Our hedgelaying courses are held during the autumn and winter months of the year. We aim to run the courses on the first Saturday of each month.
If the date clashes with other events then we occasionally move the course to a subsequent Saturday.
The course starts at nine thirty in the morning and finishes at about four o'clock in the afternoon. We break for lunch so you will need
to bring something to eat and a drink.
We can provide tools for the day or you are welcome to bring your own. A pair of stout gloves and a billhook is really all that is required although a pair of loppers and a pruning saw can be useful. We don't expect you
to bring a chainsaw on the course. It is much easier for us (from a safety point of view) if the use of chainsaws is restricted to the instructors.
Note that the weather plays a great part in scheduling these courses. If it is too wet then we postpone the course for safety reasons. If this
happens we try to reschedule the course for the following Saturday if possible. It is important to supply a telephone number so we can
contact you at short notice if this needs to happen.
(Please bear in mind that the courses are held in the Devon countryside and civilised toilet facilities are not usually available.)
The fee for the course is £35 per person and is payable on the day.
Course Dates for 2012/2013.
Courses for the coming season run on the following Saturdays:
- 6th October 2012
- 10th November 2012
- 1st December 2012
- 5th January 2013
- 2nd February 2013
To book a course either fill in the online application form or,
if you prefer you can contact George Pidgeon directly.
See the contacts page for details.
For more information about the courses fill out the enquiry form at the foot of this page.
We do gift vouchers for our hedgelaying courses as well. George can supply you with the details.
Ladies
The BHHA has a tradition of running additional "ladies only" courses during the season. This year we anticipate there
being at least one of these taking place, most likely on a Sunday. For more details please contact George.
If you have a question about the hedgelaying courses please fill in the form below.