Sussex Meet - 19/20 March

**Nova & Pinky** · 03-03-2011, 15:11

The Sussex Bushcraft Group decided on 19/20 March for a gathering.

Venue change - please read later in thread!!!
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Attendees:
1) Nova & Pinky
2) lamper (tbc - missus depending!)
3) GrayJay
4) Kepis
5) Peter_t (?)

**Nova & Pinky** · 08-03-2011, 11:07

I'm going to contact Ashwood today with approximate numbers - any more takers?

**Dark Horse Dave** · 08-03-2011, 11:46

I'm very tempted; just got to work out the logistics with Mrs DHD. Will try to post a definite answer this evening

**Dark Horse Dave** · 08-03-2011, 19:46

Attendees:

1) Nova & Pinky
2) lamper (tbc - missus depending!)
3) GrayJay
4) Kepis
5) Peter_t (?)
6) Dark Horse Dave

**Peter_t** · 08-03-2011, 19:54

im definately coming

Attendees:

1) Nova & Pinky
2) lamper (tbc - missus depending!)
3) GrayJay
4) Kepis
5) Peter_t
6) Dark Horse Dave

pete

**Nova & Pinky** · 08-03-2011, 19:55

Attendees:

1) Nova & Pinky
2) lamper (tbc - missus depending!)
3) GrayJay
4) Kepis
5) Peter_t
6) Dark Horse Dave

**Neumo** · 13-03-2011, 17:54

1) Nova & Pinky
2) lamper (tbc - missus depending!)
3) GrayJay
4) Kepis
5) Peter_t
6) Dark Horse Dave
7) Neumo

Just seen this thread, as I was looking at the other on.

**Neil1** · 14-03-2011, 22:09

You can add me too!

1) Nova & Pinky
2) lamper (tbc - missus depending!)
3) GrayJay
4) Kepis
5) Peter_t
6) Dark Horse Dave
7) Neumo
8) Neil

**Nova & Pinky** · 15-03-2011, 14:54

UPDATE: Change in venue

Despite telling me any time before April would be fine, Ashwood are now saying that they are 'resting' their woods and don't want people camping there yet...

**Dark Horse Dave** · 15-03-2011, 15:15

Many thanks indeed for doing the running around on this one. I'm still up for it.

**Nova & Pinky** · 15-03-2011, 15:20

Tis cool, I like organising stuff!

**Peter_t** · 15-03-2011, 16:01

this is fine for me as its only 15 minutes down the road

i have a mate who is a menber on here but isn't on very oftern who may be interested too, i will ask him tonight.

i will try to get hold of some firewood from work. not sure how much we will need?

pete

**Kepis** · 15-03-2011, 20:16

Im out im afraid, been there once before, vowed never to return, sorry, looks like i'll be doing the ten mile Comic Relief bimble instead, next time

**Nova & Pinky** · 15-03-2011, 20:23

Oh, what is the problem there?
Of course if anyone else knows of anywhere, we are not fixed in lcation

**Kepis** · 15-03-2011, 20:37

Originally Posted by Nova & Pinky

Oh, what is the problem there?

See PM just sent

Originally Posted by Nova & Pinky

Of course if anyone else knows of anywhere, we are not fixed in lcation

I looked at a site i know of, fully booked for this weekend im afraid (Blackberry Wood)

**Nova & Pinky** · 15-03-2011, 20:39

I also tried Forgewood who cant oblige this weekend but could accomodate us later in the year

**Nova & Pinky** · 15-03-2011, 20:59

Have just fired an email off to Wowo...

**Nova & Pinky** · 16-03-2011, 11:43

Following some PMs to/from Kepis, I think this is a better proposal?

Okay, following some further info from Kepis and a really generous offer from Wowo who I'd also contacted, I think the latter is the better option!

So (hopefully for the final time and if no-one has any objections), new venue details as follows:

Wowo
(near Haywards Heath / Uckfield)

Directions
http://www.wowo.co.uk/

Costs: £10 per person (plus an overall pitch fee of £20 to be split between everyone)
- they have very kindly offered a deal to pay only half the usual fee for their woodland pitches!

- I believe they can supply firewood at £5 per load, or we are able to bring our own, so if anyone can oblige?

Can you please confirm if you will be attending by this evening (if possible) so I can let them know numbers?

Pinky and I will be driving down and should hopefully be there (traffic depending) by 1.30pm-ish. Pinky is un-missable!!

Zoe (Nova)

1) Nova & Pinky (2)
2) lamper (1 - tbc)
3) GrayJay (1)
4) Kepis (1)
5) Peter_t (2?)
6) Dark Horse Dave (1)
7) Neumo (1)
8) Neil1 (1)

**Kepis** · 16-03-2011, 15:59

Looking good to me, Pm sent btw

**Peter_t** · 16-03-2011, 20:40

it will just be me going, not my mate toby aswell. also my van should be in the garage saturday so i probably can't bring firewood any more

not sure how i will get there but i will work something out.

pete

**Nova & Pinky** · 17-03-2011, 14:13

In case anyone is interested, Wowo have a couple of short Bushcraft taster days running on Saturday - a short introduction to bushcraft, and a primitive weapons one.

http://reallywildbushcraft.com/bushc...xperiences.htm

If you would be interested in attending any of them, please let me know and I'll inform them of numbers!

**Neil1** · 17-03-2011, 22:18

I'm aiming to get there for lunchtime(ish) and will have one/possibly two others with me.
From previous experience - there are normally lots of skills to be shared by those attending at these type of events.
Looking forward to it.
Neil

**Nova & Pinky** · 18-03-2011, 08:37

1) Nova & Pinky (2)
2) lamper (1 - tbc)
3) GrayJay (1)
5) Peter_t (2?)
6) Dark Horse Dave (1)
7) Neumo (1)
8) Neil1 (3)

Any updates to this list?
This afternoon I will confirm our booking under 'BCUK Sussex Group' in case anyone gets there early.

We will be there around lunchtime.

**Peter_t** · 18-03-2011, 19:05

1) Nova & Pinky (2)
2) lamper (1 - tbc)
3) GrayJay (1)
5) Peter_t (1)
6) Dark Horse Dave (1)
7) Neumo (1)
8) Neil1 (3)

i hope to get there sometime in the afternoon

pete

**Dark Horse Dave** · 19-03-2011, 08:23

I'll be there around lunchtime too I think. See you good folks later.

**Neumo** · 19-03-2011, 10:29

Will be up about 1ish, so will see you all soon

**Nova & Pinky** · 19-03-2011, 11:08

I am just grabbing a quick bath but we are packed and will head down soon, take us about an hour

**widu13** · 19-03-2011, 12:06

Glorious sunshine here.

**Neumo** · 20-03-2011, 15:43

Just wanted to say Thanks to everyone who attended, as I had a really nice time. The choice of campsite was great with good pitches, interesting neighbours and good weather. It was good to meet you all and put some faces to people's usernames as it was a pleasure to meet you all. Hopefully this will be the first of many local meets, as it would be nice if we can get something happening every month or so (if there is a demaind for it).

**Geoffrey_Bubbles** · 22-03-2011, 21:45

Glad to hear you all seem to have had a good time, any pics?

Good start anway and well done to the organisers, hope to make one myself in the not too distant future.

Geoff

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