Hedgelaying Workshop
Free one-day hands-on hedgelaying workshop in Blewbury, helping restore 50m of hedgerow with Wild Oxfordshire and CPRE.
Are you an Oxfordshire resident keen to learn the rural craft of hedgelaying?
We are offering a free one-day hedgelaying workshop as part of the Oxfordshire Hedgerow Heroes project!
Hedgerow Heroes is a campaign funded by CPRE Campaign to Protect Rural England which aims to expand the hedgerow network across the country and improve the condition of existing ones. In partnership, Wild Oxfordshire and CPRE Oxfordshire will deliver this years hedgerow projects for which we plan to restore 2km of hedgerows across Oxfordshire!
Hedgelaying is a hedge management technique used to keep hedges in good health. You will have the opportuniy to contribute to the rejuvenation of 50m of hedge so that it thrives for years to come. No previous experience is required and all tools will be provided. Professional hedgelayer, Toby Swift, will be running the course.
Location
The workshop will be held in Blewbury, OX11 9PD. The turning off London road is next to a sign for the Red Lion and opposite Nottignham Fee road. Please see photos below. Once you turn onto the track follow it for about 20m-30m and you will come to a gate into a field which is where you should park.
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Please make sure you... Arrive promptly between 9:15-9:30 for a 9:30am start. We will meet in the car park. Bring suitable clothes as we will be outdoors all day. Full waterproofs are recommended. Bring your own food and drink. Some hot drinks will be provided but please do bring extra to get you through the day! Work gloves will be provided but you may want to bring a pair of liner gloves to go under the work gloves if it is cold. Wear decent boots – no trainers!
Bring a camping chair if you want to have a seat during lunch time and breaks. Please be aware that... If it's forecast to be wet, i.e. more than the odd shower, we will review and cancel if necessary. We will notify everyone by email the day before the workshop if we are cancelling. There will be a 5 - 10 minute walk with a gradual incline to get to the hedge from the car park. We will need to bring all our tools with us.
A festival trolley may come in handy if you have one. There are toilets on site which are near the parking area. These will only be available for use between 09:00-11:45 and from 15:15 onwards. The workshop will involve physical work. Depending on the weather and how people are feeling, we sometimes finish early around 3pm. If you have any questions please contact [email protected]