TEAM-BUILDING: A day with London Bushcraft

CPRE (the countryside charity) joined London Bushcraft for a half day event. Here is what David Walsh (Campaigns and Policy Assistant) had to say about the experience...

“Across the country, the phrases ‘staff away day’, ‘team-building exercises’ would fill some offices with horror. Not so with London Bushcraft.

“Foraging gave a fascinating and varied insight into the sustainable sources of food all around us that we so often overlook. From rosehips to horseradish, the wealth of flavours to be found in just a short walk was remarkable, and a testament to the course leaders understanding of the rhythms of the wildlife. 

“Fire lighting was the perfect task for a cold day as it warms the body several times over: from gathering the wood, to striking flints, becoming human bellows and finally enjoying a well-earned rest in front of the fire. Fire awakens something in us far older, wilder and more promethean than turning down the central heating.

“A day with London Bushcraft reminds us that there are simpler ways of living, where the only thing that matters is survival. It is the ultimate way to relieve stress and set yourself up for a productive return to work. The fact this can be done at the end of the District Line was quite a surprise!” 

London Bushcraft offers a wide range of bespoke corporate events. From company parties to team building days, here’s a taste of what is possible on a course with London Bushcraft: 

• Competitive survival challenges
• Become a blacksmith for the day
• Get to know each other better while learning new skills in a more relaxed campfire environment 
• Overnight survival challenge
• Unwind and destress on our Wilderness retreat 

10% off for any booking that is confirmed by 31^st October 2019 when PALIFE is quoted 

For more information see www.londonbushcraft.com.