Diary dates for 2018
Come support us at the next show this is:
Surrey County Show
Stoke park, Guildford , GU1 1TU
If you are interested is demonstrating at the show then please contact John Sinclair
Member’s Meetings 2018
22nd November
Michael Blencowe from the Sussex wildlife trust will give an enlightening talk on,
The Sussex Wildlife Trust’s reserves (A Sussex Wildlife Safari) which showcases a lot of habitats across the county,
7.30pm till 9.30pm Members Meeting @ Warnham Nature Reserve, Warnham Road, Horsham, RH12 2RA
2018 dates: 15th Feb – 19th April – 26th July (AGM)- 22nd November
There will be an invited speaker to each member’s meeting other than the July AGM.
Many thanks to all for attending a busy AGM where a way forward for the group was discussed and new committee members elected. The rain even held off for the barbeque. Thanks to all involved in the preparations.
Committee Meetings 2018
The committee meets quarterly to discuss issues for the group. The meetings are friendly and not overly formal. Members are welcome as guests if they wish to explore how they can contribute and develop within the group. Please email chairman@coppicegroup.org.uk if you wish to attend.
22nd March 2018 – 14th June 2018 – 25th October 2018
7.30pm till 10.00pm the location to be confirmed
Shows 2018
| Event | date | Location | Exp | Contact |
| Blindley Heath Heavy Horse & County Show | 6th-7th May | RH7 6LL | Yes | John Sinclair |
| Bodgers Ball | 12th-13th May | PO18 0EU | John Sinclair/ Mark Allery | |
| Surrey County Show | 28th May | GU1 1ER | Yes | John Sinclair |
| SSCG Jamboree (T.B.C) | 14th July | GU27 3NJ | John Sinclair | |
| West Wood Fair | 8th – 10th June | PO18 0NJ | John Sinclair/ Chris | |
| Chertsey Agricultural Show | 12th-13th Aug | KT16 8LN | T.B.A | |
| Charfest | 10th-17th Aug | West Dean Estate | Alan & Jo | |
| South Downs | 18th – 19th Aug | PO8 0QE | terenaplowright@gmail.com | |
| Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show | 26th – 27th Aug | RH7 6LL | Yes | John Sinclair |
| Belmont Woodfest | 8th – 9th Sept | ME13 0HH | Yes | John Sinclair |
| Surrey Game & Country Fair – Loseley | 23rd Sept | GU3 1HS | Yes | John Sinclair |
| Butser Ancient Farm | 30th Sept | PO8 0BG | maureen@butserancientfarm.co.uk | |
| Surrey Hills Woodfair – Birtley | T.B.A | GU5 0LE | T.B.A | John Sinclair |
| Weald & Downland Autumn Show | 6th – 7th Oct | PO18 0EU | Mark Allery/Chris |
Hands On Day 2015
Calling all Woody-folk!
You are cordially invited to the 9th Annual Coppice Group Hands on Day which will be held on Saturday, 4th July, 2015 at the Fernhurst Furnace.
This year there will be a slightly more competitive tone with activities which may include anything from stake tying to chainsaw-boot whanging to deerskittles to a catapult range.
The good food, good company, banter and barter come as standard.
For those of you who have not visited before, the clue is in the name; it is an opportunity to get some hands on time and try out a wide variety of different activities, check out the link below for a flavour of the event.
https://coppicegroup.wordpress.com/hands-on-day/
Please note that you don’t need to be a member of the SSCG to share an activity or technique; we are extremely happy to have craftsmen from other areas sharing their skill, just let me know who and what!
The one change for this year is that visitors must do something, anything, at least one thing to get their ‘free lunch’!
The event is open to any and all, with camping available from Friday evening through to Sunday, all we ask for in advance is an idea of numbers for catering purposes.
For a map, please follow the link below:
So, spread the word and R.S.V.P. to John Sinclair at jdsinclair2013@gmail.com
More detail linked here…… original invitation document and a schematic map download …..
Coppice Week and Charfest 2013
Details of courses attach for you interest…. BOOK NOW… Contact Dave Rosney listed at bottom for the Coppice Week
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CharFest is kicking off Coppice Week. If you wish to book a place on either the Earth Burn with Mark Cox & Peter Jameson or the Ring Kiln Burn with Alex Arther then please contact Alan& Jo Waters directly to book a place:
CharFest Earth Burn & Ring Kiln Burn, 10th & 11th August.
Alan & Jo Waters : 07887868583
wildwoodcoppice@btinternet.com
Westdean Woods, West Dean, Chichester, o/s map 197 grid ref 859/158
Hands On Day 2013…. Striking veiws of a good Life
Furnhurst did it’s best job as ever and delivered Sun , Trees and Sky, worthy of a relaxed and informative fun day for all>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>MORE
Hands On Day 2013…. the list so far
Hands On Day is the weekend 6/7th July
Just to give you an better idea of what is on the cards so far:
Please bear in mind that ALL WOODY FOLK ARE INVITED, whether to have a look, have a go, or share a skill or technique. (So long as I have ideas of numbers for catering, that’s fine.)
I’m particularly pleased that many people from other groups will not only be attending but sharing their knowledge on the day; the more the merrier! >>>>>>MORE
Surprises and Prizes…. Surrey County Show 2013
2nd in section, and some Sun at last… Surrey County Show 2013……… MORE>>>>>>>
THIS WEEK…… Surrey County Show
Coppice Group will be in attendance at The Surrey County Show 2013 on Monday the 27th at Stoke Park Guildford. Come and view this years new arrivals and familiar favorites, in the best slot as usual, the woodland area
http://www.surreycountyshow.co.uk/
