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
Training Courses Nationwide:
Hedgelaying
Coppicing
Hurdle Making
Austrian Scything
Wildflower Meadow Management
Traditional Building Skills
Ponds
Dates and locations:
Saturday, 14th March 2020 – Horsenden Hill Farm, Perivale, West London
Please book through the Friends of Horsenden Hill Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/644719999432319/
Address: Horsenden Farm, Horsenden Lane North, Perivale UB6 7PQ
Saturday, 14th November 2020 – Waltham Place Farm, Maidenhead
To book, please contact estateoffice@walthamplace.com or phone 01628 825517
Address: The Estate Office, Waltham Place, Church Hill, White Waltham, Berkshire SL6 3JH
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.
Saturday, 18th July 2020 – Kidmore End, Oxfordshire (Price £70, including light refreshments)
To book, please contact me direct on: Hedgecraft@theoldfarmyard.co.uk
Address: The Old Farmyard, Kidmore End, Oxon RG4 9AX
Get in touch
Address
22 Marchwood Avenue, Emmer Green, Reading RG4 8UN
Call
0118 947 0298