A full day workshop dedicated to the art of fire lighting using ancient and modern techniques, including making your own bow drill set for fire by friction.

Open to adults only.

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Sessions arranged at a location, date and time to suit you!

Group of 4 to 5 people - £60 per person

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LOCATIONS

MORETON IN MARSH, GLOUCESTERSHIRE
A hidden gem, not far from Moreton in Marsh, this large SSSI woodland is enjoyed by a select few and offers a unique opportunity to really immerse yourself in bushcraft in this purely woodland environment.  Home to rich diversity of flora and fauna, this woodland also plays host to  rare orchids and the Wood White butterfly, all thanks to the careful management and dedication of the landowner.  The broad selection of trees and plants provide a haven for nature and great opportunities for bushcraft and nature activities.  Easily accessible via main routes, including a train station at Moreton in Marsh, but offering complete seclusion in the heart of this wonderful woodland. 

CIRENCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE
This is a lovely setting on a large Organic South Cotswolds farm, offering great diversity because of its Organic status and the careful management of the land owner.  Easily accessible from, though not disturbed by, M5 and M4 motorways via the A417 dual carriageway and also via the main Fosse Way A429. The site is blessed with diverse flora and fauna in its woodland and pastureland environments.  Not only is the farm beautiful and diverse in its landscape and nature, but there is also an award winning Organic Cafe and fantastically well stocked shop.  To take a closer look at the farm, click on "The Organic Farm Shop" on the links page.

DINGESTOW, NEAR MONMOUTH, MONMOUTHSHIRE 
There are few places so conveniently placed, with close access to main A routes to M50, M5 and M4 motorways, that have scenery to simply take your breath away.  This beautiful Organic farm, with views across to the Black Mountains, rolling hills, woodland and flower strewn hay meadows is such a place.  Wildlife enjoys a wide variety of habitats here, with plenty of hedgerows to offer cover between woodland and grassland areas.  There really is something extra special about this fascinating and varied stretch of countryside.  It is thanks to the farm's Organic status and the careful management by its owners that this wonderful countryside and the flora and fauna that thrive within it are here for us to enjoy.  Why not order an Organic sheepskin or some Organic meat to collect after your activity?  To take a closer look at the farm, click on "Yule Organic" on the links page.

ANY OTHER SUITABLE LOCATION OF YOUR CHOICE
Perhaps you know the owner of a local woodland or have access to an area used by Scout or Guide Groups, or you're staying in a holiday cottage with an area of woodland within its boundaries?  Subject to suitability, we can run our bushcraft and nature awareness activities at any location to suit you - the costs outlined above will give you a guide, but may increase slightly dependent upon the time and distance we need to travel to reach your location.  Please enquire. 

WHAT A GREAT IDEA FOR A PARTY!

DURATION

8.45am to 5.15pm.  15 minute breaks mid morning and afternoon and 30 minute break for lunch.

Please arrive 15 minutes before your activity is due to begin.

Maximum Number of Students

10

Course content

This activity offers a much more in depth study of fire lighting in the outdoors, with more technical information and the opportunity to craft your own bow drill set for fire by friction, thus you will also learn about the safe and effective use of cutting tools.  Subjects covered include:-

• The need for fire;
• Fire and the law;
• Fire safety;
• Fire management and minimal impact - leave no trace;
• Firewood selection;
• Fire lays for different uses;
• Sources of ignition;
• Natural and manmade tinder;
• Lighting a fire in the outdoors;
• Fire by friction - including making your own bow drill set, covering:
  Safe and effective use of cutting tools;
  Selection and harvesting of suitable materials;
  Constructing and using your fire set.

Please bring a packed lunch, drinks and snacks with you. 

As with all of our courses, the activities take place in the outdoors, although we do erect a parachute for shelter if necessary.

BOOKING & PAYMENT