Description

University Of Cumbria Bushcraft Society

Here at the Bushcraft society we aim to encourage you to develop your skill base within the many areas of bushcraft. We aim to provide challenging envioronment to progress further by offering workshops and validations such as: Knife & Axe validations, Woodcraft whittling, First Aid, Fire craft, Water purification, forestry & woodland copicing , cordage making, flora & fauna  and many more .......

Many of these experiences and knowlege gained can be utilised to work towards gaining proffessional qualifications or enhance your career development.

Co-Chair

Dom Bridges, Woodland ecology  --   S2104091@uni.cumbria.ac.uk

Hi my name is Dom, I am from the south west. I am studying on the Woodland Ecology with my passions being bushcraft, spending time making knifes and DJ'ing and can usually be found frolicing around woodlands. 

Co- Chair & Treasurer

Andrew Bush, Ba Outdoor Leadership, Ma Outdoor Experential Learning (Bushcraft) part time  --  S1803011@uni.cumbria.ac.uk

Hello, im Bush, the chair & treasurer of the Bushcraft Society, (I know apptly nammed!). I have been practicing bushcraft and bushcraft skills for around 16 years within the military, scouting, DofE, & personal outings as well as having the privalage of meeting and working with some big names in the bushcraft world. It is my aim to pass on skills to promote a legacy of life long learning.

Media & Advertising Rep

Elena, 2nd year Outdoor Adventure & Environment

Hi, Im Elena. I love spending time outdoors and going for walks. 

Other roles....... COULD THIS BE YOU???

Do you feel like you could do more? Do you want to be a part of the bushcraft society?

We are looking for someone to fill the roles of: Assistant Session lead, Health & Safety oficer & Society Rep.

Assistant Sesson lead

POSITION OPEN Roles - Assist with Organising, Setting-up, & running sessions

Health & Safety Advisor

POSITION OPEN Role - Ensuring activities are risk assessed & registering events

Society Rep

POSITION OPEN Roles - Engage with students & SU and promote the society & events in-person and online via our social media 

The benifits of filling these roles are not limited to "looks good on your CV" and making new friends/networks. As a commitee member you get discounted membership as well as the ability to attend events for free & feel a part of an ever expanding comunity and much more!

If these roles interest you speak to one of our committee members or email UoCBushcraft.Society@gmail.com.