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Latest Birthday Party x

Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Wilf! 10 years old and he was loving it.
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Latest Birthday Party x

Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Wilf! 10 years old and he was loving it.Image attachmentImage attachment

Final week of the Basic Bushcraft Skills Course for serving Military and Blue Light Services.

Tonight we watched Ian skin and butcher a deer and we then ate it with a Vegetable Stew. It was absolutely delicious! 😋

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The Good Stuff

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Week 5 of the Basic Bushcraft Skills Course for serving Military and Blue Light Services.

Tonight we revisited Friction Firelighting and we taught Knife Sharpening. All those attending managed to create an ember from their Bow Drill set! Well done all!

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The Good Stuff

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Week 4 of the Basic Bushcraft Skills Course for serving Military and Blue Light Services.

We prepared the Kadai Charcoal Makers for cooking them off next week and we made some charcloth.

The Balsam Centre

The Good Stuff

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www.facebook.com/share/H7JuLZvQiowX6nze/?mibextid=WC7FNeIf Holly (Ilex aquifolium) finds its leaves are being nibbled by deer, it switches genes on to make them spiky when they regrow. So on taller Holly trees, the upper leaves (which are out of reach) have smooth edges, while the lower leaves are prickly.

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Week 3 of the Basic Bushcraft Skills Course for serving Military and Blue Light Services.

We taught Natural Cordage using Nettles and Fish Filleting. Followed by Fish cooked on the campfire with jacket potatoes! Yummy 😋

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The Good Stuff

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Week 2 of the Basic Bushcraft Skills Course for serving Military and Blue Light Services.

We taught Modern and Primitive Fire Lighting Skills. Flint and Steel, Ferro Rod and Striker & Bow Drill Friction Fire Lighting! Basically, we was messing about in the woods and playing with fire 🔥 🤷🏼‍♂️🤣

The Balsam Centre

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Week 1 of the Basic Bushcraft Skills Course for serving Military and Blue Light Services.

We taught knife law, knife and saw safe use, then we all made a Bushcraft Mallet, a Tent Peg and a Fish Spear!

Next week, Friction Fire Lighting…

The Balsam Centre

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We are looking forward to attending the DorsetFest 2024 and teaching Bushcraft skills to families and children. Come and find us at the event. Free sessions on a limited basis, so please come and book in for a session at the booking in desk.

#firefighting #bigsaws #handdrills #woodsplitting #bushcraft #bushcraftskills

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*Trigger warning - Deer carcass*

Final week of the Basic Bushcraft Skills Course. We skinned and processed a deer and ate it with a vegetable broth. It was Gert Lush!

The Balsam Centre

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Week 5 of the Basic Bushcraft Skills Course. We made charcoal, made a deer hanger and learnt some knots. Next week we are skinning a deer and eating it.

The Balsam Centre

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Week 4 of the Basic Bushcraft Skills Course. We all made Charcloth and prepared the charcoal makers for burning next week. Next week we are also making a frame to hang a deer for skinning and eating on week 6.

The Balsam Centre

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Week 3 of the Basic Bushcraft Skills Course. Filleting Rainbow Trout and campfire cooking. Next week we are all making Charcoal and Charcloth.

The Balsam Centre

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Week 2 of the Basic Bushcraft Skills Course.

Tonight we all had a go at Friction Fire Lighting.

Next week is fish filleting!

Well done Jon Harrington for showing the correct technique and methods. It’s all about technique!.

The Balsam Centre

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I’m going to get the spoon done 😂😂

I had a full on fire going within minutes…. But ya can’t see it in the photos! 🤣🤣🤣. Great evening learnt loads. Recommended 💯

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So today, we all did a Bushcraft Party. It was epic! Oliver’s friends loved it all and it was a party to remember. And Jarno Packer CQMS, helped just a bit. But he is now asleep 💤 ... See MoreSee Less

Day one of the 6 week Basic Bushcraft Skills Course. All attendees made a Bushcraft Mallet. Next week we will be covering modern and primitive Firelighting.

The Balsam Centre

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We still have two spaces left on the pilot Basic Bushcraft and Survival Skills Course for Veterans and Ex Blue Light Services.

The course will take place from 13th March 2024 and will be held in our woodland from 1830hrs for 2/3 hours, each Wednesday evening for six weeks. This course is free for any veteran or ex blue light services. Space is limited to 6-8 pax. If you would like a free space, please message me directly.

The Balsam Centre

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We still have two spaces left on the pilot Basic Bushcraft and Survival Skills Course for Veterans and Ex Blue Light Services. 

The course will take place from 13th March 2024 and will be held in our woodland from 1830hrs for 2/3 hours, each Wednesday evening for six weeks. This course is free for any veteran or ex blue light services. Space is limited to 6-8 pax. If you would like a free space, please message me directly.

The Balsam Centre

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Many thanks to all those that volunteered today. Lots done in camp and everyone learnt how to make a fire using friction with a bow drill.

Many thanks again to the guest instructor Robin Killingsworth from Poacher Bushcraft.
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Thank you had so much fun

Some Great News. The pilot Basic Bushcraft and Survival Skills Course for Veterans and Ex Blue Light Services will take place from 13th March 2024. This course will be held in our woodland from 1830hrs for 2/3 hours each Wednesday evening for six weeks. This course is free for any veteran or ex blue light services. Space is limited to 6-8 pax. If you would like a free space, please message me directly.

The Balsam Centre

#balsamcentre #goodstuffproject #wincanton #nationallottery
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Some Great News. The pilot Basic Bushcraft and Survival Skills Course for Veterans and Ex Blue Light Services will take place from 13th March 2024. This course will be held in our woodland from 1830hrs for 2/3 hours each Wednesday evening for six weeks. This course is free for any veteran or ex blue light services. Space is limited to 6-8 pax. If you would like a free space, please message me directly.

The Balsam Centre

 #balsamcentre #goodstuffproject #wincanton #nationallottery

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Pleased to announce that we have been booked for the DorsetFest and Oak Fair 2024. We look forward to attending and seeing some of you there.

To book us for your event, please call Neil on 07804 451471 for further details.
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Looking forward to seeing you again at the Oak Fair!

Looking forward to seeing you at DorsetFest 2024 😊

Forest School today for Bourton & Zeals Pre-School.

We have availability for more FS sessions at other schools during the week, so please contact Neil on 07804 451471 to discuss further details.
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Day one of a level 3 outdoor first aid course, taught in doors, in a classroom 🤷🏼‍♂️🤔 ... See MoreSee Less

Day one of a level 3 outdoor first aid course, taught in doors, in a classroom 🤷🏼‍♂️🤔Image attachment

Pleased to announce that Bunker Bushcraft Forest School have up to 6 places available on a Pilot Course starting 10 Jan 2024. This will be 6 sessions on each Wednesday in the evening at our woodland. Most likely 6-8:30pm. We will cover Bushcraft Fundamentals and all things survival.

This is open to Veterans and is fully funded.

If you are interested, please private message me and I will send more details in due course.
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Pleased to announce that Bunker Bushcraft Forest School have up to 6 places available on a Pilot Course starting 10 Jan 2024. This will be 6 sessions on each Wednesday in the evening at our woodland. Most likely 6-8:30pm. We will cover Bushcraft Fundamentals and all things survival.

This is open to Veterans and is fully funded.

If you are interested, please private message me and I will send more details in due course.

Really pleased to have hosted the 2nd Templecoombe Guides last weekend.

We covered Animal Tracks and Edible Plants, Large Saws, Knife Law, Knife and Fold Saw Skills, Tent Peg Making followed by Campfire Pizzas and Roasted Marshmallows.

We saw some guides being sworn in and some gaining their new badges.

Well done all!

To book your group or session, please call Neil on 07804 451471 for further details.
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Really pleased to have hosted the 2nd Templecoombe Guides last weekend.

We covered Animal Tracks and Edible Plants, Large Saws, Knife Law, Knife and Fold Saw Skills, Tent Peg Making followed by Campfire Pizzas and Roasted Marshmallows.

We saw some guides being sworn in and some gaining their new badges.

Well done all!

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Great job so good to see kids outside not stuck on a screen and utube

Babcia też kiedyś była harcerką piękne wspomnienia mam Spanie pod namiotem Śpiewanie pieśni harcerskich przy ognisku Było cudownie

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Jumping in muddy puddles with 4/5year olds at Forest School! Will I ever grow up? No thanks 🙏 😂

Bourton & Zeals Pre-School Forest School afternoon.
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Jumping in muddy puddles with 4/5year olds at Forest School! Will I ever grow up? No thanks 🙏 😂

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I'd love to do something like this! But your a million miles away 😭

It's 1234 👍

What an amazing session we had last night with the Shaftesbury & Gillingham Round Table.

The Session started with knife Law and Safe Use, Firelighting, Fish Filleting and ended with Campfire Cooking and Roasted Marshmallows.

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We had a great evening. Love this sort, the guys were very good and we came away learning new skills. If you haven’t done anything like this before I recommend booking your self in for a great experience of fun. Cheers

Five stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thanks for a great night Bunker Bushcraft Forest School Highly recommend!!

I love to see this rather that iPads and games on screens and tv much more beneficial to health of mind and body and learning new and forgotten skills Well done Neil 🍺

We are really looking forward to returning to the Oak Fair again this year!

Please come and join us in the children’s area for Firelighting, Saw Horses and Large saws, Wood Cutting/Splitting, Roasted Marshmallows and much, much more!

Free sessions for children and adults. All activities are recommended for ages 4+, but everyone is free to have a go. This is a first come basis and spaces for each session will be limited. Please see our A Frame on the day for our session details/timings.

Come and bring out your inner Neanderthal!
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Pleased to announce that we will be returning to the Oak Fair this year.

26th - 27th August 2023.

Get your tickets here:

www.theoakfair.com/buytickets
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We had an excellent time at the 2023 Milton Abbas Street Fair yesterday. Lots smiles from children getting back to nature and making fires, using saws and making key chains. We hope to exhibit there again!

Get away from all your tech and bring out your inner Neanderthal with Bunker Bushcraft!

To book us for your event, please call Neil on 07804 451471 for further details.
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Looking forward to exhibiting at the 2023 Milton Abbas Street Fair on Saturday.

Firelighting 🔥, Saw Horses 🪚, Wood Splitting, Safe Knife use 🔪 Roasted Marshmallows…

Recommended for Ages 4+, but everyone can have a go…

Free sessions, limited spaces available.
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Looking forward to exhibiting at the 2023 Milton Abbas Street Fair on Saturday.

Firelighting 🔥, Saw Horses 🪚, Wood Splitting, Safe Knife use 🔪 Roasted Marshmallows…

Recommended for Ages 4+, but everyone can have a go…

Free sessions, limited spaces available.

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Alistair Bain

Our latest Outdoor Bushcraft Party 🎉

Firelighting🔥, Large Saws, Shelter Building followed by Campfire Pizzas 🍕 and Roasted Marshmallows! Yummy 🤤

Happy Birthday Archie!

To book a party please call Neil on 07804 451471 or please send a message.
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Thank you so much! We had a great time and enjoyed every minute of it Highly recommend you guys for a party, fun for both kids and adults 😁

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Fantastic to see some of the Cubs from the 1st Wincanton Scout Group in our Bunker Bushcraft Forest School woodland last night.

All the cubs really got stuck in to the Natural shelter building and we all then made Campfire Pizzas to finish the session off.

If you have a group, troop, club or even if your family and friends just want to get outdoors and learn some lost skills, please contact Neil on 07804 451471. We also do Bushcraft Parties and Reset Nights.

The first photo is of Jack, who was very impressed that he is featured on the side of our van!
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Many thanks to Jarno Packer for helping sort the Blue Barrel Water System today. We now have hand and pot wash facilities in camp 👌🏼

It’s all progress! Many thanks 💪🏼

The Bluebells are out for the next session on Tuesday. We look forward to welcoming the 1st Wincanton Scout Group Cubs.

Firelighting, Shelter Building, Campfire Pizzas!! 😎
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Nice looking camp 🏕 👌

If you love the great outdoors and want to learn more about living with nature's resources without disturbing them, sign-up for one of the four free bushcraft workshops that Bunker Bushcraft Forest School will be offering at ELEMENTS: Wincanton's Climate Fair on 27 May.

Suitable for kids and parents, these workshops offer the chance to experience fire-lighting, craft and charcoal-making with Neil Anderson, Wincanton's bushcraft expert. It will be a unique experience in a safe and friendly environment, giving you a flavour of what it's like to survive in the wild and live off the land.

Places are limited so sign up now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/elements-wincantons-climate-fair-tickets-629116312827?utm_source=facebook&... 🌍
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Bunker Bushcraft Forest School will be at Cale Park on Sunday 07th May 2023. 1000hrs - 1400hrs. Some details of what we will be doing are here:

First up we have Family Foraging around Cale Park. This is a free activity and available for up to 10-15 families. You will be given instruction on the correct ways to Forage. Each family will be given a Forestry School Commision guide to the top 25 UK edible plants. Little humans will be given a foraging bag and off you all go Foraging. What will you all find in the park?

Next up will be Firelighting. Up to 17 children will light a fire using a Ferro Rod and striker.

After that we will get the big saws and saw horses out!! Learn how to use the saws safely and get a chance to use a handrill to make a tag for your school bag.

Then another Fire lighting session, as we all like to make fires!

There may also be demonstrations on the day…how to light a fire using friction and how to make natural cordage from plants.

Our registration desk opens at 0930, this is to book onto one of the sessions. All sessions are free and on a first come basis.

Hope to see some of you there 🙏
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Bunker Bushcraft Forest School will be at Cale Park on Sunday 07th May 2023. 1000hrs - 1400hrs. Some details of what we will be doing are here:

First up we have Family Foraging around Cale Park. This is a free activity and available for up to 10-15 families. You will be given instruction on the correct ways to Forage. Each family will be given a Forestry School Commision guide to the top 25 UK edible plants. Little humans will be given a foraging bag and off you all go Foraging. What will you all find in the park?

Next up will be Firelighting. Up to 17 children will light a fire using a Ferro Rod and striker.

After that we will get the big saws and saw horses out!! Learn how to use the saws safely  and get a chance to use a handrill to make a tag for your school bag. 

Then another Fire lighting session, as we all like to make fires!

There may also be demonstrations on the day…how to light a fire using friction and how to make natural cordage from plants.

Our registration desk opens at 0930, this is to book onto one of the sessions. All sessions are free and on a first come basis.

Hope to see some of you there 🙏Image attachmentImage attachment

Elements: Wincanton's Climate Fair is now just a month away. Come along to the Balsam Centre on Saturday 27 May and you'll find all kinds of practical information, guidance, ideas and support to help you do your bit for the environment. In the next few weeks, we'll be showcasing some of the stands, activities, groups and workshops you can expect to see at the fair. And keep an eye on the website too to stay up to date with all the latest information. 🌍

www.elementsclimate.co.uk
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We are extremely pleased to announce that Bunker Bushcraft Forest School will be at the Coronation Big Lunch on 07th May 2023 at Cale Park, Wincanton.

Please see the poster attached for more information. All our sessions are aimed at 3+ years old, but all children are welcome to have a go.

It’s going to be a fantastic day with lots of other activities also going on!

Bootmakers Workshop
River Cale Cafè
K & K Party & Play
Wincanton Cricket Club

#caleparkwincanton
#Coronation2023
#CoronationBigLunch
#CoronationWeekend
#wincantontowncouncil
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We are extremely pleased to announce that Bunker Bushcraft Forest School will be at the Coronation Big Lunch on 07th May 2023 at Cale Park, Wincanton.

Please see the poster attached for more information. All our sessions are aimed at 3+ years old, but all children are welcome to have a go.

It’s going to be a fantastic day with lots of other activities also going on! 

Bootmakers Workshop
River Cale Cafè
K & K Party & Play
Wincanton Cricket Club

#caleparkwincanton
#Coronation2023
#CoronationBigLunch
#CoronationWeekend
#wincantontowncouncil
#wincanton

We had a really ‘Eggcellent’ Egg Hunt today! Many, many thanks to all those that attended.

All the children did an egg hunt followed by some Firelighting and Roasted Marshmallows…yum yum!
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Was great fun. Thanks so much ! 🐣🐰

There are still a few spaces left on the Easter Egg Hunt this Sunday.

Only £10 per child.

Campfire Tea and coffee is available for accompanying adults.

Please call or message Neil on 07804 451471 to confirm a space.
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There are still a few spaces left on the Easter Egg Hunt this Sunday.

Only £10 per child. 

Campfire Tea and coffee is available for accompanying adults.

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The saying goes “for any Pain, go for Plantain”

Quite an interesting read about plants found growing on your driveways, lawns and footpaths.

Identified by the ribs on the back of the leaves and rats tail shoots.

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The saying goes “for any Pain, go for Plantain”

Quite an interesting read about plants found growing on your driveways, lawns and footpaths.

Identified by the ribs on the back of the leaves and rats tail shoots.

https://gardeningsoul.com/this-little-weed-is-one-of-the-most-useful-medicines-on-the-planet/?fbclid=IwAR1oScR4RynRW_55r8Fo08eg0zy08uDRQEKTxMfPBJi7uutw1in5UpVVXtU

Here is an Easter Egg Hunt with a difference!

Come find some Easter Eggs…then find some animal tracks, some animal runs, some wild plants you can eat, and then light a fire and roast some marshmallows 👌🏼
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Here is an Easter Egg Hunt with a difference!

Come find some Easter Eggs…then find some animal tracks, some animal runs, some wild plants you can eat, and then light a fire and roast some marshmallows 👌🏼

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All children must be accompanied. Campfire tea and coffee is available for all adults 🔥

We have a 2 year old....could we bring him as well as pay for a place for our older 2?

Initial testing of our new smoker is currently taking place. Will send an update on the results later today.

First test is Beef skirt and braising steak marinated in Sweet Teriyaki, garlic, dark soy, honey and mixed herbs 🤤👌🏼
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And that there momma is some home smoked beef skirt…

Willing to do some volunteer work!

Nom nom nom 😋

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Love this!❤️ fabulous photos . Great to see children having so much fun 🤩

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Many thanks to all those that helped out on Sunday. Main canopy in camp 2 changed ✅

Still lots more to do!

Thanks again for everyone’s help.
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Did you know that a 3-year old (top left image) and a 6-year old (top right image) have significantly different skeletal structure in their hands?! Notice the bones in the wrist of the 3-year old -- many of them are still mostly cartilage! Look at all the spaces in between the bones where muscles and tendons will change through the years. Even the difference between a 6-year old and a 14-year old (lower right) is huge!

Preschoolers have SO much development to do before they can write the way school-aged children or adults can!

Please do NOT stress if your preschooler does not want to write or draw. Some love it and some don't.

While they are growing, strengthen those little bones and muscles! Here are some great pre-writing, muscle-strengthening activities:

* painting, drawing, coloring
* playdough
* tearing and cutting
* gluing
* poking holes in things (try toothpicks and paper!)
* digging in dirt
* building with LEGOS, marble runs, or other blocks
* beading (try beads, cut straws, or even bobbins!)
* puzzles
* squeezing (try stress balls, squeezing water in a sponge, or using a pipette)
* picking up and throwing balls (use different sizes!)
* playing with toys (watch what their little fingers do when they pick up and move little cars, marbles, action figures, etc!)
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These all strengthen and help develop little hands, muscles, and bones. When they are physically ready to write, it will be so much easier than if they were pushed when they didn't want to and weren't ready! <3
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Ryan Hunt interesting 🧐

We have been booked to exhibit at the Oak Fair, Somerset Armed Forces Day and also the Milton Abbas Street Fair this summer. Really looking forward to attending all those events.

We still have a few weekend dates free if you would like to invite some outdoor Bushcraft family friendly sessions to your event…

Please PM me for details.
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We have been booked to exhibit at the Oak Fair, Somerset Armed Forces Day and also the Milton Abbas Street Fair this summer. Really looking forward to attending all those events. 

We still have a few weekend dates free if you would like to invite some outdoor Bushcraft family friendly sessions to your event…

Please PM me for details.

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It’s a Gattling Gun!

It's also a stick

After some self reflection on my last Forest School Session.

* Children are forming small groups and some are playing alone. Either of these are good for self development.

* I enable free play. It’s important that children learn though self exploration and play. Teaching themselves through their own experiences. No child thought of climbing a tree until I climbed one myself during the first session.

* Take less into the woods. The woodland should be enough for forest school. It’s an amazing small woodland space and already sensory enough for pre schoolers.

* The children are accepting me as an appropriate adult. Most are asking me questions and holding my hand during the sessions. Trust is an important thing between adults and children.

Looking forward to next Thursday.

Don’t forget the tin cans 🙏👌🏼
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Drop me an email please

Our lead instructor has started his Forest School (FS) placement with Bourton & Zeals Pre-School. Many thanks for collaborating with us.

Neil will be assessed by the Wildlife Trust during the 5th FS Session in March.

There was lots of smiles (and mud) this afternoon!
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Many thanks to everyone who volunteered in the woodland today. Lots of progress was made in the short time we was at the woods.

Our long drop toilet now has a roof!
We have two saw horses, one adult and one child size.
The tarp has also been sorted.

There is still lots more to do and our next volunteer day will be announced very soon.

Many thanks again to everyone for their help, it was very much appreciated.
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Looking good Neil and FYI I played well today 😂👍🏌️‍♂️

I have a shave horse minus the wedge

Bunker Bushcraft are currently working on some items to sell online from our shop.

What do you all think so far?
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Hi @everyone, we are seeking some more assistance on the 26th Feb 2023. Please see the event below.

We are continuing to create another base camp. This will be a space for teaching Bushcraft to families and children and lots of infrastructure still needs sorting.

If you can help in any way, please comment or PM me. No specific skills required!

I’m thinking campfire egg banjos and coffee at 2pm before we clear up and leave camp.

Many thanks,

Neil

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Hi @everyone, we are seeking some more assistance on the 26th Feb 2023. Please see the event below.

We are continuing to create another base camp. This will be a space for teaching Bushcraft to families and children and lots of infrastructure still needs sorting.

If you can help in any way, please comment or PM me. No specific skills required! 

I’m thinking campfire egg banjos and coffee at 2pm before we clear up and leave camp.

Many thanks,

Neil

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Happy Birthday Barnaby! - We hope you enjoy using your new den with all your friends 👌🏼

To book your own Bushcraft Party, please call Neil on 07804 451471.

We can come to you, or you can come to us.

Parties can be tailored to your own requirements.
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Many, many thanks to all those that helped out at the Bunker Bushcraft Forest School woodland site today.

Lots of progress this afternoon, the toilet is almost complete (less roof), we have a saw horse and another one will be made soon. Our meat smoker is currently in production and we look forward to testing it in the woods soon.

It was also really great to see a few of the 1st Wincanton Scout Group helping us today. Many thanks 🙏 for your help.

Thanks again to all volunteers, we are very grateful for your assitance.
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With enough notice I may give up a round of golf to help - see you at breakfast on Saturday 😀👍

Sorry I could not make it! Next time Neil Anderson 'Bracey'

***Update for Sunday***

Please meet at the car park at 11:30am. We are on Google Maps and the pin takes you to the car park.

We would really appreciate some assistance with lots of things in the woodland camp, so everyone will have something to do, appropriate to their abilities.

Fireside side soup and bread will be served to all volunteers at 1300hrs.

Those attending are free to leave when they wish and we appreciate any time you can give to help.

The weather doesn’t look too bad either on Sunday!

Still one or two car parking spaces left…please click here:

facebook.com/events/s/volunteer-day-bunker-bushcraft/833628931303632/

See some of you on Sunday 🙏
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***Update for Sunday***

Please meet at the car park at 11:30am.  We are on Google Maps and the pin takes you to the car park.

We would really appreciate some assistance with lots of things in the woodland camp, so everyone will have something to do, appropriate to their abilities.

Fireside side soup and bread will be served to all volunteers at 1300hrs.

Those attending are free to leave when they wish and we appreciate any time you can give to help.

The weather doesn’t look too bad either on Sunday! 

Still one or two car parking spaces left…please click here:

https://facebook.com/events/s/volunteer-day-bunker-bushcraft/833628931303632/

See some of you on Sunday 🙏

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Been soooo busy,

We are still seeking assistance again on the 06th November 2022 @ 11am until about 3pm.

We require some assitance continuing with making another base camp. This will be a space for teaching Bushcraft and lots of infrastructure still needs sorting.

If you can help in any way, please comment or PM me. No skills required!

I’m thinking campfire egg banjos and coffee at 1pm…

Many thanks,

Neil
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Sorry, can’t make it today, Neil - have fun!

Good evening all,

We are seeking assistance again on the 06th November 2022 @ 11am until about 3pm.

We require some assitance continuing with making another base camp. This will be a space for teaching Bushcraft and lots of infrastructure still needs sorting.

If you can help in any way, please comment or PM me. No skills required!

I’m thinking campfire egg banjos and coffee at 1pm…

Many thanks,

Neil
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Good evening all,

We are seeking assistance again on the 06th November 2022 @ 11am until about 3pm.

We require some assitance continuing with making another base camp. This will be a space for teaching Bushcraft and lots of infrastructure still needs sorting.

If you can help in any way, please comment or PM me. No skills required! 

I’m thinking campfire egg banjos and coffee at 1pm…

Many thanks,

Neil

Happy 6th Birthday Sergeant William!

Here are some photos of our latest Bushcraft Party.

Firelighting, saw horse, para cord key chains, campfire pizzas and roasted marshmallows!

Feel free to contact Neil on 07804 451471 for further details.
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Happy Birthday 🎈🎊🎂,burchat boy , whish All the best in coming year.

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Very impressive! Love the idea

Looks really good, can’t wait to see the results.

Now I get it!

So clever Neil Anderson 'Bracey' ....Did you use wallpaper paste?? 😅😅😅

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Can anyone guess what we are making here from a Bamboo Pole?

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Nice work Neil Anderson 'Bracey' , exactly what I had in mind! 👍

Many many thanks again to everyone who helped today.

It’s all progress 👌🏼👍

The new site is coming along just great.
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We are still seeking assistance on the 08th October 2022 @ 11am.

We will try some Acorn Coffee and you can stay in the woods helping for as long as you wish, but 3pm will be the cut off.

We require some assitance creating another base camp, space for teaching Bushcraft and a composting toilet. We also have plans for erecting a 6m x 6m tarpaulin.

If you can help in any way, please comment or PM me. No skills required!

I’m thinking campfire burgers and cheese at 1pm…

Many thanks,

Neil
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We are still seeking assistance on the 08th October 2022 @ 11am. 

We will try some Acorn Coffee and you can stay in the woods helping for as long as you wish, but 3pm will be the cut off.

We require some assitance creating another base camp, space for teaching Bushcraft and a composting toilet. We also have plans for erecting a 6m x 6m tarpaulin.

If you can help in any way, please comment or PM me. No skills required! 

I’m thinking campfire burgers and cheese at 1pm…

Many thanks,

Neil

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I can come along and help. I might be able to get a couple of other folks to come along as well.

Good evening to all of our followers and likes 👍

We are seeking assistance again on the 08th October 2022 @ 11am until we have had enough and tried some Acorn Coffee (thanks Jarno Packer). Still there at 3pm max.

We require some assitance creating another base camp, space for teaching Bushcraft and a composting toilet. We also have plans for erecting a 6m x 6m tarpaulin.

If you can help in any way, please comment or PM me. No skills required!

I’m thinking campfire burgers and cheese at 1pm…

Many thanks,

Neil
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Good evening to all of our followers and likes 👍 

We are seeking assistance again on the 08th October 2022 @ 11am until we have had enough and tried some Acorn Coffee (thanks Jarno Packer). Still there at 3pm max.

We require some assitance creating another base camp, space for teaching Bushcraft and a composting toilet. We also have plans for erecting a 6m x 6m tarpaulin.

If you can help in any way, please comment or PM me. No skills required! 

I’m thinking campfire burgers and cheese at 1pm…

Many thanks,

Neil

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Count me in, Neil...enjoyed my last visit, and happy to come again

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A pleasure, Neil. It’s a wonderful place.....hopefully the message will get round and more folk will come to future sessions

***Update for Saturday***

We still require some help with making a large fire circle, tree bog rebuilding, tarps putting up, spaces and infrastructure making in a new camp.

We have some volunteers already, but the more the merrier. Even if you can just help move some things around for us 🙏

If you want to help, please reply by PM or comment below

BA9 - 17 Sept 2022 - 10am-3pm max.
Sweetacres Higher Holbrook, Wincanton BA9 8BT.

Many thanks,

Neil

P.S campfire tea and coffee will be available, feel free to bring a mug 👍
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Kate Isobel Allcott

We are still here, well…just!

If you can support us, in any way, please get in touch.

The project we are attempting to set up, could really become such a good space for a lot of the children in and around Wincanton.

Looking for labourers, woodsmen, handymen, and anyone else who can see the benefits of getting yourself and others outdoors.

We need help with making a large fire circle, tree bog rebuilding, tarps putting up, spaces and infrastructure making in camps.

If you want to help, please reply by PM or comment.

BA9 - 17 Sept 2022 - 10am-3pm max.
Sweetacres Higher Holbrook, Wincanton BA9 8BT.

Many thanks,

Neil
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We are still here, well…just!

If you can support us, in any way,  please get in touch.

The project we are attempting to set up, could really become such a good space for a lot of the children in and around Wincanton.

Looking for labourers, woodsmen, handymen, and anyone else who can see the benefits of getting yourself and others outdoors. 

We need help with making a large fire circle, tree bog rebuilding, tarps putting up, spaces and infrastructure making in camps.

If you want to help, please reply by PM or comment.

BA9 - 17 Sept 2022 - 10am-3pm max.
Sweetacres Higher Holbrook, Wincanton BA9 8BT.

Many thanks,

Neil

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I would love to help with this....don’t have any particular skills, but if a spare pair of hands and a willingness to muck in is of any use to you please let me know

I'm in. Is this the secondary site?

Hey babe, take a walk on the wild side 🎶

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Not sure if Neil in a grass skirt would drive bookings or kill off the whole project. 😎

Pleased to announce that Bunker Bushcraft Forest School will exhibiting at the Oak Fair. Tickets are available now at this link:

www.facebook.com/400144397033783/posts/1650052045376339/?d=nLess than 2 weeks to go!

Buy your tickets now: www.theoakfair.com/copy-of-tickets-info
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Pleased to announce that Bunker Bushcraft Forest School will exhibiting at the Oak Fair. Tickets are available now at this link:

https://www.facebook.com/400144397033783/posts/1650052045376339/?d=n

Our latest reset night. To book, please call Neil on 07804 451471.

Max 6 people.
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Jack & Jake for the boys

We have just completed a trial Bushcraft Session for families with children who are on the Autistic Spectrum.

This is something we hope to continue to do and have as a regular group.

I was very pleased that although some of the children were apprehensive at first, all took part in something and their smiles said more than words ever could.
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What a brilliant thing. Sad to have missed this one

Fantastic to see great inclusion and happy faces Well done Team Bunker Bushcraft

Angela England Louise Alderwick Suzanne Bell

Love love love ❤️

So proud of the 2nd Wincanton Brownies.

We all looked at a deer bed, the small deer had been sleeping there the night before.

Everyone left with a momento to put on their school bag.

Looking forward to seeing them again.
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