How about a dedicated essex group?

**NatG** · 28-09-2008, 14:45

There seems to be quite a few of us in essex, how about we get a group together, find a woodland where we can get permanent permission and organise a monthly/bimonthly meetup?

anyone else interested, or does anyone else know of a place ?

cheers
Nathan

**Eric_Methven** · 28-09-2008, 16:40

Do Essex bushcrafters all dance round their backpacks in the woods? Would that be why you'd like your own group?

**NatG** · 28-09-2008, 19:16

Originally Posted by Eric_Methven

Do Essex bushcrafters all dance round their backpacks in the woods? Would that be why you'd like your own group?

yes, that and the gimp masks, but mainly the dancing :P

**swampy99** · 28-09-2008, 22:23

And if we are from south essex we like to polish our AK47's before we go to bed then go to sleep to the sound of the police helicopter over basildon.

**NatG** · 28-09-2008, 23:41

Originally Posted by swampy99

And if we are from south essex we like to polish our AK47's before we go to bed then go to sleep to the sound of the police helicopter over basildon.

i have to work in basildon, it really is that bad sometimes

**CRAZY FROG** · 29-09-2008, 17:16

just as BAD at the Weir

**MikeE** · 29-09-2008, 20:34

Brilliant idea for a regular group. I'll certainly be interested. I will try to work on a couple of landowners too, can't harm trying can it!

**john scrivy** · 30-09-2008, 15:05

count me in

**NatG** · 30-09-2008, 17:24

sound slike a deal then, i'll put the word out to some people and make some enquiries.

I was thinking of saying something along the lines of " aq few of us want to get together to do a bit of low impact camping/bushcrafting we will ponly be out for a few nights a month probbably and there wont' be big groups. We're probbably willing to pay a small amount to cover any costs we may incurr to you and would probbably be able to help out wiht little bits and pieces of mainainence."

sound about right to people?

**CRAZY FROG** · 05-10-2008, 09:27

Originally Posted by NatG

There seems to be quite a few of us in essex, how about we get a group together, find a woodland where we can get permanent permission and organise a monthly/bimonthly meetup?

anyone else interested, or does anyone else know of a place ?

cheers
Nathan

count me in

**shep** · 05-10-2008, 09:43

I'm interested.

**NatG** · 06-10-2008, 22:29

anyone had any luck with venues so far?i've drawn a bit of a blank

**CRAZY FROG** · 08-10-2008, 18:38

have you tried your local council they may run a local country park

**CRAZY FROG** · 10-10-2008, 10:26

Originally Posted by NatG

There seems to be quite a few of us in essex, how about we get a group together, find a woodland where we can get permanent permission and organise a monthly/bimonthly meetup?

anyone else interested, or does anyone else know of a place ?

cheers
Nathan

NatG
There's a chances of being able to go to hadleigh castle country park but needs someone to have a chat with a chap called gary king who is the range there his phone number is 01702 551072 , he will be at the office from 1200 till 5pm on saturday for a talk possible bushcraft activities within the park.

**NatG** · 11-10-2008, 10:09

i'll bein contact with hadleigh soon, and am talking to hockley woods, will keep everyone posted, and thanks to Crazy Frog for his help!

**NatG** · 11-10-2008, 12:15

looks like we're in for the hadleigh country park , up to about seven of us, bashas and bivis allowed, no trapping and no natural shelters.

so what dates are people free on and we can work something out

cheers

Nathan

**Paganwolf** · 11-10-2008, 12:29

Im in just let me know the dates every one decides and im there, im off for a couple of weeks from today so bear me in mind eh, scottC will be another one coming me thinks.

**NatG** · 11-10-2008, 12:33

so, a definite list then :

Nathan
PaganWolf
ScottC
and i'm assuming Crazy Frog too , he's the one who found the venue!

as to dates- i'm busy the weekend of the 4th of november, the weekend of the 17th to the 20th of october and the 12th of december, i should be able to do any others

**CRAZY FROG** · 11-10-2008, 13:13

I'm in, I can manage most weekends at present apart from the 17th to the 20th, house sitting, any other times.
Are brew/cooking fires allowed NatG?

**NatG** · 11-10-2008, 14:39

yes, i believe we will be allowed a campfire, but the guy has to check with the cupervisor before he gives it the final go ahead.

incidentally, he sounded like a really nice chap

**CRAZY FROG** · 11-10-2008, 15:05

Originally Posted by NatG

yes, i believe we will be allowed a campfire, but the guy has to check with the cupervisor before he gives it the final go ahead.

incidentally, he sounded like a really nice chap

there might be an oppertunity to paddle an open canoe around benfleet creek to see what wild food there may be, including a bit of sea fishing during the summer mounths.

**john scrivy** · 11-10-2008, 17:03

count me in

**NatG** · 11-10-2008, 17:06

Originally Posted by CRAZY FROG

there might be an oppertunity to paddle an open canoe around benfleet creek to see what wild food there may be, including a bit of sea fishing during the summer mounths.

that would be fantastic too- i've always fancied a canoe but never knew where i could paddle one

Nathan
PaganWolf
ScottC
and i'm assuming Crazy Frog too , he's the one who found the venue!
john scrivy

**CRAZY FROG** · 11-10-2008, 17:59

I know of a few places were to paddle a canoe and may be able to practice bushcraft to, I've got the address of a shop in clacton were I got my open canoe from if you are interested.

Nucleus Watersports
204 Friton Road
Holland on sea
Clacton on sea
Essex
CO15 5SP

They sell sit on top kayaks, sit in kayaks, but I would recommend one of their open canoes which gives you the scope to all your gear used for bushcraft on the coast as well as inland waters like lakes, rivers and canals through out the UK.

**shep** · 12-10-2008, 14:04

count me in for now. I get a bit tight for time, so may have to pull out if I can't free myself for whatever date is decided.

Nathan
PaganWolf
ScottC
and i'm assuming Crazy Frog too , he's the one who found the venue!
john scrivy
shep

**AndyW** · 12-10-2008, 14:07

I'm in too, dates dependant.

To be honest, it will probably awkward for me up until December time.

Anyone for pre-Xmas meet maybe?

Nathan
PaganWolf
ScottC
and i'm assuming Crazy Frog too , he's the one who found the venue!
john scrivy
AndyW

Cheers though, excellent result being able to get somewhere local.

Andy

**CRAZY FROG** · 12-10-2008, 14:31

Originally Posted by NatG

so, a definite list then :

Nathan
PaganWolf
ScottC
and i'm assuming Crazy Frog too , he's the one who found the venue!

as to dates- i'm busy the weekend of the 4th of november, the weekend of the 17th to the 20th of october and the 12th of december, i should be able to do any others

12th december ok for me at the moment!

**Richie O** · 12-10-2008, 14:47

I too am interested!!
The weekend of the 12th is my weekend off aswell

Nathan
PaganWolf
ScottC
and i'm assuming Crazy Frog too , he's the one who found the venue!
john scrivy
AndyW
Richie O

I work as a ranger for Hainault Forest Country Park (We can't use the forest, i've already asked!

) so if you think that that might sway the rangers decision then let me know and i'll call him for a chat!

**NatG** · 12-10-2008, 19:31

right well that's the 7 of us sorted then!

**NatG** · 12-10-2008, 19:32

i can't do the 12th of december- weekend before or after is good for me, any weeke34nd except for the 12th, the 8th of novemeber of this weekend i can do.

maybe the first weekend in december?

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