UoC Bushcraft Society Winter 23/24 update
Hello All!
Looking back
What a first Semester we have had, we have gone from 0 to 26 members! Running events from campfire socials, to going on trips and many more! For those who completed the survey, we have adjusted some of our upcoming sessions to facilitate your requests.
Going forward
Welcome Back! Hope you had a great time away and a happy new year! We have had a slightly reduced budget for this semester events from the SU, so we have had to change a few things, although we have a pretty jam-packed semester ahead for you all.
Semester 2 Discount
As some of you may have realised & remember from last year, it is that time of the year for our Semester 2 Membership. For the remainder of the year, memberships are only £10! This covers the insurance and ensures we can run FREE sessions & discount the tickets to our priced events.
Bushcraft Campout
We are also looking to do a joint camp out with the Outdoor Society from the University of York in April. We will be putting on a range of activities as well as the possibility to work with outdoor professionals and go on self-led journeys from the camp site. Sleeping arrangements would be camping based, and meals will be cooked in a group basis. If you are interested in coming along, register your interest with one of the committee members.
Next year’s committee
As you may know, this year will be the last year for some of our committee members who have been with us for 2 years! With this in mind, we are looking to also recruit individuals to take on those roles. The current roles available would be:
Chair/Co-Chair
Deputy Chair / Co-Chair
Treasurer
Session Leaders
We will be hosting a thankyou & farewell event at the bushcraft campout to commemorate the input of those leaving the committee and to welcome the new committee members.
For next year, Elena & Charlie won the committee with Bush taking a step back from the Co-Chair position. If you would like to register your interest or find more information do not hesitate to contact us. (We will be hosting a bushcraft skills course for ALL new committee members during semester 3, upon successful completion, attendees will hold a level 2/3 qualification in bushcraft)
Session & Trip Ideas
Lastly, we are looking for ideas for next semesters activities/trips & more importantly the end of year trip.
So do not hesitate to contact us!
Email us at: uocbushcraft.society@gmail.com
Message us on Insta: UoCbushcraft
Message us on Facebook: Uoc Bushcraft Society
Hope to see you all around and on the events!
Thanks
The UoCBS Committee
Dom, Bush, Elenor, Eion & Charlie.
P.S. Here are the dates for the upcoming events for this semester & Off-society events that may/will be ran additionally to the society’s activities based on the free time of the activity lead.
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Activity |
Date |
Location |
Brief Notes |
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Butchery Session |
Thursday 22nd Feb |
Bushcraft area |
Join Dom for an Introductory session on animal butchery. He will take you through the ethics & trapping process as well as the butchering process. Finally, Dom will show you how to process the hide for tanning to turn into pelts. (A small charge may incur but you get to take everything home) This will then be followed by a campfire cooking session |
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Campfire cooking |
After butchery |
Woodland |
We will be getting you to light your fires and cook using backwards or traditional bushcraft methods |
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Shelter Building |
Mar |
Woodland |
We will be building natural and sheet shelters and their different applications |
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String Making |
Mar |
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Join us for a string making session where Dom will be taking you through how to make string from natural fibres. Dom will show you how to resource & process the fibres as a separate activity. |
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Leather Crafts |
Feb |
Struggle |
Join Dom for a session on leather crafts where we will create an item from scratch! We will be creating templates and then cutting and sewing sheets of leather to create an item. (You may not finish the item in this session. You will be able to take this home) |
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Flora & Fauna Walk |
Mar (Sat/Sun) |
Ambleside |
Walking from Ambleside, we will be out exploring the local Flora & Fauna with a little classroom-based work. |
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Knife Skills Session |
Mar |
Bushcraft area |
Join us for a practical skill in knife & axe use. We will also be going over the maintenance & storage of knifes. |
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Basket Weaving |
Mar |
Woodland / Struggle |
Join us for another workshop on basket weaving. We will be running 2 workshops, an introductory & advanced session. |
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Games Fundraiser night |
Mar |
Struggle |
Join us for a games night where we will be giving away amazing prizes and fundraising for our end of year trip |
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Semester 3 |
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Camp out |
Apr |
Green Coppice |
We will be camping at Green Coppice near Skelwith Bridge, providing a fully catered and activity packed weekend. |
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Guest Seminar Series |
Apr/May |
PLT, Langdale |
Join us for a variety of seminars provided by experts within their field. Tickets will cover the cost of entry & hot drinks & light refreshments. |
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Off-society Events |
Date |
Location |
Brief Notes |
|
Film - Survival Psychology & Survivalism |
TBC |
Struggle |
Join Bush for a talk from the Global Bushcraft Symposium & talking about survivalism & how anyone can be/is a ‘prepper’ then test your decision-making skills in an interactive survival situation. |
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Film - Women in Bushcraft |
TBC |
Struggle |
Join Bush/Elena for a discussion panel from the women’s panel at the Global Bushcraft Symposium about ‘Women in Bushcraft’ |
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Knife Validations |
TBC Feb/Mar |
Woodland / stores |
Join Lisa Fenton for a knife validation that will build up on and teach you the necessary skills on using knifes, axes & saws. (Upon passing will validate you to loan this equipment from stores) |
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Whittling Practice |
TBC |
TBC |
Join Dom for a whitling session making a variety of keepsakes. |
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Knot Tying Session |
TBC |
SU |
Join Bush for a knot tying session where will be going over and practicing previous knots and then putting them into practice making: paracord bracelet, monkey fist Key ring & Bamboo hammock (ONLY 4 places for the hammock) (Cost will incur) and maybe a ladder/bridge |
