NHLS Events
Hedgelaying Competition in Somerset
- 21/03/2026
- 09:00 - 15:00
- £FREE
The competition is divided into three classes; Novice, Novice Pairs and Open. Each competitor will be expected to lay and secure a length of hedge within the
competition time limit. The difficulty and length of hedge varies, ranging from 7m for Novices to 10m for the Open. Competitors should report at 9am for instructions and the draw for lengths. The competition will start at 9.30am and finish at 2.45pm. Hedges should be laid in the Devon style (horizontally laid stems (steppers) using crooks set at an angle to secure the finished length (please no baler twine). A limited number of crooks will be available on the day for the Novice Class. Would competitors in the Open Class please bring their own crooks.
Hot food and drinks will be provided free of charge on the day for competitors. Tea and coffee will be available to non-competitors for a charge. As the competition is held on a working farm, please keep dogs on a lead.
Individual competitors will receive a £15 cutting fee each. Pairs will receive a £15 cutting fee per pair.
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Hedgelaying Practice Day
- 21/03/2026
- 09:30 - 16:00
- £5 (or FREE)
Suitable for: Trainees who have completed an Introduction to Hedge Laying Course.
An informal opportunity to cut 8 yards of hedge with supervision from experienced hedgelayers.
Styles taught: South of England; Northumbrian
Other Benefits: Opportunity to join our structured programme to practise for NHLS Bronze Award.
Cost: Free for members of NHLS, APTGW, or NCFed (on proof of membership). Others £5.00 per day.
Contact: L.Robson22@gmail.com for details and booking.
Cotley Hedgelaying Competition
- 21/03/2026
- 09:00 - 16:00
- £FREE to enter
Cotley Farm, Cotley, Chard, Somerset TA20 3EP
Devon style hedgelaying competition with three classes: Open, Intermediate, Pairs.
Competitors should report at 9am for instructions and the draw for lengths. The competition will start at 9.30am and finish at 3pm. Hedges should be laid in the Devon style.
Hot food and drinks will be provided free of charge on the day for competitors. There will be a Bar and bbq afterwards .
Individual competitors will receive a £20 cutting fee each. Pairs will receive a £20 cutting fee per pair.
Contact; maryperry@cotley.co.uk for more information.