Some fantastic Pre BushMoot Courses (2012)

[Tony]

Pre and Post BushMoot courses

We've had a number of requests for these course so we’re doing the same as last year with some courses going on before and some after the main Moot days. If you're interested in any of these then book your places on the Ticket site here...


Traditional Basket Making skills


This is a great opportunity to spend the day learning transferrable skills and making something very substantial and useful.

Book your place here

Cost: £35 for the day + Approx £5 for materials
Date: Friday 3rd Aug and Wed 8th Aug
Minimum numbers: 5
Maximum numbers: 8
Note: Two people can work on a single project sharing the learning and the labour (only one basket though).

Here's an example of the fantastic baskets you'll be able to make while you master new skills and gain some great hands on experience.

Irish Creel
This is a very strong basket traditionally used in Ireland to gather peat, seaweed. Back creels were used to carry loads to market. The construction uses weaves unique to Ireland which are also used in lobster pots and coracles. It is a very useful basket to make for the outdoors. It will take a full day to complete. Bring knife, secateurs if you have them Max 8 people
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Potato Skib
Traditional Irish basket made to sieve cooked potatoes and as a tray to eat from. It is a very strong basket made from barked willow, often hung on the wall in the kitchen until needed. Bring knife, secateurs if you have them 8 people max, Long day.
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3 day Leather working

Book your place here

Cost: £120 + materials based on what you choose to make.
Date: Wed 2nd Aug - Friday 4th Aug
Minimum numbers: 5
Maximum numbers: 10

Those that attended this course last year have nothing but praise for it, so don’t miss your opportunity for small group instruction at a great price.



First Aid Course
NGB certified - This is a recognised qualification

Book your place here

Date: Thursday 2nd - Friday 3rd August
Minimum numbers: 5
Maximum Numbers: 10
Cost: £80

More info posted up very soon...

Course Run by Wayne Jones of Forest Knights School

[Eric_Methven]

If any of last years leatherwork attendees want to do it again, I'd be more than happy to let you crack on with an advanced leatherwork option. There's only so much you can absorb in 3 days, and I only scratched the surface last year. So here's an opportunity to take what you learned last year and move it on to a whole new level.

Of course, leatherwork virgins will be taken through the process from the beginning and will have moocho fun (I guarantee it).

[springer5]

Looks like the Scots have set up their own "corner" in the woods (see location map), and there'll be some interesting courses covering the making of Irish weaving techniques. Well done to those parties.

So come on you English and Welsh folk, what cultural, traditional ideas can anyone come up with.

How about how to carve that special Welsh Lovespoon around the camp fire, or making your own English longbow. I'm sure there are other things too. We shouldn't let the Scots and Irish do all the hard work!

It would be great to see all the nations involved offering something specific to themselves; "trading cultures", a great way to make new friends on all sides. A real multi-national event

Looks like a fabulous location btw. Missed the last one but I'm tempted to try and make it to this one.

[Tony]

you're only just down the road so no excuses there Be great to have you.

[grey- array]

Okey sign me up for that leatherworking course Eric, that sounds sublime!!
Already send a PM to Tony about the payments, and will send you a PM about possible projects, so you wont have to drag 7 whole cows along with you ^^
Yours sincerely Ruud

[R.Lewis]

Do the above prices include the camping days? If so what is it if you have paid for the full duration camping? Slightly confused!

[grey- array]

If you stay the Moot including the camping days on each side of the moot, including the full member days it would total out on 155 pounds if I am not mistaken.
The courses on the side cost a bit extra, also keep in mind a bit of extra cash, for possible material costs during courses.
Yours sincerely Ruud
Did I get that right Tony?

[Gailainne]

I'd like to do the first aid course, mine is out of date, is there enough interest to run it? I'd quite like to do the basket weaving as well, interested in making a lobster/crab pot

[Tony]

We need a few more to run the FAC, I'll send out an email this week and see if we can up the interest...

[Mesquite]

Tony... you've got Basket making down for Wednesday 7th August which is actually the 8th.

Do you mean Tuesday 7th or Wednesday 8th?

[Tony]

8th, cheers mate

[Elines]

We need a few more to run the FAC, I'll send out an email this week and see if we can up the interest...

Hope this goes ahead - been trying to do this one for ages

[Tony]

Get encouraging people

[Buckshot]

Can you put Lorraine and I down for the 8th basket making course please.
We'll share the learning and basket

Is the first aid expedition or first aid based outdoors?
Does that make sense?

Mark

[Tony]

yep, sorted.

[Wayne]

The first aid course will be suitable for those wanting to do their ML etc . At least 16 hours contact time.

Topics covered will include.

CPR
Fractures and Wilderness Fractures.
Soft tissue injuries. Sprains and dislocations.
Bleeding.
Trauma management
Environmental injuries
AMS
Rescue and evacuation
Lightning Injuries
Burns
Shock
Crush Injuries
Suspension Syndrome.
Drowning

Etc Etc

[Wayne]

The First Aid Course will definitely be going ahead.

[Tony]

I know it's late I've moved the purchase of tickets over to the Moot site, places on these courses can be paid for and reserved here at www.bushcraftmedia.com

[Wayne]

There are still a few places left on the first aid course. it will be starting promptly at 10am. Those attending will come away with a huge wealth of knowledge gained through lots of practical demonstrations and casualty simulations.

Could those attending bring a orange survival bivvy bag an old builders plastic tarp and some gaffa tape. if you cant fix it with gaffer tape then your not a real bushcrafter. Also a personal FAK might be nice.

This is a very hands on course and leads to a nationally recognised certificate.

[Imagedude]

Is there still a place available on the FAC?

[Wayne]

Is there still a place available on the FAC?

There are still a couple of places available. Course will definitely be running. Please contact Shelly through the BCUK shop to book.

[Imagedude]

Cheers, just paid via Tony's link above (order no 77)

[Wayne]

Cheers, just paid via Tony's link above (order no 77)

Great to have you on board.