Imbolc Volunteer Action Camp

Rural crafts, practical tasks, fire and feast

Mentored by

Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith

Chiddinglye Farm, West Hoathly

Ages: children 10 - 18 · adults 18+ years

Adult full contribution £31.20Adult lower contribution £26Child full contribution £20.80 +3 more

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Imbolc Volunteer Action Camp block mentored by Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith

A summary

IMBOLC Volunteer Action Camp … on an Iron Age Fort in West Sussex (near Forest Row) The Boar Oak Project The Celtic festival of IMBOLC marks the beginning of Spring, where we will honour Brigid, goddess of smith-craft! Work days ~ Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd February 2025 Work hours 10 - 4pm Arrival ~ from Friday 31st January - 3PM ~ Finish 8PM Sunday Join Simon to celebrate IMBOLC festival within an ancient woodland. Immerse yourself in rural crafts, practical tasks, fire and feasting while camping on a real Iron Age Fort from the native Celtic tribe. Volunteer roles ‣ Chef & assistant ‣ Task workers Email for questions or to secure a place ~ ironagesmith@gmail.com Tasks we will be working on are: ◇ Dead hedging ◇ Stacking timber ◇ Harvesting timber from the woods ◇ Woodland floor clearing There may also be: Evening Hearth Singing >>> Contribution £25 - £30 per adult and £15 - 20 per child (over 10 years old) based on what you can afford. - Includes food & firewood and camping. (Free entry for the chefs) Even though it will be darker and colder, 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, if 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- SPRING EQUINOX 21ST - 23RD MARCH

About your mentor

Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith

Experimental archeologist, consultant & tutor

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.

Pricing information

Ticket namePriceInformation

Ticket nameAdult full 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 full contribution

Price£20.80

InformationSaturday and Sunday Includes meals, firewood and free camping.

Ticket nameChild Saturday or Sunday

Price£15.60

InformationSaturday or Sunday contribution. Please specify just the one day you intend on arriving. -Can be Fri

Ticket nameAdult Saturday or Sunday

Price£15.60

InformationSaturday or Sunday contribution. Please specify just the one day you intend on arriving. -Can be Fri

Ticket nameChild lower contribution

Price£15.60

InformationSaturday and Sunday Includes meals, firewood and free camping.

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Where we'll be

Chiddinglye Farm, Selsfield Road, West Hoathly, West Sussex, RH19 4QS

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No refunds are given except in the case of a cancellation by the Mentor.

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