This year we decided to have a little stall at the Wilderness Gathering. If you have never been or never heard of this annual festival of Bushcraft, survival and primitive skills, you really should have a look at www.wildernessgathering.co.uk. The Wilderness Gathering is held every August at the Bush Farm Bison Centre in Wiltshire.
There is something for everyone; this is a wonderful opportunity for families to try out a range of exciting outdoor activities and adventures such as tracking, whittling, basket making, foraging and making a bow and arrow. The organisers aim to bring together all those interested in bushcraft and wilderness skills to enjoy a weekend in a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere in beautiful surroundings. Experts are on hand to run workshops and provide advice on everything to do with bushcraft. You can either go for one day or spend a long weekend wild camping.
The Wilderness Gathering really was a wonderful and inspiring experience and we already have 20th-23rd August down in our diaries for next year! My 12 year old daughter came back full of enthusiasm clutching a basket she had woven, a little leather bag she had made and a wooden spoon she had carved from a hazel branch. To this day she is still repeating the story we heard from master storyteller Jeremy Hastings (Islay Birding) who involved the audience in weaving a wonderful and captivating tale about a 125-year-old granny who had a wheelchair and lived in a tree house. Old and young alike gathered around a roaring fire beneath the stars to listen to stories; who needs the TV or computer games for entertainment?
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