Woodlands Skills Course

Bespoke Woodlands Skills Course

Every Tuesday from 10/09/24 until 15/10/24 at 10:00am until 2:00pm at The Big Hideout, Teyfant Road, Hartcliffe, BS13 0RF.

  • Using hand tools safely (secateurs, pruning, saw, knife etc).
  • Assessing risk and creating a safe space.
  • Tree identification, foraging wild food and using plants for 1st aid.
  • Building safe fires to cook food.
  • Building structures, making natural ropes and knot work.
  • Woodland craft activities.

The course involves: Walking, digging, kneeling, bending and lifting. Is in variable weather conditions. There are several shelters if weather permits. Ability to work on own or as part of a team. Tool cleaning and maintenance.

For enquiries contact: Colin.Young@Bristol.gov.uk

Phone: 07901 236 436.

Eligibility: Adults aged 19 years plus with few or no formal qualifications or who receive a means tested benefit.