Andy's outings, bushcraft and foraging

06/10/2026

Here is a look at yesterday's session with
Her second course so far.
We worked on saw use, essential knots, and setting up a tarp shelter. We also spent time sharpening her axe and knife to get her tools ready for her next course.

​📍 Private foraging and bushcraft courses are available year-round.
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05/10/2026

This one's always a tasty snack

02/10/2026

When natural tinder is scarce, you can always rely on a trusty feather stick. 🪵🔥 It’s a rewarding skill to master.

​What’s your go to method for starting a fire? Do you stick with feather sticks, or do you prefer other natural or man-made options? Let me know 👇

​📍 Private foraging and bushcraft courses are available year-round.
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30/09/2026

It was great to have Sam back yesterday for her second course.

​We kicked things off with safe saw and axe work and maintenance, then paused for a quick bite to eat. After lunch, we focused on knife care and finished up with a feather stick demonstration for her to practice at home.

​What's the one tool in your kit you always make sure is sharp and ready to go before heading out?

​📍 Private foraging and bushcraft courses are available year-round.

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27/09/2026

You have to think outside the box sometimes.

Here is a makeshift camp oven used to heat up a pie. Placing hot embers directly onto the pot lid radiates heat downward to warm the top crust while the heat below cooks the base. It's fair to say it works a treat and it was delicious!

​Have you ever tried improvised baking while camping, or do you stick to standard camp meals?

​📍 Private foraging and bushcraft courses are available year-round.

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25/09/2026

Yesterday, Mark joined me in the woods for a full day course. Having already completed a couple of basic courses elsewhere, he booked this session to build on his foundations and take his skills further.

​We started with a brew and a chat to establish exactly what he wanted to cover. From there, we set out on a foraging walk to identify plants for edible, medicinal, toxic, and practical uses, enjoying some wild snacks along the way. We also went over natural navigation methods for his future trips.

​After lunch, the focus shifted to sharp tool care, covering axe and knife sharpening and general maintenance. We spent the rest of the afternoon working through a wide range of knots for different applications and finished up by making natural cordage out of nettles.

​A brilliant day out in the woods.

​If you were spending a day in the woods, what is the one bushcraft skill you’d love to learn or improve on? Drop a comment below!

​📍 Private foraging and bushcraft courses are available year-round.

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25/09/2026

Looking forward to this walk with the lads!
Men Together Chester-Le-Street
💙 Stronger Together - Nobody has to do it alone!

🌿 BUSHCRAFT & NATURE WALK 🌿

📅 Sunday 25th October
⏰ 1:00pm
📍 Location TBC – Local Area

Fancy trying something a little different? 🌳

This will be Ran by Andy from Andy's outings, bushcraft and foraging

We’ll meet up before heading out on a gentle circular walk to explore the natural world around us.

Along the way, we’ll look at:

🌿 Wild food & natural medicines
🌳 Practical uses of plants and trees
🧭 Natural navigation
🥾 Exploring nature and enjoying the outdoors

This is something new to Men Together and probably something many of us haven’t tried before. Why not give it a go?

A chance to refresh the brain, meet other men, learn something new and get some exercise without anything too strenuous.

Everyone is welcome, whatever your fitness or experience level. 👍

Feel free to join our whatsapp & walking group too just ask for details where more activities like this will be posted.

💙 Stronger Together – Nobody Has To Do It Alone

Event created: Bushcraft & Nature Walk 🌿🥾

21/09/2026

Cooking steak over open coals on a windy afternoon while enjoying a brew.

15/09/2026

It's Bilberry season!

I have a full bag of these ready to pair with wild blackberries for a batch of homemade gin. Bilberries add a deep purple colour and a sharp, rich flavour that works brilliantly for infusing spirits! Though I am still partial to a fruit loaf 😋

​Do you make your own wild-foraged spirits, or do you stick to baking with your harvest? What's your favourite?

​📍 Private foraging and bushcraft courses are available year-round.
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12/09/2026

Old folklore says a heavy crop of red haws signals a harsh winter ahead, nature's way of keeping wildlife fed through the cold months. The ones in this clip are surprisingly large this year.

I love reading these subtle clues; our ancestors relied on the hedgerows long before forecasts existed.

​Do you reckon there's truth in these old weather signs, or is it just superstition?

​📍 Private foraging and bushcraft courses are available year-round.
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