Training Courses
Restoring, transforming, enabling – in the countrysideCourses in Hedgelaying and Countryside Crafts
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 in London & the South East:
Hedgelaying
Coppicing
Hurdle Making
Austrian Scything
Wildflower Meadow Management
Pond Building
Other Traditional Skills
Date |
Location |
Booking |
Training Course Address |
| Saturday, 8th October 2022 | Gallowstree Common, Oxon |
INTRODUCTION TO POND BUILDING: – siting and aspect; – excavating techniques; – choice of lining; – maintenance £85 – includes light refreshments. To book, please contact me direct at: Hedgecraft@theoldfarmyard.co.uk |
off Horsepond Road, Gallowstree Common, Oxon RG4 9DR |
| Saturday, 5th November 2022 | Gallowstree Common, Oxon |
INTRODUCTION TO HEDGELAYING: £85 – includes light refreshments. To book, please contact me direct at: Hedgecraft@theoldfarmyard.co.uk |
off Horsepond Road, Gallowstree Common, Oxon RG4 9DR |
| Friday, 11th November 2022 | Waltham Place Farm, Maidenhead |
INTRODUCTION TO HEDGELAYING: Please email estateoffice@walthamplace.com or phone 01628 825517. |
The Estate Office, Waltham Place, Church Hill, White Waltham, Berkshire SL6 3JH |
| Saturday, 3rd December 2022 | Gallowstree Common, Oxon |
INTRODUCTION TO HEDGELAYING: £85 – includes light refreshments. To book, please contact me direct at: Hedgecraft@theoldfarmyard.co.uk |
off Horsepond Road, Gallowstree Common, Oxon RG4 9DR |
| Wednesday, 8th Feb. 2023; 9.30am to 3.30pm | Orpington, Kent |
INTRODUCTION TO HEDGELAYING: To book, please email Moragh Thapen on: mthapen@hotmail.com |
Walnut Tree Farm, Cockmannings Lane, Orpington, Kent BR5 4HF |
Austrian Scything Courses
The ‘Introduction to Austrian Scything’ course includes the following:
– How to set up the scythe
– Choice of blades for your own application
– Sharpening/ 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, 18th June 2022 | Gallowstree Common, Oxfordshire |
INTRODUCTION TO SCYTHING: *£85 – includes light refreshments. To book, please contact me direct at: Hedgecraft@theoldfarmyard.co.uk |
off Horsepond Road, Gallowstree Common, Oxon RG4 9DR |
| Saturday, 2nd July 2022 | Gallowstree Common, Oxfordshire |
INTRODUCTION TO SCYTHING: *£85 – includes light refreshments. To book, please contact me direct at: Hedgecraft@theoldfarmyard.co.uk |
off Horsepond Road, Gallowstree Common, Oxon RG4 9DR |
| Saturday, 6th August 2022 | Gallowstree Common, Oxfordshire |
WILDFLOWER MEADOW MANAGEMENT: – meadow types; – planning and establishing a meadow; – managing in the ensuing years; – cutting-versus-grazing, including demonstration of scything |
off Horsepond Road, Gallowstree Common, Oxon RG4 9DR |
| *Or book Wildflower Meadow Management with an Introduction to Scything course for a combined fee of £130 | |||
| Saturday, 17th September 2022 | Stansted, Kent |
INTRODUCTION TO SCYTHING: £95 – includes light refreshments. To book, please contact me direct at: Hedgecraft@theoldfarmyard.co.uk |
Stansted, Kent, TN15 7PS |
For all above bookings, please contact the venue directly for any administration queries; you can contact myself directly for any questions on the course itself.
Gift Vouchers are available for birthdays and special occasions; please contact us.
Bespoke Courses
If you are an organisation or individual who would like me to run a course on your land on any particular countryside craft or conservation theme, please get in touch with me to discuss.
Get in touch
Address
22 Marchwood Avenue, Emmer Green, Reading RG4 8UN
Call
0118 947 0298