Many groups have camped a Biblins. As well as the camping fields they have a couple of more recent additions. A camping barn and "The Burrow".
The burrow is a fascinating cross between camping and hostelling. There are bunk beds, separated from the living area by canvas panels, the roof slides open in good weather and the central wooden poles give a very marquee like feel to the whole thing. There is an enclosed field next to the building so safe boundaries are easily defined.
There is a kitchen area with running cold water and a metal worktop for your gas rings. The building also has a toilet.
You do need to bring along your own cooking stuff and I'd suggest some back up lights in case you get a dull couple of days as the lights are solar powered.
All in all it was rather like camping with a well equipped marquee, kitchen tent and personal tents for 19 people but without the risk of having all that wet canvas to dry off when you get home. If you are small group looking for somewhere to stay it really is worth a look.
News and Events from the South West Area Network
Sunday 22 May 2011
Tuesday 3 May 2011
Bushcraft Training, 2011 - 2012
A series of four weekends of Bushcraft Training run by Nic http://greatbearbushcraft.blogspot.com/ . The sessions will be arranged so there is one in each season. The aim is a Train the trainers approach and we're hoping people will be able to take the skills they've learnt and pass them on to others.
The first weekend will be 7th - 9th October 2001, the remaining weekends will be January, March and June 2012.
The cost will be £20 per person which covers the 4 sessions and includes a knife and fire flint to get your bushcraft kit started.
If you are interested please contact Clayton (training@southwestwoodcraft.org.uk) before 13th May. Places are limited to 10 so we'll be aiming to make sure that there are people from across the whole of the SWAN area.
The first weekend will be 7th - 9th October 2001, the remaining weekends will be January, March and June 2012.
The cost will be £20 per person which covers the 4 sessions and includes a knife and fire flint to get your bushcraft kit started.
If you are interested please contact Clayton (training@southwestwoodcraft.org.uk) before 13th May. Places are limited to 10 so we'll be aiming to make sure that there are people from across the whole of the SWAN area.
Lanching the Blog
Welcome to the new blog for SWAN Woodcraft.
Here you'll find details of events running throughout the year, from the ever popular fun day and bivvy (this year at Escot) to the various training events. So grab your diary and keep the dates clear.
Hopefully you'll find inspiration for you group, whether you're looking for something for your group night or you're planning a camp.
Finally if you do something that you'd like to share please let us know and we'll feature you too.
Here you'll find details of events running throughout the year, from the ever popular fun day and bivvy (this year at Escot) to the various training events. So grab your diary and keep the dates clear.
Hopefully you'll find inspiration for you group, whether you're looking for something for your group night or you're planning a camp.
Finally if you do something that you'd like to share please let us know and we'll feature you too.
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