Introduction to Foraging weekend (Ref. FOR 01)
Introduction
Celticos offers you the wonderful opportunity to spend the weekend in the picturesque setting of Caernarforn, North Wales, learning and developing the skills used in foraging for food, and also getting to know the local community.
The weekend course takes place at the Celtic Royal Hotel www.celtic-royal.co.uk in Caernarforn and is open to residential and for non-residential guests . This hotel has been selected by Celticos for its excellent facilities that will guarantee you a pleasurable and memorable stay.
Our experienced trainers will impart their expertise and provide you with a wealth of valuable knowledge in a series of:
- special presentations
- lectures
- workshops
- outdoor walks
All the above activities have been crafted to ensure that you learn and have fun at the same time. This is an excellent opportunity for you to enjoy an introduction to foraging and, at the same time, get to know our local trainer Rowenna Williams and Marcus Harrison, who is one of the UK’S leading experts.
Marcus Harrison
With more than 35 years experience in wild foods, Marcus Harrison is one of the UK’s top wild food specialists; his Wild Food School courses catering for everyone from first timers and novices looking to get their first steps on the wild food ladder, to cutting-edge chefs looking for inspired culinary twists, to survival professionals. With his knowledge and experience Marcus has not only written extensively about wild foods but is often consulted by media organisations, most recently by The National Geographic magazine. Marcus has also given numerous talks at the Eden Project in Cornwall, and is a regular speaker at the Natural History Museum. click to visit Wild Foods
This course is supported by the Snowdonia National park.
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Essentials
Who is this for?
Novices or individuals with limited experience of foraging.
What does the course entail?
Over the weekend, a few short walks, accompanied by the guides, will take place in order to introduce some practical elements of foraging.
What should I bring?
It is essential that you and have suitable and comfortable walking footwear. In addition you should bring other essential walking equipment such as a rucksack, water, waterproof jacket etc
Itinerary
Final itinerary will be published shortly.
Residential or non-residential Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon with a combination of expertise Knowledge and local input professionally presented but also ensuring a pleasurable and enjoyable stay. Lectures, presentations, on hand tutorials, workshops, outdoor walks, cooking tips
Marcus Harrison - Guest Speaker & one of UK leading experts
www.wildfoodschool.co.uk
Alun Gruffydd - Educational Manager Snowdonia National Park
www.eryri-npa.gov.uk
Rowenna Williams - local foraging trainer/ guide Celticos Ltd.
Alun Prichard - National Trust
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wales/
Cynan Jones-local mushrooms
www.themushroomgarden.com
Alun Fôn Williams Tourism Development Officer, Gwynedd Council
www.visitsnowdonia.info
John Harold, Moel y Ci Enviromental Centre
www.moelyci.org
Catrin Elin Roberts
Topics All aspects of foraging introduction Country code especially related to conservation/ sustainability and rules of foraging Cooking tips Wardens to discuss potential walks and what there is to see in North Wales
Target audience Novice or individuals with limited experience of foraging
Aims (customer) For the customer - to gain knowledge, experience and confidence to peruse their hobby of foraging further To combine the learning with an enjoyable relaxed, friendly stay at the destination with added value local offerings being provided.
To give the customer the opportunity to participate in further advanced courses and guided walks in the future.
Aims (Celticos Ltd) To give customer satisfaction and ensure further introductory courses will be required in the future.
Availability
Dates
| From | To | Availability | Cost Per Person | Book This Course |
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| Friday, December 25, 2015 | Friday, December 25, 2015 | 54 places | £95.00 | Book |
| Room type | Price | Buy now |
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| Celtic Royal - double occupancy | £118.00 |
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| Celtic Royal - single occupancy | £84.00 |
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Contact
All of our activities, themed walks and courses can be booked online or call in to any of the Tourism centres below for further information.
Telephone bookings can be made using credit and debit cards through the Caernarfon office (01286) 672232
Winter opening times of the Centres
10 am – 15.30 pm Mon to Sat
Summer opening times
9.30 am – 16.30 pm Mon to Sun
Gwynedd Council's Tourist Information Centres:
| Barmouth Station Road Barmouth LL42 1LU T: (01341) 280787 F: (01341) 280787 |
Porthmadog High Street Porthmadog LL49 9LP T: (01766) 512981 F: (01766) 515312 |
Caernarfon Oriel Pendeithsh Castle St Caernarfon LL55 1SE T: (01286) 672232 F: (01286) 676476 |
