Evening Flufftails,
For those of you who are travelling by train, here are the list of times that we will be able to pick you up from Haltwhistle railway station (NE49 9HN):
For Set-Up Day (Thursday 26 September):
15:00
15:30
18:00
Additional journeys are available on request.
For the main day (Friday 27 September):
14:00
14:40
15:20
16:00
16:40
If you arrive earlier, please wait in Haltwhistle until the first pick-up at 14:00. Shops and cafes are a few minutes’ walk from the railway station.
If you arrive later, please arrange a lift with other attendee(s).
In case of travel disruption, please note we can only provide lifts to/from Haltwhistle. If you need to, please make alternative travel arrangements to/from the Haltwhistle area.
For any queries or to help give us an idea of how many will need picking up at any of these times, please send a message to @WildNorthComms or email events@wildnorth.uk.
For those of you who are travelling by train, here are the list of times that we will be able to pick you up from Haltwhistle railway station (NE49 9HN):
For Set-Up Day (Thursday 26 September):
15:00
15:30
18:00
Additional journeys are available on request.
For the main day (Friday 27 September):
14:00
14:40
15:20
16:00
16:40
If you arrive earlier, please wait in Haltwhistle until the first pick-up at 14:00. Shops and cafes are a few minutes’ walk from the railway station.
If you arrive later, please arrange a lift with other attendee(s).
In case of travel disruption, please note we can only provide lifts to/from Haltwhistle. If you need to, please make alternative travel arrangements to/from the Haltwhistle area.
For any queries or to help give us an idea of how many will need picking up at any of these times, please send a message to @WildNorthComms or email events@wildnorth.uk.
Evening Flufftails,
Just a quick reminder, we're still looking for teams for the Kubb Tournament.
On top of that, we're waiting on team names from those who have already submitted your entries.
Send us a message @WildNorthComms or email events@wildnorth.uk with your team name and participants.
Thank you all.
Just a quick reminder, we're still looking for teams for the Kubb Tournament.
On top of that, we're waiting on team names from those who have already submitted your entries.
Send us a message @WildNorthComms or email events@wildnorth.uk with your team name and participants.
Thank you all.
Evening Flufftails!
We are a few days away from Wild North! As such, we'd like to present you with what food will be provided during the event:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SRc2cQ8YCaYV-gs9RsEVwkg-Mw_V9SCb/
We are a few days away from Wild North! As such, we'd like to present you with what food will be provided during the event:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SRc2cQ8YCaYV-gs9RsEVwkg-Mw_V9SCb/
Google Docs
Wild North 2024 Menu.docx
Wild North 2024 Menu Breakfast (Saturday - Monday) Continental Cereal (Cocopops, Rice Crispies, Cornflakes, GF Cornflakes) with full-fat/semi-skimmed milk and soya available Toast (White/Wholemeal/Gluten-Free) Jams and Spreads provided Apples Oranges Tea/Coffee…
Hello everyone, with Wild North only a few days away, here is a list for attendees of what to bring:
- Proof of identity
- Bedding (e.g. sleeping bag, sheets, blanket)
- Pillow and pillowcase
- Warm clothes
- Toiletries (e.g. toothpaste, soap, shampoo)
- Towels
- Cash for Sunday takeaway and Trading Post
- Spending money for Beamish - admission (£24.95 adult, £18.95 student), food, gifts
- Snacks and drinks (optional)
- Multi-socket extension cord
The nearest shops, facilities and cash machines are in Haltwhistle, 4 miles away (10 min drive). Therefore, please bring what you need when you first arrive. Someone may offer you a lift back to the shops, but this cannot be guaranteed.
Please note that all food (except the Sunday food truck) is provided and included in your registration fee. You may bring a few extra items, but the group food gets priority fridge space.
For outdoor activities like the country hike, walking boots and thick socks would be preferred.
- Proof of identity
- Bedding (e.g. sleeping bag, sheets, blanket)
- Pillow and pillowcase
- Warm clothes
- Toiletries (e.g. toothpaste, soap, shampoo)
- Towels
- Cash for Sunday takeaway and Trading Post
- Spending money for Beamish - admission (£24.95 adult, £18.95 student), food, gifts
- Snacks and drinks (optional)
- Multi-socket extension cord
The nearest shops, facilities and cash machines are in Haltwhistle, 4 miles away (10 min drive). Therefore, please bring what you need when you first arrive. Someone may offer you a lift back to the shops, but this cannot be guaranteed.
Please note that all food (except the Sunday food truck) is provided and included in your registration fee. You may bring a few extra items, but the group food gets priority fridge space.
For outdoor activities like the country hike, walking boots and thick socks would be preferred.
FINAL REMINDER FOR SIGNUPS
Attendees should register for Sword workshops here while there's still time: https://ManchesterSchoolofArms.as.me/?appointmentType=66974358
We also have plenty of spaces left for the Tug-of-War event. Register here: https://ManchesterSchoolofArms.as.me/?appointmentType=67808532
Doing so now is better than joining in on the day!
Attendees should register for Sword workshops here while there's still time: https://ManchesterSchoolofArms.as.me/?appointmentType=66974358
We also have plenty of spaces left for the Tug-of-War event. Register here: https://ManchesterSchoolofArms.as.me/?appointmentType=67808532
Doing so now is better than joining in on the day!
manchesterschoolofarms.as.me
Schedule your appointment online ManchesterSchoolofArms
The Wild North Quiz will begin at 9pm in the Red Room! We have enough question sheets for ten teams, so bring your mates over to see which team knows most about forests, the normal and enchanted kind!
Charity Raffle + Closing Ceremony delayed by 30 minutes, to give everyone a chance to eat dinner tonight.
Evening Flufftails!
Hope you all have recovered after a fantastic con last week. We have recovered some items that have been left behind, if you believe any of the following are yours, be sure to let us know in @WildNorthComms or our email events@wildnorth.uk:
1 Purple wool hat
2 Green Towels
1 Battery Pack
Hope you all have recovered after a fantastic con last week. We have recovered some items that have been left behind, if you believe any of the following are yours, be sure to let us know in @WildNorthComms or our email events@wildnorth.uk:
2 Green Towels
1 Battery Pack
Hello everyone! Thank you to all who attended Wild North 2024: The Enchanted Forest.
Seeing all the photos and memories shared in the chats and on social media has been fantastic. There had been worries that we would be in for a rainy weekend, but miraculously, the convention was dry until the very last day. We even got to see the stars one evening.
Now, onto the announcements:
Little Paws Ferret Rescue have told us how much they enjoyed their return to Featherstone Castle. Our charity total last year was already impressive enough, but against all odds, you all have exceeded expectations. This year, we raised a total of £1,083.39! No doubt they will be delighted by your support and generosity.
As you may know, the team here is always open to feedback and suggestions to improve next year’s Wild North. Therefore, if you have any ideas, thoughts, or general comments (anonymous if you wish), we have a feedback form for you all to fill in. The form will be open until Friday 18th October. Based on the responses we receive, we will publish a follow-up newsletter on all channels: https://forms.gle/UQZ7Yhh8kZZTU4S28
Wild North will return on the 26th to 29th September 2025. Registration will open in the new year (be on the lookout for future announcements), but you can save your details for next year on the registration site right now: https://regsys.myfurry.name/NEU/User/?id=5
We look forward to seeing you as Twizell travels to our new larger home in Chester-le-Street for Wild North: Haunted Halls.
Seeing all the photos and memories shared in the chats and on social media has been fantastic. There had been worries that we would be in for a rainy weekend, but miraculously, the convention was dry until the very last day. We even got to see the stars one evening.
Now, onto the announcements:
Little Paws Ferret Rescue have told us how much they enjoyed their return to Featherstone Castle. Our charity total last year was already impressive enough, but against all odds, you all have exceeded expectations. This year, we raised a total of £1,083.39! No doubt they will be delighted by your support and generosity.
As you may know, the team here is always open to feedback and suggestions to improve next year’s Wild North. Therefore, if you have any ideas, thoughts, or general comments (anonymous if you wish), we have a feedback form for you all to fill in. The form will be open until Friday 18th October. Based on the responses we receive, we will publish a follow-up newsletter on all channels: https://forms.gle/UQZ7Yhh8kZZTU4S28
Wild North will return on the 26th to 29th September 2025. Registration will open in the new year (be on the lookout for future announcements), but you can save your details for next year on the registration site right now: https://regsys.myfurry.name/NEU/User/?id=5
We look forward to seeing you as Twizell travels to our new larger home in Chester-le-Street for Wild North: Haunted Halls.
Google Docs
Wild North 2024 Feedback
Thank you for attending Wild North 2024. Please share your thoughts, ideas, and comments here.
You can submit a form for each topic, or you can submit one form to cover everything.
Name is optional.
Although we are moving venue next year, you are welcome…
You can submit a form for each topic, or you can submit one form to cover everything.
Name is optional.
Although we are moving venue next year, you are welcome…
Hello everyone! We appreciate all the detailed feedback and suggestions we received this year. After reviewing all your responses and discussing them as a team, we have written down a list of changes we wish to implement to address your feedback.
While some issues are beyond our control, here’s how we plan to use your feedback to make the experience better for everyone for Wild North 2025:
Accessibility:
* We will prioritise mobility and accessibility, ensuring our activities are accessible. This will include providing enough space for people to move around and level access and ramps wherever possible.
* Our priority will also extend to printed materials such as our conbook, conbadges, and room signage, ensuring they are clear and meet accessibility standards.
* We will make sure any official maps and timetables are kept up to date with changes.
Newcomers:
* We were glad to see some new faces amongst our attendees this year. Still, we appreciate that our convention is unique compared to other furry events in the United Kingdom, which comes with unique expectations. As such, we will review our advice for first-timers, including what they should bring, so they have a seamless start to the con.
Events:
* We will provide daily updates of events, both online and at con-ops.
* We were glad to read plenty of positive feedback about the events we had this year and the variety on offer. We will continue to offer a range of events, and we welcome your suggestions and offers for events to run next year.
* Next year, We will improve our process for submitting and checking donations to our charity raffle.
* As our Trading Post becomes more established, so do people’s expectations around it. We will ensure our planning and guidelines are thorough so traders know what to expect.
Transport:
* We plan to will increase the number of shuttle services for people arriving by public transport.
* We are also looking into cafes and restaurants to recommend in Chester-le-Street whilst you wait for your shuttle or your journey home.
Volunteering:
* We appreciate all the attendees who took time out to help us make the convention enjoyable for everyone. As such, we will continue to offer plenty of opportunities for people to volunteer, whether at con-ops, as event stewards, or elsewhere.
* We will also ensure that volunteers are fully prepared for their roles. This will include briefings, FAQ sheets, radio training, and a clear setting of expectations for both volunteers and organisers.
* We will issue first aiders with a different-coloured lanyard so they are easily visible to attendees in emergencies.
Featherstone Castle and Catering:
As you know, 2024 is our last year at Featherstone Castle. We appreciate the feedback you’ve given about our venue for the past four iterations and the hard work of our kitchen and catering volunteers. We will pass relevant feedback to Featherstone Castle, which includes:
* Heating – ensuring centrally heated areas are warm enough.
* Our appreciation for the renovations (for example, the Oak Hall staircase).
* Suggesting further improvements, such as fixing uneven floors and providing ramps for small single steps.
* The condition of the riverside path – although the eroded section is beyond the castle’s property boundaries, the venue can inform future groups.
Lumley Castle:
Lastly, we are aware of discussions around our new venue for 2025. As such:
* We will do our utmost to continue the unique experience that Wild North provides. With a maximum attendance count of 100, we are confident we can keep the personal feel of our con.
* Moreover, many of our most popular events will continue, including Swordplay workshops and the Kubb Tournament.
* We plan to provide multiple attending options, including attending-only and day access. We hope this will allow as many of you as possible to join us. In the next couple of months, we plan to announce prices for the con.
* Like our old venue, our new venue is a medieval castle. As such, we aim to maintain our relaxed props policy, and we will speak with the venue to
While some issues are beyond our control, here’s how we plan to use your feedback to make the experience better for everyone for Wild North 2025:
Accessibility:
* We will prioritise mobility and accessibility, ensuring our activities are accessible. This will include providing enough space for people to move around and level access and ramps wherever possible.
* Our priority will also extend to printed materials such as our conbook, conbadges, and room signage, ensuring they are clear and meet accessibility standards.
* We will make sure any official maps and timetables are kept up to date with changes.
Newcomers:
* We were glad to see some new faces amongst our attendees this year. Still, we appreciate that our convention is unique compared to other furry events in the United Kingdom, which comes with unique expectations. As such, we will review our advice for first-timers, including what they should bring, so they have a seamless start to the con.
Events:
* We will provide daily updates of events, both online and at con-ops.
* We were glad to read plenty of positive feedback about the events we had this year and the variety on offer. We will continue to offer a range of events, and we welcome your suggestions and offers for events to run next year.
* Next year, We will improve our process for submitting and checking donations to our charity raffle.
* As our Trading Post becomes more established, so do people’s expectations around it. We will ensure our planning and guidelines are thorough so traders know what to expect.
Transport:
* We plan to will increase the number of shuttle services for people arriving by public transport.
* We are also looking into cafes and restaurants to recommend in Chester-le-Street whilst you wait for your shuttle or your journey home.
Volunteering:
* We appreciate all the attendees who took time out to help us make the convention enjoyable for everyone. As such, we will continue to offer plenty of opportunities for people to volunteer, whether at con-ops, as event stewards, or elsewhere.
* We will also ensure that volunteers are fully prepared for their roles. This will include briefings, FAQ sheets, radio training, and a clear setting of expectations for both volunteers and organisers.
* We will issue first aiders with a different-coloured lanyard so they are easily visible to attendees in emergencies.
Featherstone Castle and Catering:
As you know, 2024 is our last year at Featherstone Castle. We appreciate the feedback you’ve given about our venue for the past four iterations and the hard work of our kitchen and catering volunteers. We will pass relevant feedback to Featherstone Castle, which includes:
* Heating – ensuring centrally heated areas are warm enough.
* Our appreciation for the renovations (for example, the Oak Hall staircase).
* Suggesting further improvements, such as fixing uneven floors and providing ramps for small single steps.
* The condition of the riverside path – although the eroded section is beyond the castle’s property boundaries, the venue can inform future groups.
Lumley Castle:
Lastly, we are aware of discussions around our new venue for 2025. As such:
* We will do our utmost to continue the unique experience that Wild North provides. With a maximum attendance count of 100, we are confident we can keep the personal feel of our con.
* Moreover, many of our most popular events will continue, including Swordplay workshops and the Kubb Tournament.
* We plan to provide multiple attending options, including attending-only and day access. We hope this will allow as many of you as possible to join us. In the next couple of months, we plan to announce prices for the con.
* Like our old venue, our new venue is a medieval castle. As such, we aim to maintain our relaxed props policy, and we will speak with the venue to
ensure you can enjoy the surroundings as you like.
* Attendees enjoyed the ability to switch off from modern life during our con so we will continue with this philosophy. You won’t need a mobile phone or any technology to participate in Wild North. We will continue to provide daily updates at the con-ops noticeboard alongside updates on Telegram.
* We will prepare floor plans and maps to ensure our new venue is easy to navigate.
* Twizell is also considering acquiring a flag and discussing where to fly it with the venue.
Following Data Protection rules, we will delete attendee information from the registration system unless you have asked us to save your details. If you need to, please enter your details again when registration opens in 2025.
This is the part of the con cycle when we hibernate! However, we will continue to work behind the scenes. The Telegram, Discord, Facebook, and Bluesky pages will remain available. Of course, you can contact the organisers on Telegram (@WildNorthComms) or email us at events@wildnorth.uk.
Yours sincerely,
The Wild North Team
Silverley, Tyde, Greskil Vulfhart, Sascha, Vannin, Gamepopper, Akai
* Attendees enjoyed the ability to switch off from modern life during our con so we will continue with this philosophy. You won’t need a mobile phone or any technology to participate in Wild North. We will continue to provide daily updates at the con-ops noticeboard alongside updates on Telegram.
* We will prepare floor plans and maps to ensure our new venue is easy to navigate.
* Twizell is also considering acquiring a flag and discussing where to fly it with the venue.
Following Data Protection rules, we will delete attendee information from the registration system unless you have asked us to save your details. If you need to, please enter your details again when registration opens in 2025.
This is the part of the con cycle when we hibernate! However, we will continue to work behind the scenes. The Telegram, Discord, Facebook, and Bluesky pages will remain available. Of course, you can contact the organisers on Telegram (@WildNorthComms) or email us at events@wildnorth.uk.
Yours sincerely,
The Wild North Team
Silverley, Tyde, Greskil Vulfhart, Sascha, Vannin, Gamepopper, Akai
Happy Friday everyone! Hope you all have a fantastic weekend. You can join the conversation about Wild North online in many places:
Telegram: t.me/WildNorthUD
Discord: discord.gg/TDE399rjB6
X: @WildNorthEvent
BlueSky: @wildnorth.bsky.social
Facebook: WildNorthUK
Telegram: t.me/WildNorthUD
Discord: discord.gg/TDE399rjB6
X: @WildNorthEvent
BlueSky: @wildnorth.bsky.social
Facebook: WildNorthUK
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Greetings new subscribers! We are happy to see you join us and express an interest in Wild North 2025.
If you would like to chat with fellow furries, previous WN attendees and newcomers alike, feel free to check out the official Wild North chats at the links below:
On Topic: https://t.me/+PEdkrZUuXyZjMTY0
Off Topic: https://t.me/+ApKgfU4QeQlmZmZk
If you would like to chat with fellow furries, previous WN attendees and newcomers alike, feel free to check out the official Wild North chats at the links below:
On Topic: https://t.me/+PEdkrZUuXyZjMTY0
Off Topic: https://t.me/+ApKgfU4QeQlmZmZk
Telegram
Wild North 2025 (On Topic)
The Haunted Halls: 26 - 29 Sept 2025
Off Topic: https://t.me/+ApKgfU4QeQlmZmZk
Announcements: https://t.me/WildNorthUD
Website: wildnorth.uk
Discord: discord.gg/TDE399rjB6
X: WildNorthEvent
BlueSky: wildnorth.bsky.social
Facebook: WildNorthUK
Off Topic: https://t.me/+ApKgfU4QeQlmZmZk
Announcements: https://t.me/WildNorthUD
Website: wildnorth.uk
Discord: discord.gg/TDE399rjB6
X: WildNorthEvent
BlueSky: wildnorth.bsky.social
Facebook: WildNorthUK
Hello Flufftails!
The official website for Wild North 2025 is now live! All our up-to-date info on the convention can be found below:
wildnorth.uk
The official website for Wild North 2025 is now live! All our up-to-date info on the convention can be found below:
wildnorth.uk
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