Treekend in September !

[mike t]

Ello ther,

 

Another carry on camping for the tree hugging massive is evolving. The date is set for the 20th, 21st and 22nd of September. An evening of nothingness is planned from 6pm friday when all are welcome. We will be on the same site as last years event, on the outskirts of Wotton-under-Edge, which is some 15 miles north of Bristol.

 

The motive for the gathering is too have, from 12 noon on Saturday, an open discussion on current climbing systems and the techniques we currently employ in trees. The benefits of the Hitchclimber system will be discussed, with reference to the 'hitch climbers guide to the canopy'!!

 

Single rope technique (SRT) and how it offers some progressive work positioning.

 

A chance to re visit, aerial rescue and emergency preparedness, ask ourselves if we could improve our awareness and ability to perform in rescue situations. As every climbers kit varies, could interested folks bring their kit so that a practical outcome can be achieved.

 

Two techniques where a casualty is lifted before being lowered will be demonstrated.

 

Its also a social gathering, a time to cook and eat and drink by a fire, without sounding too romantic. The site is on the edge of the Cotswold escarpment and the field we will be staying in is next to a small woodland. There is a fire place for use, so please bring some 'orrible knotty piece of wood that keeps cropping up in your wood pile too save your sanity and keep us warm.

 

Last year we were lucky enough to have a certain technical bod whose volume and level of information for me anyway, is very admirable. Hopefully he will be attending again this year, if hes not tree camping somewhere else trying to reverse evolution!! If we have the pleasure of his company, im sure any questions on kit / regs etc will be answered!

 

Take, leave or add what you wish, an 'open workshop' is very much the idea on saturday afternoon. Join at the start, walk away when you've had enough or join later on. If someone leaves the weekend with just one tried, tested and understood idea, there is a possibility in the future, one of us may benefit.

 

All are welcome friday evening from 6pm, all weekend, or just for workshop / rescue stuff on saturday.

 

The site is predominately a scout and guide activities centre with 1.5 acre of field to camp in.

 

We have the site to ourselves and basic facilities include, electric supply, toilets, basic kitchen stuff, water and emergency dry room!

 

Please bring all your own sleeping arrangements, food and cooking stuff. There are shops in the town which is a longish walk or short drive away. The fee for using the site is £10 each for all weekend, or £5 for saturdays workshop. All money will go to the scout and guides group, any donations are always much appreciated.

 

The site is at-

 

Old london road

 

Wotton under edge,

 

Gloucestershire

 

Gl2 7EA

 

Carry on up 'Old London Rd', passing a couple of houses on your right. Carry on through the woods, as the road levels out at the top look for a building on the right. Entrance to the field is through a gate on the same side of the road, 50m after the building.

 

If there are any questions please email or get on the blower,

 

[email protected]

 

or phone, 07817218817

 

 

cherz

 

Look forward too seeing you there

 

Mike Tucker

[explorer arb]

BUMP! due to be a great weekend for all who attend!

they'll be more gear than you can shake a stick out to have a go with, uni's pulley savers, ropeguides, lockjacks, spiderjacks, rope wrenches, ID's, HC's, ascenders, pantins & everything in between!

 

i'll probably bring a few tree boats if any1 wants some tree top camping? i have 2 spare 1st come 1st served

 

last year was great the rescue practices/ scenarios really got you thinking, some of what we see at shows turns out not to be all that easy or even remotely useful TBH!

 

Really friendly guys run the show so all are welcome of any ability and/or experience level, just google the postcode & turn up! I cant wait

[Marc Lewis]

Is this still going ahead?

[explorer arb]

yes it deffo is, i spoke to mike Tucker yesterday or the day before.

 

Maybe it would be good for people to post if they are attending, where they will travel from & if they are camping or just there on the sat? that way people can pm for lift shares etc!

[jamiep]

Hi Mike,

 

That sounds excellent, I'll be up for Saturday workshop (travelling up from the Forest of Dean), cheers,

 

Jamie

[explorer arb]

weather forecast is awesome! sun & medium to high level cloud, most importantly: no rain!

i'm off to help set up a little later so will see you all there, Mike T says he's gonna bring some gurt big joints of cow or pig to cook in a stone pit oven, BOOM!

Like I said everyone welcome so PLEASE come down and check it all out don't miss out on this awesomely cheap event.