team buildingWO O D L A N D E R B U S H C R A F T

at Hoburne Bashley, New Forest

• Corporate • Christmas • Bushcraft

• Functions • Events • Children’s parties

Woodlander offers a range of original corporate development

courses which are highly enjoyable yet challenging and educational.

In our experience Bushcraft and Survival based team building

courses offer far more potential for expressing individual creativity

than traditional team building workshops.

We have formulated our courses to bring out the very best in

individual team members by allowing them to develop their self

confidence through creative expression and group participation.

Our scenario based activities requires team work and creative

thinking. We encourage all participants to “think outside the box”

when dealing with a survival situation.

Our scenarios have been designed to make full use of attributes

such as problem solving, memory, communication, imagination,

delegation and prioritisation. We have lots of different themes on

tried and tested formulas - we give you the instruction, the materials

and the aim - they sound simple but you have to make it work.

The teams are required to pass a series of challenges such as

building a shelter, lighting a fire, cooking a meal etc. There is also

a fun night time activity if you wish to include this. Our courses are

designed to be fun, and is suitable for participants of all ages

and abilities.

woodlanderW E LCO M E TO

bushcraft

Paul Brockman - Woodland Manager

A fully qualified NCFE Level 3 Bushcraft Instructor, Paul has lived

in the New Forest all his life and is qualified in Sustainable Woodland

Management Level 3, where he was trained by Ben Law from

Grand Designs!

Paul has also worked as a Volunteer New Forest Ranger on many

local conservation projects. He has more than 20 years’ experience

of working with young people, supporting them into employment

or further training, and runs corporate team building and woodland

courses for the local community.

With Paul’s help, Hoburne Bashley run a local community support

program in nature education for local schools. Paul also attends

shows exhibiting his carvings and natural produce made from

forest ingredients.

Simon Hemsley - Assistant Woodland Manager

Simon has 20 years’ experience and training in outdoor education,

behaviour management, risk assessment and working with special

needs. He also knows how to tell a fantastic story, be sure not to

miss him as Jack o’ the Green.

the teamM E E T

Paul Brockman. Simon Hemsley.

Day 1 – Bushcraft – Plane crash

Times Activity Delivery

10.00amPriorities of fire, shelter,

water and food.Q&A.

10.15am Methods of making fire.Practical and

demonstration.

11.00amNatural and man made tinder

and feather sticks.

Practical and

demonstration.

11.45am Different fire lays.Practical and

demonstration.

12 noon Lunch time.

12.30pmGather and maintain fire

using a fire method.Group Task.

1.15pm Different pot holders.Practical and

demonstration.

1.30pmHarvest materials to make a

pot holder of their choice.Group Task.

2.30pm Tea break.

2.45pm

Water – indicators, purifying

water, millbank bags, waterborne

diseases etc...

Q&A.

3.00pmCollect water, tripod

and purify water.Group Task.

4.00pm Group feedback & finish.

8.00pm -

9.30pm

(optional)

Night time fun activity

using the senses, camouflage

and environment.

Group Task.

Half Day – Based on a plane crash scenario

Challenge 1:Blindfolded, teams will need to follow a trail of rope

that leads you through various obstacles.

Challenge 2:

The objective is to locate a box that has several

items inside of which the teams would need to

decide on which items they feel would be useful

in a survival situation.

Challenge 3:

Teams need to build a survival shelter to house

all of them and be comfortable and these

shelters will be tested.

Challenge 4:

Is to forage, build and maintain a fire in order to

boil water, make tea and roast marshmallows

over their fire.

availableCO U R S ES

Half Day – Based on a plane crash scenario

One Day – Bushcraft – Plane Crash

Two Day – Bush Craft

Three Day – Craft Day & Tracking

Available as one day, two days or three days and also

the option to include a fun night time activity.

Day 2 – Bushcraft

Times Activity Delivery

10.00am Examples of natural shelters. Q&A.

10.30am Examples of man made shelters. Q&A.

11.00amSafety issues and where you

site your shelter.Q&A.

11.15am Gather materials to make a shelter. Group Task.

12.30pm Lunch time.

1.00pm Review shelters. Q&A.

1.30pm Bannock bread.Practical and

demonstration.

2.00pm

Split into groups to build a fire,

make Bannock, harvest bannock

rods and have a cup of tea.

Group Task.

3.30pmFinish – clear away fires etc...

and tidy area with review.Q&A.

Day 3 – Bushcraft – Craft day and tracking

Times Activity Delivery

10.00amHunting tools – Atlatl +

examples + safe tool use.

Q&A +

demonstration.

10.30amHarvest materials –

nettle cordage, hazel, feathers.Group Task.

11.00am Craft Atlatl and spear. Practical.

12 noon Test Atlatl and spear. Group Task.

12.30pm Lunch time.

1.00pm

Tracking – using the senses-

piggyback task, water pistol,

blind fold task – mimic animals.

Practical &

demonstration.

2.30pm Man tracking.

Practical and

demonstration

+ group task.

3.30pm Atlatl spear throwing competition. Group Task.

4.00pmFinish – clear away fires etc...

and tidy area with review.Q&A.

Clothing

Sensible outdoor clothing is essential for all of our courses and

we recommend that you bring clothes that dry quickly.

You will need a hat (also one to sleep in if cold), a waterproof

and windproof jacket, a couple of wool jumpers or fleeces* and a

selection of long/short sleeved t-shirts. In colder weather it is better

to wear lots of layers of natural materials rather than really thick

jumpers. For trousers, do not wear jeans as these are slow to dry,

but workwear/combat trousers are ideal. Hiking/walking boots are

essential as they have good grip on all terrains and you may also

prefer to bring some Wellington boots if it is wet. Depending on the

weather, we also recommend that you bring thermal underwear,

several changes of socks and we recommend a spare pair of

trainers to give your feet a rest.

Please bring

A camp chair or piece of foam (unless you prefer tree stumps!)

and some snacks. Relevant reference or field guides so

you can add your own notes for plants, animals and insects.

Camera/batteries (please note: there is nowhere to plug

in chargers!) and a pair of binoculars.

Other

Please do not bring your own knives or any other cutting tools

as you will be loaned appropriate equipment when necessary.

At no times should an axe be brought or used without prior

confirmation from our staff.

*Wool is better than nylon fleece material as this can melt

when touched by sparks.

informationA D D I T I O N A L

Hoburne Bashley, Bashley, Sway Road, New Milton,

Hampshire, BH25 5QR Sat Nav: BH25 5QS

Tel: 01425 612340 Email: functions@hoburne.com

• Corporate • Christmas • Bushcraft

• Functions • Events • Children’s parties

Course cancellation and variation

We will always endeavour to stay as close to the course programme

as possible and will only cancel or change a course should the

natural world throw something unexpected our way.

This usually means severe weather, some deviation in this respect

can be beneficial to learning and we would only consider cancelling

a course should the conditions compromise safety.

If you are considering in holding a team

building course we are always happy

to show you around with no obligation

and to discuss ideas for your event.