Bush craft sessions to teach Vale children survival skills

Published 5 September 2011

Vale children can follow in the footsteps of Ray Mears at two bush craft taster sessions taking place at Porthkerry Country Park on Sunday 25 September.

Vale of Glamorgan Council park rangers will teach youngsters basic woodland survival skills including shelter building, fire lighting and foraging for food.

The cost is £3 per child and two slots are available. The 10.30am – 12pm slot is suitable for 7-10 year olds and 1.30pm – 3pm is suitable for 11-14 year olds.

Mel Stewart, ranger at Porthkerry Country Park, said: "This event will teach children some basic bush craft skills which may well come in useful later in life. Thanks to the high profile of intrepid explores such as Ray Mears and Bear Grylls, we often get asked questions about wilderness survival techniques. It is particularly useful to know which woodland foods are edible as, even in the UK, we have a number of poisonous plants and fungi".

Both slots are expected to sell out so booking is essential. For more information or to reserve a space, please call 01446 733 589 or email porthkerry@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk