Fell Foot Wood News

Welcome to Fell Foot Wood news. This page should give you the most up to date information relating to the wood and events that are due to take place here. For a  break down of the events due to take place at the wood, please visit our events page.

25/9/08

DEEP IN THE WOODS. LATEST NEWS  FOR SAT 27TH.

COLT HAVE HAD TO WITHDRAW BECAUSE OF SUDDEN ILLNESS.

WILLIAM D DRAKE WILL BE PLAYING

 

4/9/08

DEEP IN THE WOODS 26-28 THE SEPT.

BAND OF HOLY JOY have had to withdraw and this will also rule out the performance of Punk Lore.

DAVID RYBKA AND THE VICTORIAN DAD BAND have kindly agreed to play both nights. 

2/9/08

FOREST OF SOUND IN FELL FOOT WOOD 29/30 August.

The weekend was a great success which was enjoyed by all and seen as amazing by many.

Thanks to all who contributed and attended.

Hope to see you again.

barry.

25/08/08

FOREST OF SOUND CAMPING GET-TOGETHER

29TH-30TH AUGUST

THERE ARE STILL 2 TIPIS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE FOR THIS WEEKEND FROM 4 WINDS LAKELAND TIPIS WHO HAVE THEIR OWN SHOWER FACILITIES FOR THEIR CLIENTS.

TIPI HIRE INCLUDES FREE ENTRY TO THE MUSIC WEEKEND.

PLEASE CONTACT 4WINDS LAKELAND TIPIS DIRECTLY TO TAKE UP THIS OPTION

http://www.4windslakelandtipis.co.uk

10/08/08

THE IMPACT OF BAD WEATHER ON OUTDOOR EVENTS

There has recently been news of festivals being cancelled and the usual effects of heavy rain on grassland sites....loads of mud and vehicles in difficulties.

It makes me think how fortunate we are here in the wood.

Mud has not been a problem. Vehicles can park on firm standing areas. The glade performance area is well drained and there is shelter for the less than 200 target audience.   

You might need wellies because you come in contact with "wet grass" but not for mud. I live in the wood and wellies are something I never wear, although a good pair of comfortable waterproof boots are everyday essentials.

Some people see mud as all part of the festival fun but I prefer other sorts of fun. But perhaps I'm getting too old?

Barry (the procreator of pancosmic pyromanticism)

 

 

16/05/08

LOST IN THE WOODS

The good news is that

Jacob Golden plus The Battle of Land and Sea (both from portland, oregon) will fill the void left by the withdrawal of Ruby Throat on Sunday night.

Electra Glide will open on Sunday night.

Please see performer links on the Events Page.

 

The bad news is that there is some doubt as to whether

The almost invisible tiny the minute newt will appear on Saturday.

28/04/08

Lost in the Woods. Music Event STOP PRESS

Ruby Throat have been unable to work round the unforeseen commitments that led them to a change of night and now will be unable to play. They and we send apologies to those that will be disappointed by this news.

We hope to announce some additions to the bill in the next few days.

21/04/08

Lost in the Woods. Music Event STOP PRESS

Sunday headliners Ruby Throat will now be playing on Saturday alongside our other headliners Said The Shark

Apologies for the lack of information on the site due to my lack of website proficiency.

I am now undergoing corrective treatment involving birch branches and progress should be made during this week!

Barry

 

18/04/2008

 

Woodland work in progress

 

Around Easter the Wood underwent a period of "rebirth" in that many of the larger sycamore trees were coppiced to encourage the development of polewood shoots and poorly formed Birch trees were removed. Birch of good form were left to provide seed which will develop in the disturbed ground following the felling operations. Larch have been removed together with rough Sweet Chestnut and the larger beech.

 Management policy is now tending towards the wood being a coppice woodland but with the retention of  long lived species like Oak and Yew and with intensive thinning & pruning management of thicket areas and the use of well formed Holly for screening and landscaping.

Instead of the growing of commercial timber we are now "growing" social and cultural activities in particular with camping based music events.

It is not the intention to diversify the woodland in to a Camp Site or other form of commercial enterprise but rather to permit and encourage low scale wild camping and suitable clearings are being adapted for this purpose.

 

 

 

FFW Tipis & Yurts

Tents Available:

Through our partnership with 4 Winds Lakeland Tipis, Fell Foot Wood are able to offer a  variety of on site tentage. Fell Foot Wood also features an on site fuel & camping equipment shop owned by Lakeland Forest Fuels which should make your visit even more convenient.

FFW Events

Details on the  events available at Fell Foot Wood can be accessed through our events page