NHLS Events

October 2026

Annual Hedge Laying Course #1

  • 17/10/2026
  • 09:30 - 16:00
  • £50
Pickney Lane, Kingston St Mary, Taunton TA2 8AS

Each year, we host hands-on hedge-laying courses designed for both beginners and those with experience. These courses provide expert guidance on traditional hedge-laying techniques, promoting both skill development and the conservation of hedgerows.

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Yorkshire Hedgelaying Association Training Day

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

SOLD OUT!
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.

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November 2026

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.

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Introduction to Hedgelaying

  • 07/11/2026
  • 10:00 - 16:00
  • £95
South Oxfordshire

A one-day beginner's hedgelaying course in SoE and Midland styles. For more information: https://www.theoldfarmyard.co.uk/training-courses/

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Sandy Smith Hedgelaying Training Weekend

  • 07/11/2026
  • 09:00 - 15:30
  • £200
Sandy Smith Nature Reserve, Shefford Road, Clophill, SG17 5PL

This weekend we are continuing to work on 2.5 kilometres of hedge at the Sandy Smith Nature Reserve which is ideal for beginners to learn hedge laying using hand tools. We will mostly be laying South of England style, but you will also get the opportunity to learn how to lay crop and pleach style using live stakes and to compare and contrast these two hedge laying styles. Visit https://hedgelayer.co.uk/index.php/hedgelaying_courses for more information and images from the four previous courses run at this site.

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Introduction To Hedgelaying

  • 07/11/2026
  • 09:00 - 16:00
  • £285

This two-day Introduction To Hedgelaying training course is delivered by award-winning hedgelayer Paul Matthews. We welcome both novices and intermediates, training up to 6 individuals per course. Private groups are also welcome.

Typically, we run day one at Norbury Park, Fetcham, and day two on a farm in Reigate.

See the website link for more details.

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Annual Hedge Laying Course #2

  • 15/11/2026
  • 09:30 - 16:00
  • £50
Pickney Lane, Kingston St Mary, Taunton TA2 8AS

Each year, we host hands-on hedge-laying courses designed for both beginners and those with experience. These courses provide expert guidance on traditional hedge-laying techniques, promoting both skill development and the conservation of hedgerows.

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Introduction to Hedgelaying

  • 28/11/2026
  • 10:00 - 16:00
  • £95
South Oxfordshire

A one-day beginner's hedgelaying course in SoE and Midland styles. For more information: https://www.theoldfarmyard.co.uk/training-courses/

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December 2026

Introduction To Hedgelaying

  • 12/12/2026
  • £285
Typically, we run day one at Norbury Park, Fetcham, and day two at a private farm in Reigate, Surrey.

This two-day Introduction To Hedgelaying training course is delivered by award-winning hedgelayer Paul Matthews. We welcome both novices and intermediates, training up to 6 individuals per course. Private groups are also welcome.

See the website link for more details.

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January 2027

Introduction To Hedgelaying

  • 09/01/2027
  • £285
Typically, we run day one at Norbury Park, Fetcham, and day two at a private farm in Reigate, Surrey.

his two-day Introduction To Hedgelaying training course is delivered by award-winning hedgelayer Paul Matthews. We welcome both novices and intermediates, training up to 6 individuals per course. Private groups are also welcome.

See the website link for more details.

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February 2027

Introduction To Hedgelaying

  • 06/02/2027
  • £285
Typically, we run day one at Norbury Park, Fetcham, and day two at a private farm in Reigate, Surrey.

This two-day Introduction To Hedgelaying training course is delivered by professional hedgelayer Paul Matthews. We welcome both novices and intermediates training up to 6 individuals per course. Private groups are also welcome.

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March 2027

Introduction To Hedgelaying

  • 13/03/2027
  • £285
Typically, we run day one at Norbury Park, Fetcham, and day two at a private farm in Reigate, Surrey.

This two-day Introduction To Hedgelaying training course is delivered by professional hedgelayer Paul Matthews. We welcome both novices and intermediates training up to 6 individuals per course. Private groups are also welcome.

Click on the event link for more information and to book.

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