Tree and Woodcraft Fair at Fairfield, Castel on 1 October 2011

August 24th, 2011 by Guernsey Trees for Life

The first ever Tree and Woodcraft Fair hosted by The Guernsey Society of the Men of the Trees will be on Saturday 1 October 2011 from 12 pm at Fairfield, Castel.

(click image to download PDF flyer)

At this family afternoon you’ll be able to watch climbing demonstrations, woodturning, chainsaw sculpting, machinery and equipment displays as well as sampling some tasty treats and enjoying the entertainment.

The highlight of the afternoon will be the ‘camp’ set up by visiting survival and bush craft expert David Hunt.

David Hunt demonstrates how to start a fire without a match or a lighter (click image to expand)

A graduate of Ray Mear‘s Woodlore School, David will be running demonstrations on shelter building, axe use, animal tracking, soap making and much more.

David Hunt engages children in bush crafts (click image to expand)

Entry is free but donations to The Guernsey Society of the Men of the Trees accepted.

David Hunt demonstates the art of axe making (click image to expand)