Winters coming; time to split logs for your fire. With the winter evenings drawing in, and the current clear skies leaving chilly nights, having a roaring log fire is a joy to behold. If you’re lucky enough to own a log burning stove, then you need a source of firewood. Once you’ve found this, […]
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Are you a sheep?
Are you a sheep? If you are, then please don’t read on. Delete this message and carry on doing what you were doing. Still here? So you’re not a sheep then? You’re a rebel at heart? I didn’t think you were a sheep. If you were then you wouldn’t be reading this; you’d be reading […]
Octobers courses
Octobers Courses Hi folks, long time no speak! We’ve got loads coming up this month, so why don’t you come and join us! Here’s our course schedule for October: October 2016 The Practical Survivor – This is a really exciting course which we’ve only run twice per year. Come and learn about the psychology of […]
New kit to trial
Today we’ve taken delivery of some new kit which we are going to be putting to the test over the next few months. We’ve a new 30 litre rucksack in MTP patern, a ‘survival axe’ & a kukri knife, both of which are black and come with nylon sheaths. First impressions of the rucksack is […]
FireDragon confirmed as MOD replacement for Hexamine!
FireDragon confirmed as MOD replacement for Hexamine! BCB International Ltd, the Cardiff based manufacturer of military and civilian equipment, have confirmed that they’ve won a four year deal with the UK MOD for ‘the supply of a new operational ration cooker and fuel’. At Forest Skills Ltd, we have been testing the FireDragon fuel for […]
Lots of new products coming soon
Lots of new products coming soon As always, we actively look to increase our range of products on offer & this week is no exception. We’ve got a couple of new trade accounts set up which means we have a whole host of new products coming to our shelves soon; from billhooks to blood-borne pathogen […]
It's sale time!
It’s sale time & we’re slashing the prices of our products in our January sale as we need to make space for lots of new stock that we have coming in in the next couple of months (cough..Ventile…cough). For example why not pick up a Swedish Fire Knife for just £19.99 delivered to your door! […]
Something to do on these dark cold evenings
Well the weather outside is frightful, and fire is so delightful… all you need now is something to keep your mind & hands busy on these dark cold evenings (or you could just watch Big Bother?). You need one of these brilliant fire steel kits. Containing a high quality army size fire steel blank (made […]
Food Information Regulations 2014
The Food Information Regulations 2014 come into effect on 14th December and affect every food business in England. (Similar regulations affect companies in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). As we provide food and drinks as part of our courses, Forest Skills Ltd is a registered food business and operates under this legislation. In compliance with […]
Ash dieback 'originated in Asia'
An interesting article regarding the plight of the nations ash trees; it seems Ash dieback originated in Asia; http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20680252 Chris & The Forest Skills Team Let the adventure begin!