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NEW BUSHCRAFT & NATURE AWARENESS LOCATIONS

Stunning new locationIn addition to our fabulous Bushcraft and Nature Awareness location at Abbey Home Farm, Cirencester, we can now boast another two absolutely stunning locations providing something completely different for you to experience.

Pen-y-lan Farm, Dingestow, Monmouth (pictured left) is an absolute delight and 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 of the owners that this wonderful countryside and the flora and fauna that thrive within it are here for us to enjoy.  Why not contact the Yules to order yourself an Organic sheepskin rug (truly Organic from start to finish, no toxic tanning treatments) or order from a selection of their amazing grass fed meat to collect after your session?  To take a closer look, why not check out their website on the links page - see Yule Organic.   

As if this weren't enough, we now have a fantastic 62 hectare SSSI woodland for bushcraft and nature awareness activities.  This hidden gem, not far from Moreton in Marsh, 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.

So don't delay - book today to come along and enjoy our excellent activities at these wonderful locations.  Get yourself Wildly Connected!

 
 
 
School visit to Yule Farm
 
Article in Monmouthshire Beacon - School visit to Yule Farm, one of our new locations, enhanced by Wild Connections.
 
 

NEW ARCHERY LOCATION GETS “THUMBS UP”

Broad Marston ArcheryEaster Weekend 2008 saw our first archery event at Broad Marston in Warwickshire with 100% positive feedback for both the activity and the location.  Here is just a sample of the glowing feedback we received:-

Superbly organised, fun and in a lovely setting.
Duncan is brilliant at what he does, a natural teacher.”

“Everything was fantastic, nothing needed to change.”

“Best day out I’ve had for a long time.”

“It was all great. Good fun and interesting.”

“Brilliant!!”

“Fantastic fun, informative, well set out & well explained.”

“Very enjoyable.”

“Wished it was longer! Brilliant.”

The archery field is in a beautiful setting bordered by woodland in this pretty village lying just to the west of Mickleton, a lovely Cotswold village and home of the world famous Pudding Club at The Three Ways House Hotel. 

Also new for this year is a change to the duration and price for the event, costing just £25 per head for two hours of archery instruction and with a great deal of fun thrown in for free! Having said that, all who came along were having such a good time they wanted to keep going, so if you would like a longer session please ask.

Why not come and join us on another scheduled event, or enquire about a date to suit you. Even if you don’t have sufficient numbers for us to run an event just for you, we may be able to team you up with others who can’t make it for the set dates. Why not consider an archery activity for a birthday celebration?

Booking is essential as places are limited, but don’t be put off as we will run additional sessions to accommodate you and all the others who will no doubt be queuing up to take part!

 

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - WILTSHIRE & GLOUCESTERSHIRE STANDARD, 5/7/07

Youngsters take aim at farm

By Ed Shellard

Wilts & Glos Standard photograph

Taking aim...Luke Newman, 10, tries his hand at archery with guidance from Duncan Macleod-Rhodes during a workshop at the Organic Farm in Cirencester

AN ARCHERY event aimed at introducing youngsters to the sport was held at Abbey Home Farm in Cirencester on Saturday.

It was a taster course organised by Wild Connections, an outdoor pursuits centre based at the organic farm that teaches bushcraft and nature awareness to anyone aged eight and above.

Ten-year-old Luke Newman (pictured), whose father works at the farm, quickly picked up the skill and hit the outer ring with his first arrow.

Wild Connections founder Duncan Macleod-Rhodes was on hand to offer instruction.

"My intention is that by offering fun and education activities in the outdoors more people will be drawn to spend time in the beautiful countryside all around us," he said.

"Once people begin to enjoy and appreciate what nature has to offer their awareness and desire to protect it naturally increases."

The bushcraft course involves learning ancient survival skills such as firecraft, tracking and shelter building. A bushcraft event will be taking place at the farm on Saturday July 14. To find out more telephone 01608 682769 or visit www.wildconnections.co.uk

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