Preparations are underway for the 47th National Hedgelaying Championships, which will take place on Saturday 10th October 2026 in Chipping Norton. The Championships are the highlight of the hedgelaying calendar, bringing together over 100 of the country’s finest hedgelayers to compete across a range of classes. Throughout the day, competitors […]
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Looking for a fun, free activity to keep children entertained for a few hours over the summer holidays? The National Hedgelaying Society has created a free hedgerow colouring sheet for children (and adults!) to download, print and enjoy. We hope it will encourage conversations about the wonders of hedgelaying and […]
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The first application window for the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) is now open, offering eligible farmers the opportunity to access funding for a range of environmental actions, including those that support hedgerow management and restoration. Who can apply? Window 1 is open to: Small farms Farms without an existing […]
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Hawthorn is the backbone of UK hedgerows, making up around 70% of their structure, yet its resilience to pests, diseases, and climate change remains poorly understood. We need your help to look out for hawthorns in your local area that look healthy (asymptomatic) and those showing suspected symptoms of diseases […]
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Would you like the opportunity to learn more about hedgelaying direct from the people who lay hedges? Visit our prize winning show trailer at one of the following events and see some of the most popular styles as miniature bonsai hedges. Learn more from the detailed information posters which form […]
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May 9th 2026 – 10am – 3pm Little Compton Village Hall Pinchester Close Moreton in Marsh GL56 0SE We warmly invite all members, newcomers, and anyone interested in hedgelaying to attend our 2026 AGM. As you would expect from a charity AGM, the formalities such as voting for committee members […]
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BBC Radio 4’s Open Country, presented Martha Kearney, explores the British countryside, its people, wildlife and landscape. The NHLS Blackdown Hills Hedgelaying Association is featured in the Hedgerow Havens episode. This will air on Thurs 5th March at 3pm, repeated just after the 6am news on Sat 7th March, and […]
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They are here! Our new accreditation and plain NHLS logo car stickers have arrived. Accreditation car stickers (bronze, silver and gold) – £3.50 each (These can only be ordered by accredited members by emailing office@hedgelaying.org.uk) NHLS logo car stickers – £2.50 each Post and packing for any amount of stickers […]
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The NHLS has produced two risk assessment forms for accreditation but they can also be used by our members for competitions or training events. These can be found at the bottom of the Accreditation page by scrolling to the last section, titled Assessors and Safety Standards. The forms are interactive […]
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Across the country, it has often been said there are as many hedgelaying styles as there are hedgelayers! Hedgelaying styles have evolved, over the years, to suit the needs of localities, the geology of the landscape and the resources readily available locally. Some styles have become more popular and regularly […]
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