BELTAINE CHARCOAL BURN ~ Volunteer Action Camp

Rural crafts, practical tasks, fire and feast

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Location address: Chiddinglye Farm, West Hoathly
Chosen age group:

Ages: children 10 - 18 · adults 18+ years

Available tickets:
Adult wkend contribution £31.20Adult lower contribution £26Child wknd contribution £20.80 +4 more
Next date: Monday 25th May,
BELTAINE CHARCOAL BURN ~ Volunteer Action Camp block mentored by Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
BELTAINE CHARCOAL BURN ~ Volunteer Action Camp block mentored by Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
BELTAINE CHARCOAL BURN ~ Volunteer Action Camp block mentored by Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
BELTAINE CHARCOAL BURN ~ Volunteer Action Camp block mentored by Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
BELTAINE CHARCOAL BURN ~ Volunteer Action Camp block mentored by Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
BELTAINE CHARCOAL BURN ~ Volunteer Action Camp block mentored by Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
BELTAINE CHARCOAL BURN ~ Volunteer Action Camp block mentored by Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
BELTAINE CHARCOAL BURN ~ Volunteer Action Camp block mentored by Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
BELTAINE CHARCOAL BURN ~ Volunteer Action Camp block mentored by Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
BELTAINE CHARCOAL BURN ~ Volunteer Action Camp block mentored by Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
BELTAINE CHARCOAL BURN ~ Volunteer Action Camp block mentored by Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
BELTAINE CHARCOAL BURN ~ Volunteer Action Camp block mentored by Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
BELTAINE CHARCOAL BURN ~ Volunteer Action Camp block mentored by Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
BELTAINE CHARCOAL BURN ~ Volunteer Action Camp block mentored by Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
A summary
Beltaine Charcoal Burn ~ Week long Volunteer Action Camp! The Boar Oak Project CELTIC FESTIVAL OF FERTILITY FOR THE EARTH & ALL LIFE Join Simon to celebrate the Spring Cross Quarter point Celtic festival within an ancient woodland. 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... AND LEAP THE FIRE! Be part of the epic and ancient craft of charcoal burning! 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: The Charcoal burn > Build earth clamp > Lighting of the clamp > Shift rotation watching over the clamp > Building charcoal burner’s hut > Opening of the clamp > Cooling & grading charcoal ************************************************************************************************** Dates, times and investment FOR NEW & RETURNING VOLUNTEERS Arrival Friday 31ST, between 3PM - 8:30PM or Saturday/ Sunday between 8AM- 9:30am Camp ends Sunday 8PM Work hours 10 - 4pm Work days ~ Friday 29th - Sunday 31st May 2026 Arrive between 3PM - 8:30PM to set up camp, settle in or Saturday/ Sunday between 8AM- 9:30am >>> Weekend 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.) FOR RETURNING VOLUNTEERS Work days ~ Monday 25th - Sunday 31st May 2026 >>> Added week day contribution As this is a special week long camp we are asking for an additional £11 / £16 per extra day for child/ adult returning volunteers. - 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. 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, as long as you 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 NEXT ACTION CAMP - LAMMAS - AUGUST
About your mentor
Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
Experimental archeologist, consultant & tutor
Simon specialises in Celtic (Iron Age) La Tène culture repoussé and forge works.
Pricing information
Ticket nameAdult wkend contribution
Price£31.20
InformationSaturday and Sunday Includes meals, firewood and free camping. Free for chef -ask for more info
Ticket nameAdult lower contribution
Price£26
InformationSaturday and Sunday Includes meals, firewood and free camping. Free for chef -ask for more info
Ticket nameChild wknd contribution
Price£20.80
InformationSaturday and Sunday Includes meals, firewood and free camping.
Ticket nameChild lower contribution
Price£15.60
InformationSaturday and Sunday Includes meals, firewood and free camping.
Ticket nameAdult Day
Price£15.60
InformationThis contribution Includes meals, firewood and free camping. Please let us know which day!
Ticket nameChild Day
Price£10.40
InformationThis contribution Includes meals, firewood and free camping. Please let us know which day!
Ticket nameChef volunteer
Price£0
InformationTo cook or assist cooking for at least 2 meals a day in exchange for free camping, firewood and food
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Where we'll be
Chiddinglye Farm, Selsfield Road, West Hoathly, West Sussex, RH19 4QS
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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.