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Wild Food, Bushcraft & Natural History
July 2011. Sidcot School Nature Trail
It's great news that the Sidcot School Nature Trail is nearing completion. The Nature Trail has been generously funded by the school but will benefit the wider local community as it includes a wonderful area with a public footpath.
Charity Talks
During the early summer Adrian has given talks to the women's Soroptomists society and the Probus business group.
2011 Courses in Swedish Lapland
I'm pleased to let you all know that my good friend, Kevin Warrington, is now offering courses, activities and products at his cabin in Swedish Lapland. Some of you will remember that I spent some time with Kevin earlier this year immediately following my trip with Ray Mears. Kevin managed National Nature Reserves here in the UK before moving permanently to Sweden. He is located close to an area of true wilderness and great beauty and I would encourage you to take this opportunity to learn more about Sweden, it's wildlife, native indigenous culture and way of life. Click here to visit Kevin's web site and find out more.
Nearly famous...
I thought regular readers would be interested to know that I have been linking up with Jack and Matt who have taken over Barley Wood Cafe with their special brand 'The Ethicurean'. The big news is that Jack and I have been filmed by a professional producer who is looking for opportunities for us. So fingers crossed. Whatever happens, Jack, Matt and I enjoyed working together and will be continuing with foraging and cooking courses at Barley Wood, the first of which is this Sunday. Please contact Barley Wood 01934 863713 for details. Barley Wood
While on the subject of Barley Wood, I can highly recommend their veg boxes, freshly picked from the walled garden - give Mark a call on 07920 094619.
2010 Autumn Foraging
Well, it's a fantastic year for fungi! We have had some great days
out collecting from nature's larder, with parasols, chanterelles, ceps and
puffballs to name a few. Also, plenty of crab apples and rosehips to make
that essential apple and rosehip jelly to go with roast pork in the winter.
We have also been making sloe gin, and experimenting with other fruits...
August 2010 Brown Cow Organics Open Day
A wonderful day was had by all, visiting Brown Cow Organics at Perridge
Farm, Pilton last month. We had some enthusiastic participants in the farm
walks, and everyone enjoyed the stands, demonstrations and delicious Brown
Cow burgers & minute steaks. Judith & Clive Freane were wonderful hosts
and the weather was great! We are looking forward to next year. Below, a
photo of Adrian with Judith. 
. June 2010 Our Wedding!
The big news of 2010 is that Renee & I finally got married. The
wedding was held on our field at the top of Burrington Combe. We had 2 giant
hat Swedish Kata tipis for the reception, and fortunately the weather was
fantastic. 
Spring 2010 Family Bushcraft Day
We had a good turnout for our family bushcraft days, where
parents and children enjoyed learning about the woods, nature and countryside
together
Spring 2010 Adrian elected Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society
We are delighted to announce that Adrian has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, the learned society and professional body for geography and geographers. Founded in 1830, it is a world centre for geography, supporting research, education, expeditions, fieldwork and promoting public engagement and informed enjoyment of the world.
Feb/March 2010 Northern Wilderness - £300 raised for Survival International
As most regular readers and visitors know, I visited Swedish Lapland in February 2010 & spent a week with Ray Mears and Lars Falt, followed with some time spent with a friend, Kevin Warrington.
On my return, I delivered a presentation /talk at Yeo Valley's Lakewood Conference Centre in aid of Survival International, raising £300. I would like to thank Graham Keating, Communications Director, for providing the main conference room at this fantastic venue for the talk Lakewood is available for all sorts of events, please visit their web site at http://www.lakewoodcentre.co.ukI would also like to thank Country Innovation (based in Congresbury for their sponsorship for my trip, by providing a top of the range 'Rover' ventile jacket.. Please visit their web site at www.countryinnovation.com
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