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• Applied Bushcraft 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  Inspiring: You can achieve anything with the right people around you. Thank you Purnima
  
  Reviewed by attendee Purnima Gore on 29/07/2010

• Arctic Experience with Lars Falt 2009 (click here for past review)
  

  To Ray, Jane, Paul and James, Following last week''s arctic trip I wanted to thank you for your sincere kindness, warmth and shared knowledge. I truly had a wonderful experience and upon reflection realise just how much I learnt about myself, the arctic and survival. I wanted especially to thank Jane, who always listened and showed interest in others and always made the effort to fully engage with others, which I will always remember. It is this kindness which brings out the best in people and makes such a course. I hope to be able to attend another course in the future. Once again thank you for making the week so memorable.
  
  Reviewed by attendee Chevon on 18/02/2010

• Arctic Experience with Lars Falt 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  As per always, amazing landscapes, meticulous planning and teaching staff that are the best in their field. Thanks again for making dreams a reality.
  
  Reviewed by attendee Purnima on 26/02/2010

• Arctic Experience with Lars Falt 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  Dear Woodlore Team.... I would like to express my thanks to you all for an amazing course in the Arctic. It was yet another professional, well organised, intense yet hugely enjoyable experience. Thanks to all of you behind the scenes in helping with last minute equipment needs and to Paul, Dan, Ray and Lars for their willingness to share their knowledge and experience. To be able to learn how to cope to some degree in such harsh conditions under the watchful eye of such experts is invaluable. Fortunately Britt-Marie's round the clock efforts kept our energy levels up throughout and she gave a great insight into such a different way of life. I feel truly privileged to have met such a great bunch of people. It was great to meet and survive with such a diverse yet similarly motivated group of coursemates. Plenty of great memories that will stay with me. Once again a great Woodlore course. I look forward to seeing you in the future. Kind Regards, Stuart Wittke
  
  Reviewed by attendee Stuart Leslie Wittke on 15/03/2010

• Camp Craft 2009 (click here for past review)
  

  First of all I feel that I should mention the fact that this is a "real" Camp Craft course in every sense of the word and will meet the approval of those truly interested in this subject. The course is certainly diverse ranging from felling mature sweet chestnut (with an axe) - no chainsaws present - superb!, to carving intricate utensils with a knife. I could not help but notice how each part of the course was expertly explained in a relaxed manner, then physically instructing all present without putting anybody under undue pressure. There were four instructors in total each giving their own expertise at given times, many years of knowledge must have been present. Anyway, well done Woodlore, an excellent course all round in which I would have no hesitation in recommending to others.
  
  Reviewed by attendee Richard Fletcher on 04/01/2010

• Camp Craft 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  I would like to say a massive Thanks to Ian, Tom and Steve and to Woodlore for another BRILLIANT Course. Taught with passion, experience and expertise.... WELL DONE. This course was another step in my journey of Bushcraft, I have been indoors for less than an hour and I am looking at what course to book for next year. Thank you once more for a thoroughly enjoyable week. Marcus Hackney
  
  Reviewed by attendee Marcus Hackney on 24/07/2010

• Camp Craft 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  Outstanding course...again! Monday morning and I just want to be back out in the woods coppicing another tree and carving something from it! I have already scrounged some freshly felled birch from a tree surgeon to improve on one of my projects. Grateful thanks to the instructors:Ian (axeman-extraordinaire), Steve (all-knowing-knot-man), and Tom (top-duck-carver!)for yet more superb Woodlore course delivery and inspiration. Although I probably found the tree felling harder going than some of the boys it was still a fantastic experience, one that I would love the chance to repeat as I feel that my skills and accuracy improved alot during the course of the week. Really looking forward to my next course now - it can't come soon enough. Thank you Woodlore, and keep up the excellent work.
  
  Reviewed by attendee Zena Hewett on 26/07/2010

• Camp Craft 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  I'll start with a big thanks to Ian, Steve, Tom and all at Woodlore for such a fantastic course. Also thanks to all the other guys on the course who helped and supported each other and I had some good laughs with. I'd only done the Introduction course before and this had been a great couple of days. I'd chosen to do the Camp Craft next as this was were my interests pulled me. The first night under the tarp was a welcome return, but I was nervous of a full week out of my comfort zone. It was a relaxed but full programme and the skills taught, then practiced are ones that will stay with me forever. However mid way through, it all just seemed to fall into place for me. Not the skills they still had to be learned. But I relaxed, my senses seemed to change and my times in the woods just become so rewarding. I was disappointed that it had to end. The long drive home made me aware that it was a fantastic week from start to finish, and if you let yourself be immersed in the outdoors and the subject, you may never want to leave. I now need several days to re-acclimatise to the busy world with its noise, convenience and so many unnecessary things. I just look forward to a Fundamental and a Woodsense Course in the not too distant future, not that I'm planning ahead already :) Thanks again to all involved Martin Dryden Sheffield
  
  Reviewed by attendee Martin Dryden on 02/08/2010

• Camp Craft 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  Many thanks for a brilliant week, I learnt a hell of a lot and I hope to use the skills I learnt for many years to come.
  
  Reviewed by attendee Sam Gravestock on 03/08/2010

• Canoeing in the Ardeche 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  Well it's one week on from our adventure! Despite the adverse weather conditions and change of plans the whole journey was great. Thank you again Blue and Yak for your excellent tuition, guidance and for plan B. Carlsberg is the best!!! Di and James very big thanks to you guys for your professional and attentive assistance in making this trip work. I have learnt a lot on this trip, not just about canoeing, it would be good if Woodlore arranged another trip that we got to together for another adventure as I reckon we made a good team. With kind respects to all, Laurence
  
  Reviewed by attendee Laurence Elphick on 17/06/2010

• Canoeing in the Ardeche 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  For Woodlore and LT adventure, a superb lesson in dealing with alternative planning and expertly delivered. Starting at the Ardeche gorge with some great wobbly canoeing on day 1, then the unpredictable torrential rain, flooded river, then bringing in plan B. However, the end result was a fantastic lake, camping in a secret location and having great fun in the process with fantastic company. Thanks to everyone for a great week. Keep in touch. Nick
  
  Reviewed by attendee Nick Lyons on 17/06/2010

• Canoeing in the Ardeche 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  Good morning my fellow adventurers. Firstly, I’d like to thank you all for making it such a great week. I thought we made a really good team. It was great to be with such a good bunch doing something that was well outside of my normal comfort zone & really feeling part of it & being able to contribute to it in some small way. Yak & Blue, I salute you. James & Di thanks for really adding to the experience & being so flexible about everything. I never thought I could spent the a whole week wet & sometimes cold, live on fairly basic rations, fall in a alpine river & have such a fantastic time doing it. I’d love to do another similar trip at sometime in the future. All the best Rich
  
  Reviewed by attendee Richard Nott on 17/06/2010

• Canoeing in the Ardeche 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  I wanted to thank you all for a wonderful trip, a massive thanks to Woodlore, Blue & Yak for the whole experience. I really enjoyed the group dynamic, and hope to meet you again on another course. All the very best, Mark
  
  Reviewed by attendee Mark Poulsen on 17/06/2010

• Canoeing in the Ardeche 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  Dear All, A thank you to all for making it a truly memorable week not without excitement, a great team of people and great venues. Thank you to the guys of Woodlore and LT Adventure (Sounds like an award speech now) for a fantastic week and the awesome plan B. Just a personal thank you to Di and James, it was a bit tricky with the weather and the change of venue, however at all times it was evident you were only concerned with our safety and enjoyment of the week. Kind regards Jason
  
  Reviewed by attendee Jason Fudge on 17/06/2010

• Canoeing in the Ardeche 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  What a week! I cannot remember when I had such a good time with such good company. I know Hilary will never forget it, nor will I. She is already talking about doing the Ardeche course next year. Blue and Yak you are two great guys thank you so much for looking after us and providing us with memories that will stay with us forever. James and Di thank you also for all your help and support it really was a great experience and you will definitely be seeing both of us again. I hope we keep in touch and look forward to seeing you all again soon. Regards, Mike and Hilary.
  
  Reviewed by attendee Michael Hand on 02/07/2010

• Family Bushcraft 2008 (click here for past review)
  

  Dear Woodlore I wanted to write and thank you all for the great time Leah and I had on the Family Bushcraft Course (25-27th July) We had been looking forward to it for over a year and it was worth the wait. One of the things that made it so good was the friendliness, helpfulness, patience and professionalism of the instructors. They were all very individual but came together to represent Woodlore in the best way. I think the content and pace of the course was just right for the age range and kept them interested but not over loaded. I also learnt a tremendous amount by doing hands on what you can't really absorb from reading. The setting for the course was ideal (other than being a long drive from Leeds!) and allowed us to explore the woodland but not be "punished" for leaving things in the car. I would recommend the course to anyone with a young family and look forward to myself and Leah being able to participate in future courses and also Leah's sister Isobel, when she is old enough.
  
  Reviewed by attendee David Marson on 16/08/2010

• Fundamental Bushcraft 2009 (click here for past review)
  

  I thoroughly enjoyed the Fundamental course. Looking back, I have learnt so much. The course subtitle ''The Initiation'' is not something to be glossed over. It''s NOT bootcamp - but you definitely need to be physically and pschologically prepared to immerse yourself in all that the Fundamental course covers. It is a challenging week. What can I say about Dan, Adrian, Ben and Sarah - well they certainly work extremely hard to ensure that we leave at the end of the week armed with adequate knowledge and skills to enable us to start to camp in the wild.
  
  Reviewed by attendee Deb Hume on 22/03/2010

• Fundamental Bushcraft 2010 (course live, review on page)
• Introduction to Bushcraft 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  This is an excellent no nonsense introduction to Bushcraft. You will be immersed straight away into developing your outdoor skills. The course is broken down well into the major vignettes of Bushcraft - Shelters/Navigation/Fire Making & Management/Cooking/Trees & Plants Uses/ Camp Housekeeping. Giving a good taster of skills that would be developed further on the Fundamentals course. The course instructors are exceptionally professional, amiable and as expected extremely knowledgeable in their subject matter but still open to new knowledge and methods. My parting comment to James Bath summed my experience up succinctly "Inspirational".
  
  Reviewed by attendee Craig Peacock on 14/04/2010

• Introduction to Bushcraft 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  Just a quick note to thank you all for a really great course (Introduction to Bushcraft) earlier this week. I really enjoyed the course with you, both in terms of course content, participants and course material delivery. The quality of the teaching was first class. It was a total holiday experience in terms of short holiday, an opportunity to acquire new skills learning and an opportunity to make new friendships - all in a beautiful location. I particularly admire you guys for the great respect you show to the environment you work in and for the non-egotistical team spirit you all displayed throughout the course - well done its a rare experience these days ! I look forward to a chance to spend more time learning with you on a longer course in the future.
  
  Reviewed by attendee Philip O''Riada on 04/05/2010

• Introduction to Bushcraft 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  Hi Just a quick note to say how much I enjoyed last weekend on the Introduction to Bushcraft course. We all had a great time, and learnt a lot. I'd thoroughly recomment the course to all my friends. Thanks to all the instructors, they were terrific! Regards Martin
  
  Reviewed by attendee Martin Clarke on 01/06/2010

• Introduction to Bushcraft 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  My wife and I have just returned from the course. What a great couple of days! The course objectives of teaching us some basic skills and whetting our appetites for more were definitely achieved. The course instructors - Dan, Tom, Emma and Callum - were knowledgeable, calm and patient. We both learnt a great deal and did things that we've never done before. Sleeping in a leaf shelter that we had built ourselves (with help from others in our team) was one particularly memorable first! Another was sitting by a stream, cooking our lunch on a fire we had made ourselves (and leaving without a trace!), after a brilliantly instructive walk led by Dan. Thanks again - see you in 2011!
  
  Reviewed by attendee Paul William Gale on 04/06/2010

• Introduction to Bushcraft 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  I just wanted to say what a fantastic weekend I have just spent on the Introduction to Bushcraft course. I completely forgot about the world outside of the woodland, I have to say it was a great way to de-stress! Ian, Tom, Emma & Callum made it such a great experience & I have learnt so much from them, I cant wait to put my skills into practice & also to come and take part on the Fundamental Bushcraft course. I just want to learn more! I never felt like I was being lectured at by your team, more that they were sharing their knowledge in something they were all obviously passionate about. It made the experience relaxed & fun. If you could pass on how much I enjoyed the weekend to Ian, Tom, Emma & Callum & how much I appreciated all their efforts & thank them very much that would be great. And I will be back soon!! Regards Janna
  
  Reviewed by attendee Janna Naris on 10/06/2010

• Introduction to Bushcraft 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  I was a little worried this course may have been a little basic, but everything the instructors went through was very detailed and helped me improve my knowledge. Highly Recommended.
  
  Reviewed by attendee Mike on 30/06/2010

• Introduction to Bushcraft 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  My husband and I attended the Introduction to Bushcraft course over the Bank Holiday weekend in May 2010. What an amazing experience! We've learned so much and had such a great time - it felt like much more than two days. The instructors, Ian, Emma, Tom and Callum, were brilliant: knowledgeable, approachable, and extremely patient - nothing was too much trouble for them and no question was ever treated as silly. The pace of the course was perfect - learn a little, practice a little - it was exactly the right balance of instruction and activity and also time to reflect on what we'd learned. There was a wide range of experience and skill level between the people on the course, but all the instructors coped superbly with the challenges that brings. The 'Introduction' course did exactly what it said on the tin - it was an excellent taster of many different aspects of bushcraft and has has left us keen to go on and learn more. I frequently find myself "tree spotting" and have even got a little "fire kit" of my own, including home made char cloth! The course has definitely inspired us - and brought home how much we had forgotten, how much we have taken for granted and how much we still have to learn. Sincere thanks to everyone involved - from the initial booking to breaking camp, the whole experience was well organised, well executed and an absolute pleasure that we will remember for a very long time. We hope to be back with you on other courses in the not too distant future! Kind regards Paula and Dan Martin
  
  Reviewed by attendee Paula Martin on 27/07/2010

• Junior Expedition Skills 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  This is my second course with Woodlore and they just get better. Thanks to the instructors (Emma, Tom and James) for their time and patience. They made it a fantastic experience. They are all really friendly, fun and helpful, and they all know what they''re talking about. In this course we learnt advanced medical skills, advanced fire lighting, navigation and map work, basic carving,and working as a team. An awsome week. Please put on more courses for teenagers because more people are realising just how fun the outdoors is. Thanks again and see you soon.
  
  Reviewed by attendee Piers-Rex Murray on 22/08/2010

• Junior Fundamental Bushcraft 2009 (click here for past review)
  

  I really enjoyed this course and now not only can I navigate well, but I can also easily carve a spoon. Much recommended.
  
  Reviewed by attendee George Marchbank on 15/08/2010

• Junior Fundamental Bushcraft 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  Dear Woodlore Team, safely back in Munich, we would like to thank you for an excellent, interesting, fun-packed and well organised week. Special thanks to Sarah, Emma, Tom and Nick for sharing their incredible skills and knowledge with us and for being the best fun instructors we''ve ever come across. We hope we will be able to put our bushcraft skills to use soon, and are hoping to see you all next year for the expedition skills course. We are very much looking forward to seeing Sarah''s photos. Thank you all very much. Best wishes Lucien and Marcel Torlot
  
  Reviewed by attendee Lucien Torlot on 03/08/2010

• Nordic Skiing 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  I am writing regarding Nordic Skiing 2010. This was my third Woodlore course. I thought Nordic Skiing 2010 was simply fantastic. The venue is perfect, the accommodation comfortable and the food very good. The equipment was also very good. By far the best aspect of the course, however, is the tuition provided by Brian and Glyn. Their vast experience in Nordic skiing and other winter sports makes the week''s experience quite extraordinary. I have had a week''s Nordic ski tuition in Norway before but found this a much more valuable experience, mostly because of Brian and Glyn. The training is carefully planned so as to avoid strains and sprains and the terrain is chosen with the beginner in mind. Most members of the group were complete novices and we were all skiing confidently by the end of the week. I found the skiing and other activities such as biathlon and shelter making, both interesting and exhilarating but never intimidating. I would recommend this course to anyone who wishes to try Nordic skiing.
  
  Reviewed by attendee Alasdair Mckechnie on 17/02/2010

• The Heroes of Telemark Expedition 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  The course was excellant. Brian and Glyn are legends! The build up was just right with all the team hitting the right fitness levels for journey across the Vidda. The landscape will stay with me as will the passion of the said legends for their commitment and attention to detail. Awesome!!
  
  Reviewed by attendee Bob Hoskins on 31/03/2010

• The Heroes of Telemark Expedition 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  I have just returned from what was a truly exhilarating experience, namely, the Heroes of Telemark skiing expedition. From start to finish the training and the expedition itself were superbly well organised and carried out with military precision. Both Brian, the course leader, and Glynn, the expedition guide, were superb in every respect. At age 61, even with many years of normal Alpine skiing holiday experience, I did not expect this undertaking to be physically easy - and I was so right! For the first two days of training I had pains where I never thought I had muscles and there were indeed times when will power - and a little help from my team mates - picked me up and kept me going. The raw beauty of the Hardanger Vidda landscape was breathtaking and knowing that one was following the skisteps of true Norwegian heroes was quite a spiritual experience. The conviviality of the Norwegian dog sleigh team - Olav and Isaach - who shadowed us from a distance, greatly added to the enjoyment and authenticity of the trip. Perhaps I was particularly fortunate in finding myself part of a team that gelled together so well. On the other hand, I would expect that anyone who undertakes this trip would share a true sense of adventure and a deep appreciation of its historical context. Thank you for the opportunity to relive such a remarkable piece of Nordic history.
  
  Reviewed by attendee James R Kehoe on 01/04/2010

• The Heroes of Telemark Expedition 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  This fantastic expedition does exactly what it says on the tin. It retraces the footsteps of some remarkable WW2 heroes and stays as close as possible to the exact route they took - right down to sleeping in the same beds! However, what makes this expedition extra special is the people who lead the course; Brian Desmond and Glyn Sheppard. Both former British Military men with a wealth of knowledge about the saboteurs, the operations of Grouse, Freshman and Gunnerside and an exellent knowledge of Norweigan customs and history. Brian''s vast cross-country skiing and biathlon experience assisted in bringing the group up to the base level of skiing ability required for the expedition. Glyn''s mountaineering and navigational ability was invaluable up on the vidda and his sense of humour and laid back but professional approach added to the overall enjoyment of the expedition. Although I am well travelled, this expedition goes down in my books as one of this best things I have ever done. Highly recommended - Big thanks to all.
  
  Reviewed by attendee Dave Hall on 02/07/2010

• The Journeyman Course 2007 (click here for past review)
  

  It has given me an appreciation of how hard hunter-gatherer lifestyles really are. It showed me that we all have the ability to do things that are really hard, all we need is the determination and resolve to strive (and survive). I would highly recommend this course, although it is not for the faint hearted. The combination of skilled, motivated staff aided by renowned experts allows them to deliver an experience second to none.
  
  Reviewed by attendee Graham Blackall on 16/08/2010

• Wilderness Emergency Medic level 1 (WEM1) 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  Just a quick note to let you know how much we enjoyed our WEM1. This was the first Woodlore course that we have attended and we were honoured to be part of the first WEM1 group. The teaching was excellent; a lot of information to process, but everything was taught in such a fun way and with such enthusiasm that it was never boring. And the various scenarios really made this stand out as a First Aid course. Compliments to all the instructors for their acting skills! (is this part of their job description?) We had a wonderful weekend and made lots of new friends. We're hoping to do some other Woodlore courses in the near future, but are already looking forward to a refresher course next year! (or maybe even WEM2?)
  
  Reviewed by attendee Cynthia and Chris on 14/06/2010

• Wilderness Emergency Medic level 1 (WEM1) 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  Dear all at Woodlore, What a fantastic course WEM1 was. Jamie and Fran were fantastic trainers supported by a great Woodlore team (Paul, Emma and Adrian). Thank you so much for organising it. Kind regards, Roger Abrahams
  
  Reviewed by attendee Roger Abrahams on 15/06/2010

• Wilderness Emergency Medic level 1 (WEM1) 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  I found the WEM1 very enjoyable, run by a very knowledgable group of instructors in an interesting and well thought out manner. I'm currently trying to get the deposit together to book onto next years WEM2.
  
  Reviewed by attendee Brian Whitehead on 09/07/2010

• Wilderness Navigation 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  Please can you pass on my thanks to Paul, James, Jeremy and Tom for a fab week! It was great fun and I learned a huge amount! This is my third course with Woodlore and it never ceases to amaze me how the instructors manage to use differentiated teaching, to pass on so much, in such a short space of time and keep you laughing! This time, our group ranged from complete novices who (allegedly) could not navigate their way out of a wet paper bag (me) to pilots who knew a thing or two about navigation! It is quite a shock when you flick back through the notebook at the end of the week and see just how far you have come and realize that things that you found hard on day one, seem like a walk in the park by the end of the week! I am really looking forward to putting the new found knowledge and skills into practice! I will keep my trusty notebook and compass close to hand, a marker pen so I can mark the route on my map, protected in its waterproof case, of course. If I forget where I have been (it must be my age!) I am confident that I now know how to work out where I am and how to get to where I want to be! I am really quite excited about navigating and biking in the New Forest in the Summer as well as exploring closer and further away from home. Fortunately my other half loves maps, so we already have a good selection of maps and places to choose from and plenty of scope to decide where to explore next . We have several compasses, not to mention the brand new "baby" Silva that has joined the family. It will be interesting to compare map and compass with the Sat Map gadget, at least the former won''t ever run out of batteries at a crucial moment! It is very hard being back at work - I would much rather be back walking in the woods! When I came back from Woodsense I noticed all the wildlife - now I have a new hobby of contour spotting! They get everywhere! See you next year - unless I have to book on another course before learning how to wield an axe!
  
  Reviewed by attendee Alexis Crossland on 21/04/2010

• Woodlore First Aid 2009 (click here for past review)
  

  I'd like to say I thought the 1st aid course was fantastic, really first class, you guys put so much effort into it, many thanks to you all. In the woods, at night, having blood (ok, fake blood!) spraying in my face from a wound... this is no ordinary First Aid course. The scenarios made it feel very real, one didn't know what was going to happen next! I am a film maker where First Aid in the field is paramount, and of course, in general life too. In short I found this full on course highly informative, exciting, and hugely rewarding, and quite frankly due to the huge effort by the Woodlore and the Fusion Medical teams, excellent value for money. In fact, as a result of a student doing this course and ending up saving a real life, it is priceless! I cannot recommend this course highly enough.
  
  Reviewed by attendee Simon Ogle on 16/08/2010

• Woodsense 2008 (click here for past review)
  

  I really enjoyed the time I spent on the Woodlore Woodsense course in 2008. The course was fantastically organised from start to finish and the staff were very friendly and helpful. During the week we learnt so much and by the end the whole group had quite a strong grasp of tracking. After the course, being out on a walk in the woods it was amazing how differently I looked, smelt and listened to what was around me. A thoroughly eye opening course full of fun and challenging times.
  
  Reviewed by attendee Sarah on 23/11/2009

• Woodsense 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  I''ve just completed this week''s Woodsense course, and would like to pass on my thanks to Dan, Bob, Jeremy and Darren for an amazing week. The pace and focus were very different from the Fundamental Bushcraft course, but very enjoyable indeed. The highlight for me was the final day''s ''manhunt'' - it was great to bring together the tracking skills we''d been taught over the previous days. Best regards, Toby
  
  Reviewed by attendee Toby Stevens on 10/06/2010

• Woodsense 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  I would like to say how much I enjoyed the Woodsense course last week. It has really opened my eyes to what is there to be appreciated in the wild. I'd like to thank Dan, Bob and Keith again for their hard work delivering the course and their patience was greatly appreciated. Thanks again Best wishes Iain
  
  Reviewed by attendee Iain Page on 05/08/2010

• Woodsense 2010 (click here for past review)
  

  Please could you pass on my thanks to the team for an excellent week on the Woodsense Course led by Dan, Bob and Keith. After attending the Fundamental Bushcraft Course last year I wanted to further my knowledge of the woodland environment and thought that the Woodsense course would be an excellent fit. The week was brilliant, providing an excellent opportunity to heighten my senses and tune into the wild, I am convinced that I have returned home with eyes open a little wider and I am definitely appreciating my local environment a little more than before. The opportunity to see lots of different wildlife was excellent and the tracking was thoroughly compelling, I cannot believe that within a few days we were able to track so well. I was so glad that Dan, our course leader, has such good tracking skills. During one of the evening tasks I lost my glasses deep in the undergrowth and after identifying the end of my track Dan was able to retrace my steps exactly and found my glasses. Thanks Dan. It was a real joy to share this course with a fantastic group, meeting people from all walks of life who share a common love of Bushcraft and the outdoors was a real privilege.
  
  Reviewed by attendee Adam Nicholls on 05/08/2010