Course: Survival & Bushcraft Fundamentals

🔸Date: Wednesday 16th - Friday 18th August
🔸Time: 09:00 start on the 16th. Finish around 2pm on the 18th
🔸Location: Field725 Camping, Wanstrow, Shepton Mallet BA4 4SZ

We're thrilled to announce this Survival & Bushcraft Fundamentals Course at a wonderful location near Frome in Somerset!

This is a structured but relaxed course focusing on core survival skills that are transferable wherever in the world you are.

We’ll cover the foundational principles of survival and bushcraft, including:

🔥Fire

• How to make a fire in any conditions using many different techniques, including from sparks and rubbing sticks together!
• Finding and using different tinders and woods for many types of fires.
• Fire siting, safety and extinguishing.

⛺Shelter

• Understand the importance of shelter and where it fits into survival priorities.
• Learn to make quick shelters using tarps and knots.

🥘Water & Food

• How to find fresh water and make it safe to drink.
• Forage for food and taste some wild ingredients that we’ll find.
• Fire and feast! Cook on a campfire and tips and tricks to make delicious food outdoors.

🪓Bushcraft Skills

• Knife and saw safety and techniques.
• Withy and pot-hanger making.
• Natural cordage and building a wild camp using available materials.
• Spoon and cooking utensil making.

Location and where to stay

• The course is run on private woodland that's part of Field725 campsite in Wanstrow near Frome.
• Two nights camping is included, if you want to bring your own tent/equipment.
• If you want a bit more comfort, you can book one of the glamping tents on site. Just contact the campsite directly to book these: field725.co.uk/contact
  
• There's a kitchen, hot showers, toilets, and water on site.