How it all began

Hello, I’m Pete Williams, and ever since joining the Cub Scouts way back in the 1970's, I’ve had a fascination with the outdoors; camping, mountaineering, and more recently, the collection of primitive skills, known as “Bushcraft”. I enjoy being comfortable whenever I’m outdoors, whether it’s a walk with the dog, or a week of backwoods camping, I like to be able to use the local surroundings to keep me warm, sheltered, fed and watered. Being able to use nature’s bounty to remain comfortable, means that you carry knowledge, rather than many kilo's of "Essential Kit" and supplies.

...Spending time outdoors can improve your mood and outlook on life...

Our stone-age ancestors would not have colonised this wonderful land of ours, if they were cold, wet and hungry all of the time – and it is these early ancestors that developed the skills that remained viable for many thousands of years. Modern technology has tried its best to eradicate these original skills, yet still they shine through as dependable and valid. It is a small selection of these skills that I would like to pass on to those clients who want to experience the adventure and thrill of living closer to the natural bounty that surrounds us.

In May 2008 I had the opportunity to visiting Ray Mears' own Bushcraft School - Woodlore - for a Fundamental course. I was a hard week with barely any spare time, but the information flowed thick and fast from their superb staff and I feel that I have learned a huge amount. I would like to offer my thanks and my best wishes to the staff at Woodlore and to my fellow students.

So where do we go from here ?

I invite you to take a step back in time to revisit our natural surroundings which brings many benefits. Sometimes referred to as “Eco-therapy” for people suffering from “Nature Deficit Disorder”, spending time in a natural environment can improve your mood and outlook and bolster flagging energy levels. It can also relieve tension and stress and reduce the confusion of modern day living.