Hey guys
With the con coming closer I would just like to open the field for a couple of things.
First of all any art submissions for the con, is still open for anyone.
Also we are having a con book! Any submissions for this are welcome..it can be art, writing, thematic drawings, pics from previous years etc.
If you want to submit anything please contact Tyde.
~Kivuli
With the con coming closer I would just like to open the field for a couple of things.
First of all any art submissions for the con, is still open for anyone.
Also we are having a con book! Any submissions for this are welcome..it can be art, writing, thematic drawings, pics from previous years etc.
If you want to submit anything please contact Tyde.
~Kivuli
Evening everyone, for those travelling from further afield, a reminder that lower-price advance train tickets are still available. As usual though, they are limited, so make sure to book in good time. 🚂 🐿
www.northernrailway.co.uk
www.lner.co.uk
www.virgintrains.co.uk
PS We can pick people up from Haltwhistle station, and drop them off afterwards (either back at Haltwhistle, or at Chester-le-Street/Newcastle after our Beamish trip).
www.northernrailway.co.uk
www.lner.co.uk
www.virgintrains.co.uk
PS We can pick people up from Haltwhistle station, and drop them off afterwards (either back at Haltwhistle, or at Chester-le-Street/Newcastle after our Beamish trip).
Ok for those eagle eyed fuzzies among you you may have spotted on the schedule an event called the Kubb Tournament on Saturday afternoon.
For those who don't know it its a viking lawn game of knocking down your opponents' towers before finishing off the king. (There's a link on the website with more details)
This is a team event and we're asking people who are interested to sign up ahead of the con.
We need 4 teams of three players (and yes fursuiters can play and are indeed encouraged! One suiter per team)
So gather your raiding party, pillage your enemies' towers and topple the king!
Message Tyde with team sign ups heh and we look forward to some interesting team names!
~Kivuli
For those who don't know it its a viking lawn game of knocking down your opponents' towers before finishing off the king. (There's a link on the website with more details)
This is a team event and we're asking people who are interested to sign up ahead of the con.
We need 4 teams of three players (and yes fursuiters can play and are indeed encouraged! One suiter per team)
So gather your raiding party, pillage your enemies' towers and topple the king!
Message Tyde with team sign ups heh and we look forward to some interesting team names!
~Kivuli
Small change to the schedule: check-out on Monday 30 Sept has been brought forward slightly to 11am. This is to give the venue time to get things ready for the next group. Please bear this in mind if you're booking transport on the Monday, and apologies for any inconvenience. Although for those of us going to Beamish, it does mean we get there an hour earlier!
Website will be updated this weekend.
Website will be updated this weekend.
Morning, who'd be up for drawing some artwork for our beer label? We're looking to have something by the end of August. Message Zieg for the details.
Would you like some more flexible reg options? We are now offering Weekend and Day registration, so you can decide how long to join us for. The full range of reg options is:
Full: £150
Weekend: £100 (arrive Sat 28th morning, Depart Sun 29th after 12 noon, or Mon 30th)
Day: £50 per day (includes overnight stay. Depart by 12 noon the following day)
Reg close date is still the 31st for all options.
We're currently upgrading our reg system with the Weekend and Day options. In the meantime, if you'd like one of these options, please register as normal, then email us. We'll adjust your reg at our end
~Kivuli
Full: £150
Weekend: £100 (arrive Sat 28th morning, Depart Sun 29th after 12 noon, or Mon 30th)
Day: £50 per day (includes overnight stay. Depart by 12 noon the following day)
Reg close date is still the 31st for all options.
We're currently upgrading our reg system with the Weekend and Day options. In the meantime, if you'd like one of these options, please register as normal, then email us. We'll adjust your reg at our end
~Kivuli
Afternoon folks!
Just as a reminder that registration and payment closes for Wild North on the 31st of August so be sure to get booked and paid up
If there are any issues with the registration contact myself, Tyde or Zieg
~Kivuli
Just as a reminder that registration and payment closes for Wild North on the 31st of August so be sure to get booked and paid up
If there are any issues with the registration contact myself, Tyde or Zieg
~Kivuli
Good morning! Today is the final day for Wild North reg and payment. If you have any questions or issues about reg, send us a message - we're around most of today. See you soon!
A few of you are yet to choose your rooms. Please log back into RegSys and choose your room by the end of tomorrow (Thu 5 Sept). Thanks!
Wild North 2019 - Pre Arrival Newsletter
Hello! There's not long until Wild North 2019 gets underway. To make sure everyone is prepared, here are a few things to remember.
Proof of Age
Wild North is an 18+ event, as agreed with our venue and insurers. Anybody found to be under 18 will need to leave the venue at their own expense. To make your check-in as easy as possible (and possibly save yourself a long trek home from a remote location), please bring some government-approved proof of age. This must show your name, photograph, and date of birth, and these details must match your registration.
This can be:
- Passport
- Driving Licence (full or provisional)
- Any card with the Home Office PASS logo
- Government-issued ID card
There is still time to apply for any of these documents, including passports (using the one-week or one-day service).
We cannot accept documents like birth certificates, college cards, bus passes, or letters from your mum.
Address
Featherstone Castle
Hall Bank
Featherstone
Haltwhistle
Northumberland
NE49 0JG
Arrival time
3pm
This is when we get actual access to the castle building. If you're driving, you can arrive slightly earlier. But if you're here significantly early, you likely won't be allowed in, and we may not even be there ourselves!
What to bring
- Proof of age
- Bedding, sleeping bag or blanket
- Warm clothes
- Toiletries (e.g. toothpaste, soap, shampoo)
- Towels
- Spending money for Beamish - admission (£19.50), food and gifts
The nearest shops and facilities are in Haltwhistle, 4 miles away (10 min drive). Therefore please try and bring what you need when you first arrive. Someone may offer you a lift back to the shops, but this cannot be guaranteed.
Note that all food is provided, and included in your registration fee. You may bring a few extra items if you wish, but the food for everyone gets priority fridge space.
A note about heating:
The larger bedrooms (Tanngrisnir, Tanngnjostr, Arvakr and Alsvin) are centrally heated. Other bedrooms have wall mounted radiators. The event spaces have fireplaces.
Even so, remember we are in a 13th Century castle in northern England in autumn. Nights in particular can get chilly, and we cannot guarantee everywhere will be warm. So please be prepared to keep warm.
Pick-up from Haltwhistle
To coincide with the following trains from Newcastle on Friday 27th:
Departs 1339, arrives 1431
Departs 1443 , arrives 1527
Departs 1540, arrives 1642
Please note that trains also depart Newcastle at about 20 past each hour, arriving about 15 past the next hour. If you take one of these trains, please wait for the next pickup.
If you arrive after these times, or are travelling via Carlisle, please contact us, and someone will collect you.
Remember we have access to the castle from 3pm. If you arrive earlier, you may have to find lunch in Haltwhistle until we're ready to collect you.
Any questions?
Please contact us, preferably by email. We cannot guarantee that a Telegram post will be read. The address is wildnorthuk@gmail.com
Twizell!
The Wild North team
Hello! There's not long until Wild North 2019 gets underway. To make sure everyone is prepared, here are a few things to remember.
Proof of Age
Wild North is an 18+ event, as agreed with our venue and insurers. Anybody found to be under 18 will need to leave the venue at their own expense. To make your check-in as easy as possible (and possibly save yourself a long trek home from a remote location), please bring some government-approved proof of age. This must show your name, photograph, and date of birth, and these details must match your registration.
This can be:
- Passport
- Driving Licence (full or provisional)
- Any card with the Home Office PASS logo
- Government-issued ID card
There is still time to apply for any of these documents, including passports (using the one-week or one-day service).
We cannot accept documents like birth certificates, college cards, bus passes, or letters from your mum.
Address
Featherstone Castle
Hall Bank
Featherstone
Haltwhistle
Northumberland
NE49 0JG
Arrival time
3pm
This is when we get actual access to the castle building. If you're driving, you can arrive slightly earlier. But if you're here significantly early, you likely won't be allowed in, and we may not even be there ourselves!
What to bring
- Proof of age
- Bedding, sleeping bag or blanket
- Warm clothes
- Toiletries (e.g. toothpaste, soap, shampoo)
- Towels
- Spending money for Beamish - admission (£19.50), food and gifts
The nearest shops and facilities are in Haltwhistle, 4 miles away (10 min drive). Therefore please try and bring what you need when you first arrive. Someone may offer you a lift back to the shops, but this cannot be guaranteed.
Note that all food is provided, and included in your registration fee. You may bring a few extra items if you wish, but the food for everyone gets priority fridge space.
A note about heating:
The larger bedrooms (Tanngrisnir, Tanngnjostr, Arvakr and Alsvin) are centrally heated. Other bedrooms have wall mounted radiators. The event spaces have fireplaces.
Even so, remember we are in a 13th Century castle in northern England in autumn. Nights in particular can get chilly, and we cannot guarantee everywhere will be warm. So please be prepared to keep warm.
Pick-up from Haltwhistle
To coincide with the following trains from Newcastle on Friday 27th:
Departs 1339, arrives 1431
Departs 1443 , arrives 1527
Departs 1540, arrives 1642
Please note that trains also depart Newcastle at about 20 past each hour, arriving about 15 past the next hour. If you take one of these trains, please wait for the next pickup.
If you arrive after these times, or are travelling via Carlisle, please contact us, and someone will collect you.
Remember we have access to the castle from 3pm. If you arrive earlier, you may have to find lunch in Haltwhistle until we're ready to collect you.
Any questions?
Please contact us, preferably by email. We cannot guarantee that a Telegram post will be read. The address is wildnorthuk@gmail.com
Twizell!
The Wild North team
Hello Folks!
Wild North is right around the corner!
Some of you may remember us mentioning about the Kubb game we are running over the weekend.
So far we still only have 1 team signed up and there is room for 3 more.
Teams are no more than 3 people, and only one fursuiter may enter per team.
If you want a team made and put on the the list please speak to Tyde
Thank you
~Kivuli
Wild North is right around the corner!
Some of you may remember us mentioning about the Kubb game we are running over the weekend.
So far we still only have 1 team signed up and there is room for 3 more.
Teams are no more than 3 people, and only one fursuiter may enter per team.
If you want a team made and put on the the list please speak to Tyde
Thank you
~Kivuli
Evening Folks!
Wild North is upon us but there are still a couple more things to announce in the coming days.
Today I would like to announce that we are supporting a charity based in the North East called Pawz For Thought.
They are a long running charity dedicated to helping look after, provide for and rehome animals.
To help raise some money we are having a prize raffle. It will be £1 per strip. Prizes will range from sweets to full goodie bags and plushies!
General donations will also be welcome over the weekend as.
If you wish to know more here is their website: https://www.pawzforthought.org/
Look forward to seeing you all this weekend and I hope we can raise a good sum between this merry bunch
~Kivuli
Wild North is upon us but there are still a couple more things to announce in the coming days.
Today I would like to announce that we are supporting a charity based in the North East called Pawz For Thought.
They are a long running charity dedicated to helping look after, provide for and rehome animals.
To help raise some money we are having a prize raffle. It will be £1 per strip. Prizes will range from sweets to full goodie bags and plushies!
General donations will also be welcome over the weekend as.
If you wish to know more here is their website: https://www.pawzforthought.org/
Look forward to seeing you all this weekend and I hope we can raise a good sum between this merry bunch
~Kivuli
www.pawzforthought.org
Home
Animal Rescue and Adoption in Newcastle
Hi Guys
The Con is tomorrow and I thought it best to let you all know exactly what is happening food wise!
Breakfasts: Hot and Cold options available. Cereals, toast, bacon, sausage, beans, black pudding, mushrooms are all available
Friday Dinner:
Curry Night. A mild curry served with rice. Extra spice options will be provided
Saturday Lunch:
Twizell Toasties. Everyone can get a couple of toasties with a variety of fillings
Saturday Dinner:
BBQ. Burgers..hotdogs. Halloumi. Stuffed peppers and mushrooms!
Sunday Lunch:
Chicken wraps and wedges with a special tasty Holden recipe
Sunday Dinner:
Pot Luck! All the food needs eaten so thats just what we will do.
All these meals come with vegetarian options.
If you are wanting to make your own meals/snacks you are more than welcome to.
If you want to use food provided by the con please check with one of the Directors first.
See you soon
~Kivuli
The Con is tomorrow and I thought it best to let you all know exactly what is happening food wise!
Breakfasts: Hot and Cold options available. Cereals, toast, bacon, sausage, beans, black pudding, mushrooms are all available
Friday Dinner:
Curry Night. A mild curry served with rice. Extra spice options will be provided
Saturday Lunch:
Twizell Toasties. Everyone can get a couple of toasties with a variety of fillings
Saturday Dinner:
BBQ. Burgers..hotdogs. Halloumi. Stuffed peppers and mushrooms!
Sunday Lunch:
Chicken wraps and wedges with a special tasty Holden recipe
Sunday Dinner:
Pot Luck! All the food needs eaten so thats just what we will do.
All these meals come with vegetarian options.
If you are wanting to make your own meals/snacks you are more than welcome to.
If you want to use food provided by the con please check with one of the Directors first.
See you soon
~Kivuli
Wild North 2019 – Post Event Newsletter
Thank you to everyone who attended Wild North 2019. We are delighted that people had such a great time.
We have a couple of announcements to make, starting with the charity. We have finished counting the charity money, and the final figure we have raised for Pawz for Thought is £187.93. This is an astounding figure, and I am sure that the charity will be delighted with our support. So thank you all very much.
We are always open to suggestions for how to make Wild North even better. If you have any ideas, thoughts, or general comments to share with us, we have set up a Google Form. You can leave as many responses as you like, anonymously if you wish. Please send us your feedback by the end of Wednesday 9 October. Depending on the responses we get, we may put together a follow-up post.
https://forms.gle/S4HunorfWCGkkA9u8
And so, as autumn draws in, it is time for hibernation. However, we can make one final very important announcement. We can now confirm that Wild North 2020 will be held, once again, at Featherstone Castle, from Friday 25 to 28 September 2020. Registration is due to open on Friday 28 February 2020. So note the date, and we’ll see you next year!
Thank you to everyone who attended Wild North 2019. We are delighted that people had such a great time.
We have a couple of announcements to make, starting with the charity. We have finished counting the charity money, and the final figure we have raised for Pawz for Thought is £187.93. This is an astounding figure, and I am sure that the charity will be delighted with our support. So thank you all very much.
We are always open to suggestions for how to make Wild North even better. If you have any ideas, thoughts, or general comments to share with us, we have set up a Google Form. You can leave as many responses as you like, anonymously if you wish. Please send us your feedback by the end of Wednesday 9 October. Depending on the responses we get, we may put together a follow-up post.
https://forms.gle/S4HunorfWCGkkA9u8
And so, as autumn draws in, it is time for hibernation. However, we can make one final very important announcement. We can now confirm that Wild North 2020 will be held, once again, at Featherstone Castle, from Friday 25 to 28 September 2020. Registration is due to open on Friday 28 February 2020. So note the date, and we’ll see you next year!
Google Docs
Wild North 2019 Feedback
Please share your thoughts, ideas and comments here! Name is optional. This form will stay open until 11.59pm on Wednesday 9 October 2019.
A reminder that we're still open for 2019 feedback. Please send it before the end of tomorrow.
https://forms.gle/S4HunorfWCGkkA9u8
https://forms.gle/S4HunorfWCGkkA9u8
Google Docs
Wild North 2019 Feedback
Please share your thoughts, ideas and comments here! Name is optional. This form will stay open until 11.59pm on Wednesday 9 October 2019.
Hey Flufftails! I wanted to say thank you to everyone who’s given us feedback. We look forward to using it to make the con even better going forward.
We’d like to focus on a few points that people have raised:
First, thank you for all your catering-related comments. It’s given us plenty of food for thought. We are planning to aim for more variety in meals, and possibly some ‘takeaway-style’ options. We are also considering a different approach to breakfast. We’re looking at continental breakfast options, with cooked items on request. Evening meals will still be communal. Also, nearer the time, we’ll be looking for some additional paws to help in the kitchen. If you think you’d be interested, please get in touch with @KingKivuli.
We’ll be looking to introduce some new events next year, including some active events for fursuiters, and also a dedicated open mic and stage area. So if you fancy singing, playing or otherwise entertaining us, you can. If the weather’s good, we’ll look to run some more outdoor events. Also, if anyone would like to run an event themselves, please contact @Tyde_Ratmeat, and this can be worked into the events calendar.
On that note, thank you to the people who brought board games and card games. We’d like to make the Stone Hall our designated gaming hall, and we aim to have a broad selection of games again next year. If you’d like to play one, you’ll be welcome to help yourself. Also, if you’d like to bring your own games, please do.
We’ll also keep some outdoor games in the Gun Room (including Frisbee, cricket, and of course the kubb set). So, weather permitting, you can enjoy these too.
Thank you once again, now it’s hibernation time. See you in the New Year.
Twizell
We’d like to focus on a few points that people have raised:
First, thank you for all your catering-related comments. It’s given us plenty of food for thought. We are planning to aim for more variety in meals, and possibly some ‘takeaway-style’ options. We are also considering a different approach to breakfast. We’re looking at continental breakfast options, with cooked items on request. Evening meals will still be communal. Also, nearer the time, we’ll be looking for some additional paws to help in the kitchen. If you think you’d be interested, please get in touch with @KingKivuli.
We’ll be looking to introduce some new events next year, including some active events for fursuiters, and also a dedicated open mic and stage area. So if you fancy singing, playing or otherwise entertaining us, you can. If the weather’s good, we’ll look to run some more outdoor events. Also, if anyone would like to run an event themselves, please contact @Tyde_Ratmeat, and this can be worked into the events calendar.
On that note, thank you to the people who brought board games and card games. We’d like to make the Stone Hall our designated gaming hall, and we aim to have a broad selection of games again next year. If you’d like to play one, you’ll be welcome to help yourself. Also, if you’d like to bring your own games, please do.
We’ll also keep some outdoor games in the Gun Room (including Frisbee, cricket, and of course the kubb set). So, weather permitting, you can enjoy these too.
Thank you once again, now it’s hibernation time. See you in the New Year.
Twizell
Hello! We are pleased to announce the theme for Wild North 2020.
"An Epic Tail of Britain"
This year, we will uncover and rediscover the story of who we are. As a fandom, as a nation, as a community. So join us for sagas of heroes and beasts from centuries gone by, tales from every corner of these islands... and of course, the stories and memories we create together.
Also, we now have a new, simpler web address.
wildnorth.uk
The site has had a little refresh, and will continue to be updated in the run-up to WN2020.
(Many thanks to Gem @Sqynx for the artwork)
"An Epic Tail of Britain"
This year, we will uncover and rediscover the story of who we are. As a fandom, as a nation, as a community. So join us for sagas of heroes and beasts from centuries gone by, tales from every corner of these islands... and of course, the stories and memories we create together.
Also, we now have a new, simpler web address.
wildnorth.uk
The site has had a little refresh, and will continue to be updated in the run-up to WN2020.
(Many thanks to Gem @Sqynx for the artwork)
Heya Flufftails!
Just popped out of hibernation to wish you all a good 2020! Hope to see you later this year for more fun and festivities!
Now its frosty out here so if you will excuse me got to go keep warm. See you soon!
~Twizell
Just popped out of hibernation to wish you all a good 2020! Hope to see you later this year for more fun and festivities!
Now its frosty out here so if you will excuse me got to go keep warm. See you soon!
~Twizell