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Bushcraft courses
Introduction to Bushcraft
1 day course
(9:30am -
6:00pm)
Midlands - Warwickshire
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Course Description:
This course
focuses on introducing you to some of the most essential and
inspirational Bushcraft
and survival skills for staying outdoors. The focus will
mainly be on fire; shelter and water.
The day will be packed with
practical activities. As with all Bushcraft skills; the
learning is in the doing. You will be led by expert tuition
and demonstrations throughout the day.
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Skill areas
covered:
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Fire Lighting- |
- The most reliable way to
construct and light a fire.
- Making
fire with sparks - flint and steel, and
firesteels
- Fire
lighting in damp and wet conditions
- Finding
the best firewood and kindling
- The Bow
Drill technique - fire by friction
(trying this for yourself)
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Shelter Construction- |
- Where
and where not to build shelters - vital
considerations
- ways to
maximise the efficiency and
comfortability of your shelter
- Building
shelter - group activity
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Water- |
- Where to
find water- reading the landscape for
tell-tale signs
- How to
get water from the ground when there are no rivers
or
lakes
- Water
filtering
- The main
contaminants to be aware of
- Making
water 100% safe to drink
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Also covered... |
- Real
world safety considerations- covered
through each skill area - Many are
vital!
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Course Location
Located in the West Midlands
(near Atherstone
in Warwickshire), this
course will be taking place on the Merevale country
estate; the mixed ancient woodland in which the
courses are run is more than 460 acres in size. This
is a 'Site of Significant
Scientific interest' (SSSI) which gives you some idea of
its beauty and unspoilt nature.
You will be outdoors
in the woodland for the duration. At base camp there
will be some overhead shelter in the form of a parachute.
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Kit
You do not need to buy any
specialist kit or equipment for this course. Please
come dressed in suitable outdoor clothing and
footwear including a waterproof jacket/ mac.
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Food:
Please bring a packed
lunch and water bottle on the day. Refreshments provided (Tea,
Coffee, juice & water), bring a water bottle to
start. (water
top-ups will be available throughout the day). |
Suitability: |
- Age 14 and
above. Anybody below the age of 16 must be
accompanied by an adult
- You do not need
any previous experience to attend this course
- An average level
of fitness is required.
Additional
Note: There is a camp toilet, it's basic but
very clean, private and hidden away in a
secluded location away from the main camp. "The
toilet is something else - a real ingenious
solution!!" Anna. S.
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Course size: 6 Participants
Location: The Mildands-
Merevale Estate, Atherstone, warwickshire.
Course
Leader: Jon Ridgeon
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Course
Dates: |
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Saturday 29th
June 2013 |
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More course dates
coming soon! |
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Adult
- £85.00 |
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Want to give
this course as a present? |
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For
enquiries email:
jon@jonsbushcraft.com
or
telephone: 07999815798
Feedback |
"Jon's course is up there with the best.
Jon is a true woodsman and generously
shares his expertise in a way that makes
learning a pleasure.
Bushcraft gives people a feeling of
coming home, a relaxed way of connecting
with nature and others, that is a great
way to spend time.
A great
day from one of Bushcraft's Finest
Exponents..."
Dr. J.
Hewitt |
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"The course is extremely enjoyable and
fits a lot of content into one day
without feeling rushed. Great
demonstrations, and excellent practical
support. We felt a great sense of a
achievement to create our own fires and
shelters. An amazing day in the company
of others learning bushcraft in a
beautiful setting."
Lisa
and Tony, - Wednesbury.
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Terrific day, learnt new skills previously
only seen in books and never mastered. You
are a very patient man, thank you. I shall
be back for further courses and look forward
to new courses in the Bushcraft skills. Again
thank you for an excellent day." Paul
DeFreitas |
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"Hi Jon, just like to thank you for a
wonderful day on the Bushcraft coarse. We
were delighted to make fire for the first
time with a bow drill. A message for others: This I can guarantee
you will get a great sense of an achievement
from, almost primeval. You will have a great
day out with a fantastic teacher. I will be
trying more of the courses in future hoping
for a bow making course soon. All the best
for the future Bushcraft Jon."
P.Bevan & P.Marsland |
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"the
hands on nature of the course meant that we
learned and practiced many skills during the
day. I now feel a lot more knowledgable and
inspired to spend more time in the outdoors
practicing my new skills. Thanks for a
fantastic day Jon!" Christos
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day, instructor has great knowledge, very
good learning experience. Would highly
recommend to everyone! Good fun out in the
wild." Ben Nicholas |
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"Fantastic course. Leader is very
informative & delivers the session in a
friendly & approachable manner. I learnt new
skills, some of which I never thought I'd
get chance to learn (or be able to 'master')
Also, the toilet is something else - a real
ingenious solution to a real-world
problem!!" Anna |
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"I enjoyed making fire using the bow drill
technique: I think Jon was as delighted as I
was when I finally succeeded! It took me a
long time, easily up to an hour. I was not
sure I could make it work but was determined
to keep going till I exhausted my
application. Jon encouraged me to keep going
and gave me technique tips. Finally, I had a
decent amount of ember smoking, I planted it
in my tinder bundle and blew with everything I had.
Smoke first, then the light. Fire! :-)"
Matthew P |
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fun and enjoyable course! I learnt some
really useful things about Bushcraft today
that I can use in the future - especially
tips on finding water, creating shelter and
constructing fire. Jon is a very friendly
and helpful guy and I love how he is in tune
with nature. I feel inspired to spend and
enjoy more time in the great outdoors and
learn more about Bushcraft" Matthew
Philips |
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