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"Health and Safety Visit of Survival School one night Bushcraft Course:
Please find the findings of my visit carried out at Knightly Park Woods 3rd August 2010.
Firstly, I must say how impressed I was with all the organisation and arrangements covering the whole of this trip and the professionalism of all involved.
The safety of the group was a priority at all times and every eventuality was covered in numerous safety briefs and control of the group was kept at all times.
The camp area was excellent very well organised and controlled by Jonny Crockett the.
Chief instructor and senior instructors Richard and Dan.
The instruction was of an excellent standard and met all requirements for safety in the outdoor environment. All instructors hold the appropriate qualifications required. As well as many more.
The instructors, Richard and Dan fulfilled their duties without fault, and with the Jonny’s wealth of experience in organising such events for groups of young people I have no reservation in recommending the use Survival School for future events and courses.
It gave the young people an outstanding insight to the outdoors and an opportunity not generally available.
Yours Faithfully
Philip Pringle
Health & Safety Officer" Phil Pringle - August 2010
FROM THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IN MICHAEL JECKS FANTASTIC NOVEL 'THE MALICE OF UNNATURAL DEATH':
“Finally, by way of acknowledgement, I should mention the marvellous Jonny Crockett and his team at Survival School in Devon. Without Jonny and his lads, I would never have learned the pleasure of camping without a tent at minus four degrees, of shelter-building, fire-making, and, of course, pulling two pigeons inside out with my bare hands. Sadly I missed the delights of toasted woodlice, but no doubt the experience is yet to come. If you would like to experience a genuine survival experience, you can contact Jonny at www.survivalschool.co.uk. I can highly recommend them.” Michael Jecks June 2010
"We had one of the best weekends we can remember. Thanks to all of you for your professionalism and making an interesting subject fun and accessible. We can highly recommend the course and will definitely be back - possibly to brave the elements in Scotland!" Elaine Barkshire - July 2010
"Both Lou and myself really enjoyed the W/E course. So much so that we're planning our next one." Paul Rounsley - July 2010
"Thanks ever so much for the weekend course, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. You team was great and my fellow students were an all round good buch, (I'm sure I've made great connections for future escapades with Kevin and Justin). All three of us are keen to find out jkore about the assessment course. b I greatly appreciate what you are doing and a brief conversation with Dan, the Instrucotr, about teaching families and getting the message across to the yound, to preserve our heritage and landscape I deeply respect. Also I understand that if you make people responsibly for there own actions in a survival training situation they'remore than likely to apply this to different aspects of their live, which can't be a bad thing." Dan Scott - July 2010
"What can I say, "thank you" just doesn't seem a big enough word! I had a great time last week because a) I was lucky to be part of a truly amazing team and b) we had first class instructors in yourself, Dan and Iain. Whether it be 2am drying us out or 7pm wrestling with a squirrel you were infectious with your enthusiasm. The three of you put in so much effort, humor and devotion to ensure the rest of us had a good time. It did not go unnoticed." Miranda Wood - July 2010
"Anyway, thanks very much to you Dan and Alan for a great adventure. It was very well put together, and a great experience.
I know you guys worked hard and I really appreciate that." Chris Smewing - July 2010
“Just wanted to say that I loved the course it was everything that I hoped it would be and more.” Anthony Talbot - June 2010
“The course totally exceeded my expectations, it covered a lot of ground and your team were all spot on, especially Scott for his friendly and extremely enthusiastic nature!” Ben Santiago - May 2010
“Just a quick message to thank you for an amazing weekend, it was very informative and enjoyable, it definitely wet my appetite to learn more in this area.” Olly Fawcett - April 2010
“Thank you for another great course. Great content, well planned and great fun.” Guy Radford - April 2010
“I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and your team for a great weekend. Although it was cold, the enthusiasm of everyone on the 2 day course was fantastic. I learnt loads and was very impressed at how many topics we managed to cover. I now have loads more knowledge and lots of things to practice, and more importantly pass on to my son, which was the main reason I wanted to do this type of course. Once again thanks for a very informative and hands on Bushcraft course.” Steve Davis - March 2010
“Thanks again for this amazing weekend! It was really fun and very useful. I found your 2 instructors terrific as well, who were very keen to help out every second, even when it was not about the subject of the course. It was a very good introduction on the axe use, and hope I will practice as soon as they sent me a replacement axe. I look forward to finally attending the weekend course.” Alex P. March 2010
“Many thanks for an excellent time as I thoroughly enjoyed the Axe and Campcraft workshop last weekend. Please pass on my thanks to your staff as their knowledge, understanding of the environment and enthusiasm was contagious. I hope to attend future courses.” Ray Hamlett March 2010
“I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed this weekend, it was fantastic! Just living out in the open for a couple of days is great but with the added benefit of an extremely well organised programme such as yours I've come away with lots of knowledge I'm dying to try out, so thanks to you and your team.” John Trewin - February 2010
“I'd just like to say I had the most amazing time. It was fantastic, and I've not stopped talking since I got home. The sense of accomplishment is such a rush, and it was really odd, as I drove away, about two miles from camp, I felt the adrenaline finally let go. To get that rush in the first place took something life-changing, and you guys really were the best. Thank you so much. I will be back, no question.” Darren Herbert February 2010
“Just a quick note to say a really big thank you from the "Minehead Contingent" for a great weekend. Please be sure to pass on our thanks to your guys, we all agreed that they really did help to make the week end both fun and informative. They are obviously really keen, committed and very knowledgeable, all of which was evident throughout the weekend” Andre Baker - January 2010
“Wow what a service! I only ordered the tarp yesterday & it turned up this morning keep up the excellent job. I’m well impressed and shall not hesitate in recommending your company to others, once again THANK YOU” John Startup - January 2010
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