Man did not weave the web of life, he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself ... What will happen when the secret corners of the forest are heavy with the scent of many men ... The end of living and the beginning of survival. –Chief Seattle
07877 026082 — les@wildcrafts.co.uk
Les’s interest in survival skills began whilst completing his bronze and silver D of E awards; he later served in the British Army for 8 years as a combat radioman. It was during this time he was taught fieldcraft, survival and basic escape and evasion techniques.
In later life he added the skills of bushcraft after attending and passing with merit and distinction a number of courses run by Woodlore. This led to a Warden’s position with Essex Wildlife Trust; there he spent the next 5 years learning native flora and fauna, specialising in both edible and medicinal plants and their uses.
In 2000 he started Wildcrafts and, for the last 12 years, has successfully been passing on the skills and experience that he has gained.
In response to the industry's growing need for accreditation and requirements for proof of competence, in may 2011 Les successfully completed the NCFE advanced bushcraft award. This now gives him a nationally recognised qualification in Bushcraft. He is also a member of the Institute of Outdoor Learning.
07958 383362 — brett@wildcrafts.co.uk
Brett is a former Loadmaster who served in the RAF Search and Rescue for 4 years, during which time he completed the aircrew survival cadre and later assisted in teaching it.
He has an active interest in the outdoors and has taken part in events such as the Munro challenge and The 3 Peaks challenge.
Brett enjoys passing on the skills he's learnt, in his spare time he enjoys mountain biking and is a keen photographer.
