A few weeks ago, Rob a Scout Leader from Coalbrookedale Scout Group posted online a question “what's the weirdest thing you've found left in a tent after camp?” So, I made a Podcast using the answers that Scout Leaders from all around the world posted. The top 3 1) Car Keys 2)Head torch 3)Wallet. But what else did people find in the tent after camp? •In no particular order A fruit shoot juice Bottle A fleece jacket A cheese sandwiches Torches/Head torch Camp Clock Pen knife Wallet A large...

London Knife crime reached a four year high in the capital with 1,749 recorded stabbings of people aged under 25 in August 2016 up from 1,719 in June 2012. According to a Police and Crime Committee report, gang activity accounted for less than 5% of knife crimes. How can we stop knife crime? It really upsets me that young people are getting involved in knie crime and killing people for stupid reasons. Acid Attacks:- The number of acid attacks in London has soared in the past six years, new...

One of my favourite times of the year to take my scouts camping is in the autumn, nice and crisp mornings and cozy and relaxing around the warm campfire in the cold evenings is just magical, On a recent autumn camp, even though I spent the previous few weeks telling the scouts to wrap up warm in the evenings, bring a nice warm jumper, hat, scarf etc and explaining that we loose heat though our head and a hat is a must at night time, some scouts still forgot warm clothes at night time. The...

In Podcast Episode 24 , I discuss why I love being a Scout Leader, from teaching new skills to the young people to making amazing Adult leader friends from around the world not just here in the U.K www.scouts.org.uk/get-involved/map-page www.bushscout.org.uk www.frontierbushcraft.com

In Episode 28;- I chat about my recent Scout Camp with the "newbie’s" both scouts and leaders. We had a back to basics camp where the Scouts did everything themselves, cooking on open fires for example. The highlight being on Saturday night they played " Ready, Steady, Cook". This was the teams receiving random ingredients and then having to come up with a meal. The boys came up with stuffed chicken breasts was I was like WTF! But it turned out to be very very yummy. This weekend, myself...

Published on Oct 16, 2016 Here's a run down of what me & Grace chat about in Vlog 7 Vlog 7:- Twinkle Twinkle little star Bear Grylls Endevour Tour -Wembley Arena Camping Lantern Review what is the point in Geocaching? New woodland ways shop- Bakewell Wilkos- Blox Toy review Hints & tips for taking young people camping Grace ends the vlog by singing 1 of the songs shes been singing at school- twinkle twinkle

In Vlog 6, I talk about Gilwell Reunion, The Outdoor Trade show, my scout programme and competitions. Gilwell Reunion The Outdoor Trade show was held in Warwickshire a few weeks ago. The Outdoor Trade Show has come a long way since it began in 2006, where 46 exhibitors and 621 visitors were hosted in one hall at Stoneleigh Park. The show presents a fantastic opportunity for retail visitors to see a wide variety of outdoor brands presenting clothing, footwear and accessory products in the...

So after 4 months away for various reasons, manly having a new addition to The Yates household, Baby Thomas. I’m back podcasting and vlogging. In episode 20 I discuss about:- 1) The Bear Grylls Live Show http://www.beargryllslive.com/thetour 2) Phone...

A few weeks ago I chatted to a young man who goes under the name of “Bushcraft Boy”. He's 8 years old and his knowledge of camping and bushcraft is amazing. Ray Mears and Bear Grylls better becarefull, Bushcraft Boy is going to be the next be thing in the bushcraft world! In this interview we chatted about his recent fishing trip, his tarp tent video and other interesting things about Camping. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9XGpO0cJb6xyrHpe2ZcbA- Bushcraft Boy...

Here's a special Christmas podcast looking back over the past year of 2015’s of Big Man in the Woods. Here’s q quick recap... Episode 12- Mollie Hughes- 2012 climbed Mount Everest aged 21 Episode 13- my walk around black park in bucks, chat about Paul Kirley’s tree id course, black park used in films and Channel 5 10,000 B.C Episode 14 – Knife Throwing with John Taylor in god’s country Episode 16- quick catch up, scout camp,The Chilli festival in Essex, interview with crunchy critters,...

In episode 17:- Big Man in the woods talks to Terry Longhurst all about a new idea of his "BushScout" We discover what BushScout is all about:- The practical skills alliance! We are a national community of Scout Leaders who have a passion for teaching traditional and practical Scouting skills to other Scout Leaders. There are many Scout County's involved in Bushscout, each one is set up as its own team and has a nominated team leader who will co-ordinate local training days as well as...

In episode 16:- Big Man in the woods talks about a host of things, such as... •His invitation to the Craghoppers 50th Birthday bash, the talk with Tristan Gooley. •Varta torches and phones chargers review •Tip if you’re buying anything with DD Hammocks 3 competitions!! Yes 3 prizes to be won 1.Tristan Gooley book- The walkers guide to outdoor signs and Clues 2.Levison Woods Book- Walking the Nile 3.Camo hand painted fake nails – www.nailgals.com It’s all here in episode 16

Episode 15 sees Big Man in the Woods discussing Ticks and Lyme Disease. We chat to Stella from a Charity called Lyme Disease Action. We discuss ticks, what is lyme disease, tick prevision and treatment of Lyme Disease aswell as how to safely remove a tick http://www.lymediseaseaction.org.uk/ Tick Removers:- http://www.lymediseaseaction.org.uk/what-we-are-doing/shop/

Little John Taylor as he’s known in the Knife throwing scene, starting seriously throwing knifes not that long ago... Infact in 2005 After some months of throwing on his own he wanted to learn from others so he found the International Knife Throwers Hall of Fame (IKTHOF), based in Austin, Texas, on the internet. They had a tournament in October 2006 so off he went to learn. With world titles under his belt including 1st Place Speed throw. (17 knives stuck in 20 seconds) and also 1st Place 7...

In this podcast, I chat as I walk around the Black Park in Bucks I talk about the new Course I've Just signed up to, the new Bushcraft Journal, a 24hr competition, a new podcast I'm launching A big announcement about our new podcast sponsor- Anevay https://www.anevay.co.uk/outdoors http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/country-parks/black-park

On the 19th May 2012 Mollie became one of the youngest British climbers to summit Mount Everest at the age of 21. After 18 months of rigorous training, 2 months living in the harsh mountain environment and 18 hours climbing in the oxygen less world above 8,000m – Mollie completed her challenge. She now has a very exciting story to share. Listen to her story aswell as answer questions asked by Mark

Here's a special Christmas podcast looking back over the 10 episodes of Big Man in the Woods. I hope you all have a lovely Christmas and a very jolly and happy New Year. All the best for 2015 Cheers Mark

In episode 10:- We answer a phone call message I got from a listener asking what is a good knife for his 11yr old son. A quick overview of my Scout " Dump" Camp I call up Paul Kirtley to ask about his new podcast he is launching this month. http://paulkirtley.co.uk/2014/survival-psychology-with-dr-sarita-robinson/ Sleeping bag guide- what are the different types. http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/expert-advice/sleeping-bag-guide A newspaper story about a grenade blowing up in a wood...

John is both Founder and Head Instructor at Woodcraft School. He was appointed as chief instructor for Ray Mears, receiving his antler handled instructor knife unusually after only one season. Prior to his teaching career John worked in conservation management, traditional woodland skills and management practices. He holds formal teaching qualifications and has been instructing in outdoor education and natural history since 1994, mainly in bushcraft from 1997. He has made a full time career...

In this podcast , I chat as I walk around the ground of Osterley House. This was meant to be a video blog, but my camera died when I got home, lucky enough I was able to save the audio. I chat about how to get kids out and about in the autumn, Paul Kirtley's new video. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/osterley-park/

A while back I chatted to Terry Longhurst , not only is he a Group Scout Leader in Essex, hes a great bloke whose interested in many outdoors activities, such as canoeing, bushcraft, camping to name a few things. In this interview he tells us about his 2 year experience with Woodland Ways as he completes his Woodland Wayer course. Terry also tells us about a book he helped to co write- The Outdoor Adventure Manual

Welcome to Episode #6 Mark visits The world of Bushcraft shop, does a spot of shopping in the Wilko's camping sale, bumps into Bear Grylls and talks about Gilwell Reunion 2014 plus more chit chat. ******************************************** Heres a brief round up of some of the things discussed in this episode. The World of Bushcraft:- So the Big Man headed north to Bedford to visit Woodland ways new shop- The World of Bushcraft. It’s a great shop selling all sorts of things from...

Episode 5 Mark talks about his latest experimenting with Char Cloth and what his favourite material for making char cloth is. Top 10 tips on Camping mistakes/errors article from the Telegraph. How to start a fire using your own urine. Mark also gives a review on the Craghopper BG Soft shell survivor Jacket and a new feature in the podcast, music from an unsigned band.

In Episode 4 Mark chats to Danny Reid from A Journey into Bushcraft. Danny has a very popular Youtube channel which is a visual blog about his "Journey into Bushcraft" We find out why Danny got into bushcraft, his favourite piece of camping kit is his Brew Kit and also his latest Claim to fame

In the past Mark used to work on Professional Radio. On one of his old Stations - Time 106.6, Mark used to have a regular caller who started to make some jingles to use. I played only 1 jingle, which is the 1st jingle you will hear! Time and time again, Mark is asked to dig out this jingles are play them. So here’s a short podcast with some of those “cheesey and rather bad" jingles. Big Man in the woods normal podcast will resume in episode #4 Enjoy the jingles. Bet you won’t stop...