Meet (+2 for the weekend)
Noodoo (+1) 28th-30th
Jim_aramis (tbc)
Cliv (28th to 30th)
Priam and sam
Wayland (Weekend TBC)
Mad Dave (28th - 30th)
MentalNurse 25-26th
KendalPhil 28th-39th (TBC)
CharlieFoxtrot - (?)
Phaestos - 27th-30th (TBC
The Green Knight - Entire meeet
The Ratcatcher +2 28th-30th
Crystel - 28th-30th
Chrisf - 29th-30th

[Priam]

Just to let you know i will be there tue afternoon till thur, cant wait. I have some nice drink to share around the fire sure the lads from wales last year will remember the fireball do i need to say more:evilangel:



DaveBromley Entire Meet (+2 for the weekend)
Noodoo (+1) 28th-30th
Jim_aramis (tbc)
Cliv (28th to 30th)
Priam and sam Friday night till Sunday
Wayland (Weekend TBC)
Mad Dave (28th - 30th)
MentalNurse 25-26th
KendalPhil 28th-39th (TBC)
CharlieFoxtrot - (?)
Phaestos - 27th-30th (TBC
The Green Knight - Entire meeet
The Ratcatcher +2 28th-30th
Crystel - 28th-30th
Chrisf - 29th-30th

Just added our days to the list above :-)

[mentalnurse]

Lets have a few more mid week campers.

[mentalnurse]

Loks like i might be staying another night, will decide thur day but taking food till fri anyway just in case...:27:

[mentalnurse]

All packed for tomorrow. Even found my waterwings:lmao:

[persistent king]

hope the weather is kind to you guys

[merrygold85]

Much to my regret I have to bow out of this one at this late stage. :( I am quite disappointed as I was really getting excited about it.

Fortunately it is for a good reason. On Saturday I managed to bag myself an allotment. This allotment hasn't been used in a while and I need to put a lot of work in up front or I could lose it. With the failing light I am reduced to working on it at the weekend, meaning I need this weekend to get a start on it. Some other good news is that we are actually encouraged to have fires on our plots, so I can practise some bow drill and stuff, yay.

So I am afraid it'll be a while before I can catch you guys.

Laters

[DaveBromley]

Just finished my packing for tomorrow lol

I'm feeling like a kid at christmas lol might not be able to sleep tonight lol

Gutted you aren't going to make it Merrygold I was looking forward to meeting you mate and putting a face to a name lol

Dave

[mentalnurse]

So whos joining me and dave in the woods tomorrow?

[mentalnurse]

Me and dave sat in the woods chilling. Rat catchers been to see use and the sites great. Weathers cleared over , not a great deal of dry wood on site but we droped a dead standing today so a few logs around.

Who's joining us?

[Wayland]

I should be there some time tomorrow.

[Cliv]

See you all late afternoon

[gurnoid]

lucky ive just found this see u tomorrow

[AshGSi]

TOP weekend. My first outing and i loved it. Looking forward to the next one now :D

[Spikey DaPikey]

Cheers guys :D

Aside from dropping the bike, and burning my leg and trousers, it was a fun time :D

[maddave]

Great fun guys... One of the best yet !!

Here's a few pics for ya.....

Waylands Setup
http://i49.tinypic.com/oqywe9.jpg

Dave took so long to set up, Himalayan Balsam sprouted from his bum !!
http://i47.tinypic.com/nb2qe.jpg

Great site
http://i48.tinypic.com/mm6dkw.jpg

Ratcatchers "Benghazi Stove"
http://s9.postimage.org/4et7dfsmn/20120929_121706.jpg

Daves huge shroom
http://i49.tinypic.com/2iu6fcn.jpg

Spoon, Ladle, Canoe Paddle workshop
http://i47.tinypic.com/2wejewh.jpg

Wayland gets Medieval
http://i45.tinypic.com/n7rk.jpg

[persistent king]

nice pics Dave.

[Wayland]

Great meet guys, I'll get some pictures up when I've had a chance to shop them and have a chat with Paul about doing something special in the future.

[charliefoxtrot]

Good event, great to meet new people and learn new skills and so on. Looking forward to the next one already..

[DaveBromley]

Thanks all that came and made a good site GREAT. Special thanks to those who did workshops and helped out around the camp with cleaning etc.

Can't wait for the next secret squirrel meet

Dave

[Wayland]

Shh... Remember, no one talks about the SSM...

[Chrisf]

I had a great time thanks for organising a fun camp. Lots to Learn and I cannot wait until the next meet.

Many thanks regards Chris

[Spikey DaPikey]

Shh... Remember, no one talks about the SSM...

http://milspecmonkey.com/patches/secret-squirrel-batch1a.jpg

[Wayland]

Finally got some pictures sorted.

http://www.ravenlore.co.uk/assets/images/Battoning.jpg

http://www.ravenlore.co.uk/assets/images/Cliv.jpg

http://www.ravenlore.co.uk/assets/images/Bracelets.jpg

http://www.ravenlore.co.uk/assets/images/Oatcakes.jpg

http://www.ravenlore.co.uk/assets/images/Poussin.jpg

http://www.ravenlore.co.uk/assets/images/Riams-Pitch.jpg

[mentalnurse]

Dave if you can post the photos you took of us with the axes on the thur please.

[DaveBromley]

http://milspecmonkey.com/patches/secret-squirrel-batch1a.jpg

Thats Great!!!

Need one of thos NOW!!!

Dave

[DaveBromley]

Finally got some pictures sorted.



http://www.ravenlore.co.uk/assets/images/Riams-Pitch.jpg

IT was THIS big honest!

Dave

[Jim_aramis]

Gutted that I couldnt make this one.

I'll never know about the secret squirrel.

[DaveBromley]

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