Lammas Volunteer Action Camp ~ Round House
Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
A summary
Lammas ~ Round House Build Volunteer Action Camp
The Boar Oak Project invites you to celebrate the CELTIC FESTIVAL OF THE BEGINNING OF HARVEST SEASON
Work days ~ Saturday 1ST & Sunday 2ND August 2026
Optional extra days for returning volunteers from Monday 27th July - Friday 31st July - Free to attend
For weekends. ~ Arrival is Friday 31ST, between 3PM - 8:30PM or Saturday/ Sunday between 8AM- 9:30am
Camp ends Sunday 8PM
Work hours throughout the week are 10 - 4pm
Join Simon to celebrate the Summer Celtic festival of Lammas 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 East 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:
~ Build kitchen round house
~ Green woodwork
~ Bark peeling
~ Draw knife working
~ Putting main support posts in place
>>> Contribution - This event is now free to attend as we no longer have a chef booked in. Please bring your own food.
- Includes food & firewood and free camping. (Free entry for the chef.)
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
NEXT ACTION CAMP - SAMHAIN IN NOVEMBER
Tickets
Chef volunteer
£0To cook or assist cooking for at least 2 meals a day in exchange for free camping, firewood and food
Adult wkend 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 wkend contribution
£20.80Saturday and Sunday Includes meals, firewood and free camping.
Child lower contribution
£15.60Saturday and Sunday Includes meals, firewood and free camping.
Child day (Mon-Fri)
£0Adult day (Mon - Fri)
£0Adult day (Sat or Sun)
£15.60A day contribution Includes meals & firewood.
Child day (Sat or Sun)
£10.40A day contribution Includes meals & firewood.
Adult Weekend
£0You must bring a pack lunch as we do not have a chef booked for this weekend camp. Thank you.
Chef volunteer
£0To cook or assist cooking for at least 2 meals a day in exchange for free camping, firewood and food
Adult wkend 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 wkend contribution
£20.80Saturday and Sunday Includes meals, firewood and free camping.
Child lower contribution
£15.60Saturday and Sunday Includes meals, firewood and free camping.
Child day (Mon-Fri)
£0Adult day (Mon - Fri)
£0Adult day (Sat or Sun)
£15.60A day contribution Includes meals & firewood.
Child day (Sat or Sun)
£10.40A day contribution Includes meals & firewood.
Adult Weekend
£0You must bring a pack lunch as we do not have a chef booked for this weekend camp. Thank you.
About your mentor
Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith
Simon specialises in Celtic (Iron Age) La Tène culture repoussé and forge works. Simon Summers Heritage Blacksmith is an Experimental archaeologist, consultant and tutor specialising in quintessentially Celtic (Iron Age) metalworks, la Tène Culture art in repoussé, forgeworks, 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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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.
