Training Courses
Restoring, transforming, enabling – in the countrysideCourses in Hedgelaying and Countryside Crafts
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The ‘Introduction to Hedgelaying’ course includes the following:
– Assessing the hedge
– Choice of style
– Tools and sharpening, including health and safety
– Lay your own section of hedge
– Aftercare
– Questions and answers
Winter Courses – Dates and Locations
Training Courses in London
& the South East:
Hedgelaying
Coppicing
Hurdle Making
Austrian Scything
Wildflower Meadow Management
Pond Building
Other Traditional Skills
Date |
Location |
Booking |
Training Course Address |
| Saturday, 8th November 2025 | Gallowstree Common, Oxfordshire |
INTRODUCTION TO HEDGELAYING: £85 – includes light refreshments. To book, please contact me direct at: Hedgecraft@theoldfarmyard.co.uk |
off Horsepond Road, Gallowstree Common, Oxon RG4 9DR |
Austrian Scything Courses
The ‘Introduction to Austrian Scything’ course includes the following:
– How to set up the scythe
– Choice of blades for your own application
– Sharpening/ Health and safety
– Technique and stance
– Personal troubleshooting and observation
Bring your own scythe if you have one or use one of ours if you haven’t.
Summer Courses – Dates and Locations
Date |
Location |
Booking |
Training Course Address |
| Saturday, 14th June 2025; 10am to 4pm | Gallowstree Common, Oxfordshire |
INTRODUCTION TO SCYTHING £85* – includes light refreshments. To book, please contact me at: Hedgecraft@theoldfarmyard.co.uk |
off Horsepond Road, Gallowstree Common, Oxon RG4 9DR |
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Saturday, 12th July 2025; 10am to 4pm
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Gallowstree Common, Oxfordshire |
CREATING A WILDLIFE POND Learn how to create a diverse and vibrant watery wildlife haven. Suitable for all projects, whether a small garden pond or a more ambitious project. Including discussion of all types of lining materials; natural through to manufactured. £85* – includes light refreshments. To book, please contact me direct at: Hedgecraft@theoldfarmyard.co.uk |
off Horsepond Road, Gallowstree Common, Oxon RG4 9DR |
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Date TBA: Please get in touch if you would like to be on our contact list |
Gallowstree Common, Oxfordshire |
CREATING AND MANAGING A WILDFLOWER MEADOW Learn how to plan, establish and manage a wildflower meadow; can be from a window box to a field £85* – includes light refreshments. To book, please contact me at: Hedgecraft@theoldfarmyard.co.uk
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off Horsepond Road, Gallowstree Common, Oxon RG4 9DR |
*Or £150 p.p. for any 2 summer courses
Get in touch
Address
22 Marchwood Avenue, Emmer Green, Reading RG4 8UN
Call
0118 947 0298