NHLS Events

June 2026

Cereals Arable Event

  • 10/06/2026
  • 08:00 - 18:00
  • £20-30
Diddly Squat Farm, 5-12 Chipping Norton Rd, Chadlington, Chipping Norton, OX7 3PE

See our bonsai hedges and our show trailer at the Cereals Arable Event, where industry knowledge, innovation and expertise come together to help improve the future for arable farmers.

July 2026

Groundswell Festival 2026

  • 01/07/2026
  • 07:00 - 23:59
  • £110-165
Lannock Farm, Hitchin Rd, Weston, Hitchin, SG4 7EE

See our bonsai hedges and our show trailer at the Groundswell Festival, which provides a forum for farmers, growers, or anyone interested in food production and the environment to learn about the theory and practical applications of regenerative farming systems.

The Great Yorkshire Show

  • 14/07/2026
  • 08:00 - 18:00
  • £36.50 per day
Great Yorkshire Showground, Railway Road, Harrogate, HG2 8NZ

See our bonsai hedges and our show trailer at the Great Yorkshire Show, which raises funds for the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, a registered charity helping to develop an environment where farming, food and the countryside thrives and grows.

Royal Welsh Show

  • 20/07/2026
  • 08:00 - 21:30
  • £35-39
Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY

See our bonsai hedge and our show trailer at the Royal Welsh show, which plays a leading role in the development of agriculture and the rural economy in Wales.

September 2026

Moreton in Marsh Show

  • 05/09/2026
  • 08:30 - 17:30
  • £28.75 - £36.50
GL56 9AJ or GL56 9NT

See our bonsai hedges and our show trailer at Moreton in Marsh show, whose purpose is to purpose is to improve the standard of farming and farm crafts locally.

Frampton Country Fair

  • 13/09/2026
  • £15 - £19
Frampton Court Estate, The Park, Frampton on Severn, GL2 7HS

See our bonsai hedges and our show trailer to Frampton Country Fair, which celebrates all that is great about the countryside, and those that live and work in it.

76th Forest of Arden Agricultural Society – Annual Ploughing and Hedging Competition

  • 20/09/2026
  • 08:30 - 16:00
Junction of Burford Lane and B4089 Alcester Road, Little Alne, Warwickshire, B95 6HN by kind permission of Robin Turney.

Open, Intermediate, Novice and Novice Pairs Hedgelaying classes. Further details and entry forms will be available at https://www.forestploughing.com

October 2026

Yorkshire Hedgelaying Association Training Day

  • 31/10/2026
  • £35
Moor Lane, Myton on Swale, YO61 2RA w3w ///flamenco.request.occupations

Want to learn to lay hedges in the Yorkshire style, correctly? This training day is for both beginners and those who wish to improve their skills in the style.
Booking is essential - Contact David Parkin: YHA2026@protonmail.com
See 'more info' (page 2) for full details and contact information.

November 2026

Yorkshire Hedgelaying Association 34th Annual Competition

  • 07/11/2026
  • 08:30 - 15:00
  • £10 (competitors)
Myton Hall Farm, Myton-on-Swale, YO61 2RA

Competition £10 entry fee includes food and hot drinks.
Novice, intermediate and open classes with prize money.
For more information contact Charlie - 07712397959

WCV 23rd Hedge Laying Training Event

  • 07/11/2026
  • 09:00 - 16:00
  • £11
Thingwall, Wirral

The 23rd Wirral Countryside Volunteers Cheshire style hedgelaying training event will take place in Thingwall, Wirral - with thanks to Miles Duncan, Home Farm, Landican.

Tools and appropriate PPE will be available for Trainees to use. Please ensure you wear clothing and footwear suitable for outdoor working.

Refreshments - tea, coffee and cake - will be available through the day. Please remember to bring a packed lunch with you, plus any other refreshments you require.

IMPORTANT NOTE: there are different ticket types available: for 'TRAINER ONLY' (the individuals who will deliver the training) and 'TRAINEE ONLY' (the individuals learning the how to hedge lay). Please ensure you select the correct ticket for your skill level.

Meeting Point: On Thingwall Road, opposite Whaley Lane, there is a road parallel to and set back from Thingwall Road, plenty of parking space.

CH61 3XJ is the postcode is for the nearest house to the field gate which is on Thingwall Raod. The field entrance can be seen using the following link: Google Maps location: Entrance to field The What3Words location is ///necks.solid.herds

More detailed information will be sent to attendees in the week before the event.