Training Courses
Restoring, transforming, enabling – in the countrysideIntroduction to Hedgelaying
(Government guidelines re. COVID 19 permitting; extra precautions will be taken throughout each course run in line with Coronavirus guidelines.)
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
Pond Building
Date |
Location |
Booking |
Training Course Address |
| 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 |
| Friday, 19th or Saturday, 20th March 2021 | Boundary Brook Nature Park, Oxford |
2 x 1-DAY COURSE: To book, please contact edmunday@bbowt.org.uk or phone Ed Munday on 01865 775476 (Ext 217) / 07712 406197 |
Boundary Brook Road, Oxford, OX4 4AN (beside Larkrise School) |
| Saturday, 23rd October 2021 | Gallowstree Common, Oxon |
HURDLE MAKING COURSE: £70 – includes light refreshments. To book, please contact me direct at: Hedgecraft@theoldfarmyard.co.uk |
off Horsepond Road, Gallowstree Common, Oxon RG4 9DS |
| Saturday, 13th November 2021 | 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, 27th November 2021 | Gallowstree Common, Oxon |
INTRODUCTION TO HEDGELAYING: £70 – includes light refreshments. To book, please contact me direct at: Hedgecraft@theoldfarmyard.co.uk |
off Horsepond Road, Gallowstree Common, Oxon RG4 9DS |
Introduction to Austrian Scything
(Government guidelines re. COVID 19 permitting; extra precautions will be taken throughout each course run in line with Coronavirus guidelines.)
– 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, 29th May 2021 | Gallowstree Common, Oxfordshire | £70 – includes light refreshments. To book, please contact me direct at: Hedgecraft@theoldfarmyard.co.uk |
off Horsepond Road, Gallowstree Common, Oxon RG4 9DS
|
| Saturday, 18th September 2021 | Gallowstree Common, Oxfordshire |
IMPROVER’S COURSE WITH PEENING: £70 – includes light refreshments. To book, please contact me direct at: Hedgecraft@theoldfarmyard.co.uk |
off Horsepond Road, Gallowstree Common, Oxon RG4 9DS |
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.
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