Training Courses
Restoring, transforming, enabling – in the countrysideIntroduction to Hedgelaying
The Introduction to Hedgelaying course includes the following:
– Assessing the hedge
– Choice of style
– Tools and sharpening (including health and safety)
– Lay your own section of hedge
– Aftercare
– Questions and answers
Dates and locations
Training Courses Nationwide:
Hedgelaying
Coppicing
Hurdle Making
Austrian Scything
Wildflower Meadow Management
Traditional Building Skills
Ponds
Date |
Location |
Booking |
Training Course Address |
| Saturday, 31st October 2020 | Streatham Common Community Garden | Please email angelajones99@ntlworld.com | Streatham Common, Streatham, London SW16 3BY |
| Saturday, 7th November 2020 | Berrycroft Hub, Ashbury, Swindon | Please book through their website. | Berrycroft Farm, Ashbury, Swindon, Wilts, SN6 8LX |
| Saturday, 14th November 2020 | Waltham Place Farm, Maidenhead | Please email estateoffice@walthamplace.com or phone 01628 825517. | The Estate Office, Waltham Place, Church Hill, White Waltham, Berkshire SL6 3JH |
| Saturday, 13th March 2021 | Horsenden Hill Farm, Perivale, West London | Please book using the Friends of Horsenden Hill Facebook page. | Horsenden Farm, Horsenden Lane North, Perivale UB6 7PQ |
Introduction to Austrian Scything
– How to set up the scythe
– Choice of blades for your own application
– Sharpening (and health and safety)
– Technique and stance
– Personal troubleshooting and observation
Bring your own scythe if you have one or use one of ours if you haven’t.
Dates and locations
Date |
Location |
Booking |
Training Course Address |
| Saturday, 19th September 2020 | Kidmore End, Oxfordshire |
£70 – includes light refreshments. To book, please contact me direct on: Hedgecraft@theoldfarmyard.co.uk *COVID 19: Extra precautions will be taken throughout the course due to the Coronavirus guidelines, including sanitising any shared equipment. |
The Old Farmyard, Kidmore End, Oxon RG4 9AX |
Get in touch
Address
22 Marchwood Avenue, Emmer Green, Reading RG4 8UN
Call
0118 947 0298