Autumn Equinox Volunteer Action Camp
Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
A summary
The Boar Oak Project invites you to celebrate the CELTIC FESTIVAL OF THE AUTUMN EQUINOX & LUKO'S 2nd BIRTHDAY!
Celtic festival of the Autumn quarter point when day and night are of equal length, a celebration of nature's abundance.
Work days ~ Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th September 2026
Arrival Friday 18th, between 3 - 8:30PM or Saturday between 8 - 9:30am
Camp ends Sunday 8PM
Work hours 10 - 4pm
Join Simon to celebrate the Summer Celtic festival of EQUINOX within an ancient woodland and Luko Simon's son who was born by the woods in his forge 2 years ago!
Immerse yourself in rural crafts, practical tasks, fire, hearth, singing and feasting while camping on a real Iron Age Fort from the native Celtic tribe.
In West Sussex (near Forest Row)
Volunteer roles ‣ Chef & assistant ‣ Task workers
Email for questions or to secure a place ~ ironagesmith@gmail.com
Project tasks may include - (weather permitting)
» Building round house kitchen (continued)
» Green wood working
» Bark peeling
» Draw knife working
>>> Contribution £26 - £32 per adult and £16 - 21 per child (over 10 years old) based on what you can afford.
- Includes food & firewood and free camping. (Free entry for the chef.)
*** No refunds can be given however if you cancel over 48 hours before the event, you may have your booking credited to the next event. ***
There is always a strong hearth burning to warm yourself by. You are welcome to come for the whole weekend or just for the day - please come early enough to join for the whole day.
>>> Kit you Need to Bring
‣ If staying - a tent, bed roll and sleeping bag plus personal hygiene supplies (wash gear & towel)
‣ Casual work clothes including work boots, waterproofs + warm clothes & hot water bottle.
‣ Snacks & any extra needs (special food diets) + plate, bowl, mug and cutlery.
‣ There is a basic compost loo on site.
No dogs unless prearranged. No drink and drugs.
Sponsored by Earthclan Structures
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Tickets
Adult Full Contribution
£31.20Saturday and Sunday Included + meals, firewood & free camping.
Adult Lower Contribution
£26Saturday and Sunday Included + meals, firewood & free camping.
Child Full Contribution
£20.80Saturday and Sunday Included + meals, firewood & free camping.
Child Lower Contribution
£15.60Saturday and Sunday Included + meals, firewood & free camping.
Child Sunday
£0Bring your own meals, includes firewood and free camping
Adult sunday
£0Bring your own meals, includes firewood and free camping
Adult Full Contribution
£31.20Saturday and Sunday Included + meals, firewood & free camping.
Adult Lower Contribution
£26Saturday and Sunday Included + meals, firewood & free camping.
Child Full Contribution
£20.80Saturday and Sunday Included + meals, firewood & free camping.
Child Lower Contribution
£15.60Saturday and Sunday Included + meals, firewood & free camping.
Child Sunday
£0Bring your own meals, includes firewood and free camping
Adult sunday
£0Bring your own meals, includes firewood and free camping
About your mentor
Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
Simon specialises in Celtic (Iron Age) La Tène culture repoussé and forge works.
Location
What's provided
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Basic DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector
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Cancellation policy
No refunds are given except in the case of a cancellation by the Mentor.
My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.
