Spring Equinox Volunteer Action Camp
Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
A summary
The Boar Oak Project
Invites you to celebrate the Spring Equinox at our Volunteer Action Camp
A FESTIVAL OF BALANCE & AWAKENING ~ WHEN DAY AND NIGHT ARE AT EQUAL LENGTH
Work days ~ Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd March 2026
Work hours 10 - 4pm
Arrival ~ from Friday 20th, 3PM ~ Finish 8PM on Sunday
Join Simon to celebrate the Spring 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.
In West Sussex (near Forest Row)
Volunteer roles ‣ Chef & assistant ‣ Task workers
Email for questions or to secure a place ~ ironagesmith@gmail.com
Tasks we will be working on are ---》
☆ Working in a hazel copse
☆ Weaving Hazel fence stakes
☆ Moving small timber
There may also be: Evening Hearth, Singing, Sharing circle.
>>> Contribution - This camp will be a relaxed camp, free to attend with no meals provided.
Children (over 10 years old welcome)
Please come and contribute any time & hands on you can
- The weekend includes fire wood for the campfire, tea, biscuits and free camping.
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.
>>> 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 & food for meals/ pack lunches. Campfire cooking is an option, just please leave the utensils and kitchen area clean without any traces of food left out anywhere in the woods. Thank you!
‣ There is a basic compost loo on site. No dogs unless prearranged. No drink and drugs.
Sponsored by Earthclan Structures
NEXT ACTION CAMP - BELTAIN, MAY
Tickets
Adult full contribution
£31.20Saturday and Sunday Includes meals, firewood and free camping. Free for chef -ask for more info
Adult lower contribution
£26Saturday and Sunday Includes meals, firewood and free camping. Free for chef -ask for more info
Child full contribution
£20.80Saturday and Sunday Includes meals, firewood and free camping.
Adult Saturday
£15.60Saturday contribution Includes meals, firewood and free camping.
Adult Sunday
£15.60Sunday contribution Includes meals, firewood and free camping.
Child lower contribution
£15.60Saturday and Sunday Includes meals, firewood and free camping.
Child Sunday
£10.40Sunday contribution Includes meals, firewood and free camping.
Child Saturday
£10.40Saturday contribution Includes meals, firewood and free camping.
Chef volunteer
£0To cook or assist cooking for at least 2 meals a day in exchange for free camping, firewood and food
Day ticket
£0Weekend ticket
£0Adult full contribution
£31.20Saturday and Sunday Includes meals, firewood and free camping. Free for chef -ask for more info
Adult lower contribution
£26Saturday and Sunday Includes meals, firewood and free camping. Free for chef -ask for more info
Child full contribution
£20.80Saturday and Sunday Includes meals, firewood and free camping.
Adult Saturday
£15.60Saturday contribution Includes meals, firewood and free camping.
Adult Sunday
£15.60Sunday contribution Includes meals, firewood and free camping.
Child lower contribution
£15.60Saturday and Sunday Includes meals, firewood and free camping.
Child Sunday
£10.40Sunday contribution Includes meals, firewood and free camping.
Child Saturday
£10.40Saturday contribution Includes meals, firewood and free camping.
Chef volunteer
£0To cook or assist cooking for at least 2 meals a day in exchange for free camping, firewood and food
Day ticket
£0Weekend ticket
£0About your mentor
Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith is an Experimental archaeologist, consultant and tutor specialising in quintessentially Celtic (Iron Age) metalworks, la Tène Culture art in repoussé, forge works, iron smelting & related subjects. >>> For commissions and any of the above please email: la.tene.blacksmith@gmail.com >>> To contact Simon for course and action camp information, email: ironagesmith@gmail.com >>> Join Simon’s mailing list here > http://eepurl.com/hZOglP < for first announcements of any events and masterclasses offered in future.
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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.
