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UID:412@wakelyns.co.uk
DTSTART:20260502T090000Z
DTEND:20260502T163000Z
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URL:https://wakelyns.co.uk/events/wakelyns-wild-living-2-may-2026-2/
SUMMARY:Wakelyns Wild Living 2 May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Wild Living - immerse yourself in learning practical skills for
  living in woodland environments with Edge of the Wild's Martin Lyne.\n\n\
 nSuffolk based fieldcraft training provider 'Edge of Wild' is pleased to
  offer sessions in among our agroforestry for participants to learn about 
 and then practice practical skills for living in woodland environments. \
 n\n\n\nAt the 'Woodland Skills Day'\, participants will learn about and th
 en practice practical skills for living in woodland environments.  These
  will include safe use and maintenance of traditional bladed hand tools\, 
 shelter building\, open fire setting &amp\; cooking\, knots and lashings a
 nd making items for use in the field out of natural materials sustainably 
 sourced from the forest.  \n\n\n\n\nDue to the nature of activities\, chi
 ldren attending must be eight years or older and accompanied by an adult (
 £135).\n\nChildren between 8 and 14 yrs old are free\, but must be accomp
 anied all day by a paying adult (one adult per child).   \nChildren aged
  14-18yrs pay £60 for the day.   \n\nThe course will be divided in to t
 wo sessions (morning 9-12.00hrs and afternoon 13.30 to 16.30).\nUnfortunat
 ely for these sessions in 2026 there is no provision for children under 8 
 yrs old as risk assessments for this age group require significantly more 
 trained FS staff to operate safely.  \n\nLunch is provided by Silva - se
 asonal tarts\, salads\, and delicious sweet treats. All made from scratch 
 with menus inspired by Wakelyns produce and carefully chosen local ingredi
 ents from our favourite suppliers.\n\nWhat to Wear– The course is conduc
 ted outside on soft\, uneven ground so clothing that is suitable for the f
 orecast weather is necessary\, remembering that the temperature in woodlan
 d shade can be lower than that on open ground.  Learners will be working 
 in the forest where there are predictable hazards such as thorns\, nettles
 \, woodsmoke\, oil\, mud and water so are advised not to wear anything the
 y don’t want exposed to potential damage in the natural woodland environ
 ment.\nHead – ‘Get a head\, get a hat’ – a warm hat in cooler cond
 itions and a cap or beanie when it’s warm is vital gear in the forest. 
  Wearing one and having the other in a bag is a good idea.\nUpper Body –
  Having thin\, multiple layers on upper body (i.e. a thin long sleeved ‘
 wicking’ layer close to skin\, a warmer ‘mid-layer’ in the form of a
  light fleece/jumper and an outer layer that is wind and waterproof) works
  best as it allows for quick adjustment when conducting physical work in t
 he forest in variable British weather.  Bringing a spare warm mid-layer i
 n a bag is always sensible.\nLegs – Long trousers are recommended as the
 y provide protection from ground plants such as nettles and brambles.  Av
 oid jeans and thick cotton materials\; they absorb water and stay wet.  T
 rousers made of a lightweight material that dries quickly are best.\nFootw
 ear –  Closed-toe shoes should be stout with a sole that grips well in 
 muddy conditions – walking boots or shoes are ideal.  Trainers\, flip f
 lops\, crocks or sandals are not suitable. \nSocks –  Long socks to co
 ver fully the ankle area between top of boot and bottom of trousers are hi
 ghly recommended.\nOther–  If the weather is predicted to be wet\, a se
 t of lightweight waterproofs should be carried in a suitable rucksack or h
 oldall.  If forecast to be hot and sunny\, some sun screen and insect rep
 ellent for personal use is highly recommended also.  Water and hot drinks
  will be available in the training area\, but learners may wish to bring p
 ersonal water bottles or flasks as they prefer.\n
LOCATION:Wakelyns\, Wakelyns\, Fressingfield\, United Kingdom
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