Training Directory: Practical Countryside Skills Short Courses
Training in the practical aspects of countryside management techniques such as dry stone walling and hedge laying.
Courses looking at the theory behind these employing these techniques are another page.
Practical training in using and maintaining machinery e.g, chainsaw use, pesticide application and specialist driving courses are on another page.
First aid and health and safely type courses have a separate page.
01/05/2021 Dry Stone Walling - Beginners 2 Days
Burford, Oxfordshire, Cotswolds National Landscape Rural Skills 01451 862000 ruralskills@cotswoldsaonb.org.uk c-js.info/3vOEen8
You will be building a wall that will remain part of the Cotswolds landscape for the next 100-200 years! You can expect to learn about: dismantling walls, laying foundations, building up of the wall, adding through stones and copping stones, dressing the stone, the tools and how to use them.
Cost £110
17/05/2021 Beginners Walling Course 2 Days
Shepley nr. Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association 01484 645401 brookgatecrafts16@virginmedia.com www.westyorkshiredswa.org.uk
Beginners walling course teaches the basic principles of dry stone walling.
19/05/2021 Stone Carving - Beginners 2 Days
Hawkwood College, Painswick Old Road, Stroud, GL6 7QW, Cotswolds National Landscape Rural Skills 01451 862000 ruralskills@cotswoldsaonb.org.uk c-js.info/3rUUxfH
The art of stone carving has been around for a long time. On this course you will experience the satisfaction of being creative and engaging in the creative process by interacting with stone. You will learn the basic techniques of stone carving, the tools required and how you use them.
Cost £110
20/05/2021 Introduction to Lime and Lime Plastering - Beginners 2 Days
Hill Farm Barn, Hartley Lane, Leckhampton Hill, , Cotswolds National Landscape Rural Skills 01451 862000 ruralskills@cotswoldsaonb.org.uk c-js.info/2P77vsk
The course is a hands on experience of plastering and stone repairs. One of the important objectives of the course being held here is to repair the fabric of the building. It is aimed at home owners and beginners, learning many tips, tricks and the usual established techniques.
Cost £270
29/05/2021 Dry Stone Walling - Beginners 2 Days
Lansdown, Bath, Cotswolds National Landscape Rural Skills 01451 862000 ruralskills@cotswoldsaonb.org.uk c-js.info/3rZw0WZ
You will be building a wall that will remain part of the Cotswolds landscape for the next 100-200 years! You can expect to learn about: dismantling walls, laying foundations, building up of the wall, adding through stones and copping stones, dressing the stone, the tools and how to use them.
Cost £110
05/06/2021 Dry Stone Walling - Beginners 2 Days
Burford, Oxfordshire, Cotswolds National Landscape Rural Skills 01451 862000 ruralskills@cotswoldsaonb.org.uk c-js.info/3wibQdd
You will be building a wall that will remain part of the Cotswolds landscape for the next 100-200 years! You can expect to learn about: dismantling walls, laying foundations, building up of the wall, adding through stones and copping stones, dressing the stone, the tools and how to use them.
Cost £110
10/06/2021 Dry Stone Walling - Beginners 2 Days
Tetbury, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds National Landscape Rural Skills 01451 862000 ruralskills@cotswoldsaonb.org.uk c-js.info/39BG5lM
You will be building a wall that will remain part of the Cotswolds landscape for the next 100-200 years! You can expect to learn about: dismantling walls, laying foundations, building up of the wall, adding through stones and copping stones, dressing the stone, the tools and how to use them.
Cost £110
10/06/2021 Stone Carving - Beginners 2 Days
Hawkwood College, Painswick Old Road, Stroud, GL6 7QW, Cotswolds National Landscape Rural Skills 01451 862000 ruralskills@cotswoldsaonb.org.uk c-js.info/3rI4DzI
The art of stone carving has been around for a long time. On this course you will experience the satisfaction of being creative and engaging in the creative process by interacting with stone. You will learn the basic techniques of stone carving, the tools required and how you use them.
Cost £110
12/06/2021 Dry Stone Walling 1 Day
Pensychnant North Wales, Wales branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association 01766 513213 pasmyth@btinternet.com c-js.info/3eSwpXp
This course is suitable for beginners and those wanting to improve their skills. Set in the beautiful Pensychnant valley.
Cost £30
12/06/2021 Dry Stone Walling 1 Day
Pensychnant North Wales, Wales branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association 01766513213 pasmyth@btinternet.com c-js.info/2NJeDYJ
This course is suitable for beginners and those wanting to improve their skills. Set in the beautiful Pensychnant valley.
Cost £30
12/06/2021 Dry Stone Walling 1 Day
Pensychnant North Wales, Wales branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association 01766513213 pasmyth@btinternet.com c-js.info/2NJeDYJ
This course is suitable for beginners and those wanting to improve their skills. Set in the beautiful Pensychnant valley.
Cost £30
17/06/2021 Dry Stone Walling - Beginners 2 Days
Stanway Stone, Nayles' Barn, Cutsdean, Cheltenham, Glos. GL54 5BU, Cotswolds National Landscape Rural Skills 01451 862000 ruralskills@cotswoldsaonb.org.uk c-js.info/2PhjTXb
You will be building a wall that will remain part of the Cotswolds landscape for the next 100-200 years! You can expect to learn about: dismantling walls, laying foundations, building up of the wall, adding through stones and copping stones, dressing the stone, the tools and how to use them.
Cost £110
19/06/2021 Dry Stone Walling 1 Day
Rhyd y Creuau near Bettws y Coed, Wales branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association 01766513213 pasmyth@btinternet.com c-js.info/3eSwpXp
This course is suitable for beginners and those wanting to improve their skills.
Cost £30
10/07/2021 Dry Stone Walling 2 Days
Pensychnant North Wales, Wales branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association 01766513213 pasmyth@btinternet.com c-js.info/3eSwpXp
This course is suitable for beginners and those wanting to improve their skills. Set in the beautiful Pensychnant valley.
Cost £85
17/07/2021 Beginners Walling Course 2 Days
Shepley nr. Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association 01484 645401 brookgatecrafts16@virginmedia.com www.westyorkshiredswa.org.uk
Beginners walling course teaches the basic principles of dry stone walling.
17/07/2021 Dry Stone Walling 2 Days
Rhyd y Creuau near Bettws y Coed, Wales branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association 01766513213 pasmyth@btinternet.com c-js.info/3eSwpXp
This course is suitable for beginners and those wanting to improve their skills.
Cost £85
07/08/2021 Beginners Walling Course 2 Days
Shepley nr. Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association 01484 645401 brookgatecrafts16@virginmedia.com www.westyorkshiredswa.org.uk
Beginners walling course teaches the basic principles of dry stone walling.
28/08/2021 Dry Stone Walling 2 Days
Rhyd y Creuau near Bettws y Coed, Wales branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association 01766513213 pasmyth@btinternet.com c-js.info/3eSwpXp
This course is suitable for beginners and those wanting to improve their skills.
Cost £85
11/09/2021 Dry Stone Walling 2 Days
Pensychnant North Wales, Wales branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association 01766513213 pasmyth@btinternet.com c-js.info/3eSwpXp
This course is suitable for beginners and those wanting to improve their skills. Set in the beautiful Pensychnant valley.
Cost £85
18/09/2021 Beginners Walling Course 2 Days
Shepley nr. Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association 01484 645401 brookgatecrafts16@virginmedia.com www.westyorkshiredswa.org.uk
Beginners walling course teaches the basic principles of dry stone walling.
25/09/2021 Clawdd Walling 2 Days
Bethel, North Wales, Wales branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association 01766513213 pasmyth@btinternet.com c-js.info/3eSwpXp
Clawdd walling involves setting stones end-on, like bookends, in an earth bank. They are often used in areas where the stone is not suitable for building a dry stone wall and where it is traditional, such as Cornwall and Devon.
Cost £85
16/10/2021 Beginners Walling Course 2 Days
Shepley nr. Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association 01484 645401 brookgatecrafts16@virginmedia.com www.westyorkshiredswa.org.uk
Beginners walling course teaches the basic principles of dry stone walling.
Ad Hoc Ground Preparation for Woodland Creation
Online, Cumbria Woodlands clare@cumbriawoodlands.co.uk c-js.info/38cYbKa
A comprehensive ground preparation course that will show you how to deliver a UKFS compliant scheme. Course resources will be released each Monday for delegates to work through. These will be supported by online discussion. Course Modules: What is ground preparation?; Site conditions & tree growth; Environmental guidance & legislation; ground preparation techniques; Matching ground preparation to the site; Case study reflections. The course is open and relevant to all involved or interested in tree planting (not limited to Cumbria). Available in March 2021 only!
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