Wilderness
Skills Programme:
For adults and children we can offer a programme of camp
craft skills for all ages presented in a safe, fun and inclusive manner.
Jonathon has had Teacher Training in Bushcraft and holds qualifications
in Woodcraft, First Aid and Food Hygiene. He is currently working towards
a B.E.L.A. (Basic Expedition Leaders Award).
To arrange your wilderness skills programme please email.
Residential
courses
For those of you wishing to learn about nature and outdoor skills without
relinquishing your comforts, why not try one of our residential courses
at the fabulous Monkton Wyld Court.
Storytelling:
Magical tales of valour, strength, nature awareness and kindness to
the world we live in inspired by the ancient legends of Britain.
‘Thank you for taking part and providing some
really enjoyable storytelling. It worked really well, many many thanks.’
Faye Bradley, Arts Development Officer for Portsmouth City Council.
Woodland
Walks and Talks
Lectures
and talks are presented to general interest groups looking at ancient
woodlands, the growing and planting of trees to herb lore and traditions,
stories and uses of trees. This can be extended to guided walks and
woodland advice.
Celebrating the Celtic Seasons
Regular visits to Kingley Vale, nr Chichester, West Sussex, and Butser
Ancient Farm, Clanfield, Hampshire, to celebrate the four Celtic seasons
of Samhain, Imbolc, Beltaine and Lughnasadh using sacred ritual, chanting
and storytelling from our indigenous culture.
Spiritual
Bushcraft workshops
Empowering weekends in the heart of a beautiful ancient woodland exploring
survival skills such as different ways of primitive fire lighting, wild
food identification and woodland crafts alongside storytelling, meditation
and Celtic spiritual practices based on the Tree Ogham tradition.
“…..completely unique. How soon’s
the next one?”
C.J, Hampshire.
“…excellent, enthusiastic, supportive & kind instructors.”
A.S. Herefordshire
Courses start 4pm Friday and finish 4pm Sunday. Shelter, compost toilet,
warm fire and hot drinks available at all times.
Venue:-
Spinney Hollow, Fairoak nr Winchester, Hampshire.
Cost:- £150 for full camp inc food. £75 for 13-18yrs
Under 13s £50. Please note this is an adult course though children
are always welcome. Book on two courses and receive £50 reduction
per adult.
Celtic Plant Study Group
Each month we study a Tree, Plant and Season using authentic tools such as journeying, storytelling and sharing of traditional crafts. We are a friendly open group and ask for a donation of £3 to cover costs.
Celtic
Tree Ogham:
The magical language of trees from which much of tree lore comes. Hand-crafted
Ogham sets are available made from the wood of each tree and presented
in a handmade bag as well as a selection of wands and books. To purchase
an ogham set please click here
For inspiring books and information also visit www.glenniekindred.co.uk