NHLS Events

March 2025

Skills of the Hills Hedgelaying Competition

  • 01/03/2025
  • 09:30 - 14:45
  • £Free
Woonton Farm, Holy City EX13 4JZ

Devon style hedgelaying competition. 5 classes: Open, Intermediate, Novice, Intermediate Pairs and Novice Pairs. Prize money.

Hedgelaying Taster Day

  • 01/03/2025
  • 08:00 - 03:30
  • £45
Buckland near Broadway Worcestershire

A chance to have a go at hedgelaying in the company of experienced hedgelayers. Working in pairs and cutting in Midland style, we will work on a challenging hedge but with lots of help. Tools and safety gear to be provided. Bring your own tools and lunch.
Contact Claire Maymon for more information - 07810 768098
Email: claire_maymon@yahoo.com

Ashington Hedgelaying Competition

  • 01/03/2025
Ashington, Northumberland

Ashington Hedgelaying Competition
Contact email - dbcountryside@btinternet.com

Forest of Bowland Hedgelaying Training Day

  • 04/03/2025
  • 09:00 - 15:00
  • £30 (£20 refund on attendance)
Signposted off Castle Lane, Garstang - PR3 1RB, Grid Ref: SD502448, W3W///bagels.laughs.chariots

For all details click the 'More Info' button.

Barnsley Public Rights of Way, Hedgelaying Day for Improvers

  • 06/03/2025
  • 08:30 - 14:45
  • £Free
Darfield near Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Hedgelaying training day for those who have completed at least one introductory course. For more information or to book a place contact publicrightsofway@barnsley.gov.uk

Forest of Bowland Hedgelaying Competition

  • 08/03/2025
  • 09:00 - 15:00
  • £?
Clay House Farm Downham Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 4BU

For all details click the 'More Info' button.

Hedgelaying Training

  • 08/03/2025
Northumberland (venue TBC)

Introduction to hedgelaying.
Contact email - dbcountryside@btinternet.com

Hedges and Hurdles – Hedgelaying Skills Training

  • 10/03/2025
  • 09:00 - 16:00
  • £Please enquire
Reigate, Surrey

You have prior experience of hedgelaying and have completed an ‘Introductory To Hedgelaying Training Course, received a pass certificate and now wish to enhance your skills even further.

We offer a five-day practical training course in hedgelaying including an optional assessment leading to a National Hedgelaying Society Lantra Accreditation at Bronze level.

Your tutor, Paul Matthews is Lantra Accredited to Gold standard.

For further information please see our website page as shown in the link. If we are fully booked you can add your name to our waitlist to be notified when further tickets become available.

SEHLS 40th Anniversary Day

  • 15/03/2025
  • £?
Sandhurst

Hedgelaying and other activities to celebrate 40 years of the Society For more details contact the SEHLS Membership Secretary at sehlsmembership@gmail.com

Basic Hedgelaying Skills

  • 15/03/2025
  • £Free
Thistleyhaugh, Northumberland

Hedgelaying training for people living within the above Parish.
Contact - David Boyson
email; dbcountryside@btinternet.com
Tel; 07771 721573

Hedges and Hurdles – Hedgelaying Skills Training

  • 24/03/2025
  • 09:00 - 16:00
Reigate, Surrey

You have prior experience of hedgelaying and have completed an ‘Introductory To Hedgelaying Training Course, received a pass certificate and now wish to enhance your skills even further.

We offer a five-day practical training course in hedgelaying including an optional assessment leading to a National Hedgelaying Society Lantra Accreditation at Bronze level.

Your tutor, Paul Matthews is Lantra Accredited to Gold standard.

You will be cutting in the South of England Style.

For further information please see our website page as shown in the external page link. If we are fully booked you can add your name to our waitlist to be notified when further tickets become available.

South of England Hedge Laying Society – Midland Day

  • 29/03/2025
  • £?
Burpham, Arundel

For Society members and those who are experienced cutters, give Midland Style a go. For more details contact the SEHLS Membership Secretary at sehlsmembership@gmail.com