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Forage UK – UK Foraging Courses and Resources

My name is Stuart Cook.  I initially set up Forage UK with the aim to share my passion for foraging and to give people the knowledge, skills and confidence to venture out into the green spaces of the UK and sustainably source, identify and pick from the abundance of edible plants, trees and fungi.  These foraged ingredients could then be made into a vast array of gourmet high-class dishes, fit for fine dining restaurants using recipes that I have created and collected over my many years of gathering.I believe that this knowledge is beneficial not only for incorporating healthy, tasty free food into our diets, but also many wild plants are bursting with so much more nutrients and vitamins which, intensively farmed fruit and vegetables lack.  I feel that today we have become accustomed to convenience and processed foods which often are full of preservatives, high salts and sugars, often covered in plastic and have considerably less nutrients than their wild relatives.I believe foraging is a therapeutic lost skill, which enables people to slow down, appreciate, see and reconnect with nature within a busy, stressful world we live in.  I think it can give people a sense of well being, and helps individuals rediscover a value and respect for nature.  I believe that foraging and gathering reconnects us with our ancestors and I like the idea of keeping our ancestors skills and knowledge alive, those skills are now sadly being lost.I aim to show people that eating wild edibles does not have to be scary, but in fact can be the most pleasurable, rewarding and enjoyable experience, which can enhance any walk and become part of everyday life.  There are many safety issues surrounding the consumption of wild plants and caution is strongly advised.  However, with proper tuition, research and time, this is something we can all learn.

Gift Vouchers – Forage UK

A perfect gift for a lover of the outdoors!A gift voucher can be purchased and used for any of the courses or walks and is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.I will send the voucher as an e-voucher via email directly, following payment.  Please print off and keep safe and make a note of the reference number.Terms and conditionsA voucher is valid for 12 months from the purchase date.  When being redeemed against a course or walk, the participant must contact ForageUk within 6 months of the purchase date to book onto a course.Payment and cancellation of walks or coursesPayment must be made in full to secure a course voucher and booking.  If you cancel 2 weeks or more prior to your arranged course date, I will offer a free refund or date change.  Cancellations received with less than 2 weeks’ notice, there will be no refund at this late stage, though I will try my very best to find you another course date.I reserve the right to cancel courses due to unforeseen circumstances.  I will endeavour to give as much notice as possible if this situation arises.  In the event of course cancellation I will offer an alternative date or full refund. ForageUK cannot accept responsibility for consequential loss e.g. travel or accommodation costs in these circumstances.

A gift voucher can be purchased and used for any of the courses or walks and is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.