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Outdoor Activities => Northern Ireland Camping and Bushcraft => Topic started by: Celt_Ginger on September 08, 2010

Title: Cedar foundation day out with the NIBA
Post by: Celt_Ginger on September 08, 2010

Recently, the NIBA were contacted by the Cedar foundation, a charity for people with disabilities, and we were asked if we would be able to provide a Bushcraft themed day for a group of disabled people, which would include wheelchair users. We immediately agreed and planned a day filled with Bushcrafty activities.
Here's a few pictures.


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Some of the people who joined us for the day.


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Activities included striking sparks using flint and steel.


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Getting stuck in with the Bannock making.


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Making skewers for the Bannock twists.


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Baking the Bannock twists over the embers.


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Trying out the Hammocks


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And we finished off by having a go at bursting some balloons using a blow pipe. the competition was fierce but great fun was had by all.
We also made some wood sprites and went on a bit of a forage, trying some blackberries and having a look at the woods and fields around us.
All of us at the NIBA would like to say what a great day we had with the Ceder foundation and take our hats off to them, not only for being game enough to come out to us for a day in the woods, but for all their dedication and hard work with the people they help to look after. They really are an inspiration.

Title: Re: Cedar foundation day out with the NIBA
Post by: Greyfox on September 08, 2010

It was a great day out, and the main thing is the kids really enjoyed themselves. So much so that they all want to go camping overnight!

Title: Re: Cedar foundation day out with the NIBA
Post by: MG1 on September 08, 2010

Fair play guys looks like it was a good day..

Title: Re: Cedar foundation day out with the NIBA
Post by: LennyJ1 on September 08, 2010

Well done guys, nice to see.

Title: Re: Cedar foundation day out with the NIBA
Post by: RedLeader on September 09, 2010

Looks like an awesome day. You provide a great community service.

Title: Re: Cedar foundation day out with the NIBA
Post by: 666_pack on September 09, 2010

well done lads.