#countrysidefund #theroyalcountrysidefund #skillstraining #ruralskillstraining #ruralskills #soilmanagement #hedgelaying #farming
⚒️⛏️Wallers wanted! To enter our dry stone walling competition Sat 30 May.
Free entry, cash prizes and lunch provided! 🍽️🥪
@DSWA #DryStoneWalling #competition #ruralskills
A promotional poster for the Dartmoor Hill Farm Project advertising Hedgelaying dates for Winter 2025/2026. The poster has a green background with several photographs of people hedgelaying. At the top left is the Dartmoor Hill Farm Project logo: a circular illustration of a hill farm landscape with livestock, next to the project name in bold lettering. To the right, the headline reads: “Hedgelaying dates Winter 2025/2026” Below it: “Learn new skills in a sociable and enjoyable environment helping Dartmoor farmers preserve their ancient boundaries.” Dates and locations: December Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th • Walkhampton January Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th • Walkhampton February Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th • South Moor (TBC) How to Book “These sessions are free to anyone whether you have been on a training course or are just looking to pick up a new skill. In order to manage health & safety and logistics please book by emailing hfp@dartmoor.gov.uk or by calling 07805 329704. These courses are delivered by trained professionals and are inclusive and welcoming. You can attend one or both days and sessions run from 9AM to 4:30PM. Everything you need to know is provided in the joining instructions and we use different venues throughout Dartmoor in stunning locations.” Images: Top photo: Two people working together on a hedgelaying task, smiling as they cut and lay stems. Rolling Dartmoor hills are visible in the background. Middle photo: A section of hedgelaying in progress alongside a track; fresh stems are laid neatly to form a new hedge line while people work further down the hedge. Bottom photo: A group of eight participants kneeling or standing proudly in front of a newly laid hedge, smiling at the camera in a rural Dartmoor setting.
#Dartmoor people, this training is really enjoyable, and really useful.
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#RuralSkills #Devon
Our Rural Skills day service in Hampshire had our mouths watering yet again!
On the menu this time: homemade fresh apple juice and a coffee & walnut cake.
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The Celtic Rainforest Festival is this Saturday in the Elan Valley: www.brecon-radnor.co.uk/news/celtic-... #folklore #festival #celtic #elanvalley #folkloring #ruralskills #traditionalcrafts #folkcraft
A wee bit of good news...
"Backed by Rural Skills Scotland, the new scheme includes an ongoing review from a Scottish Vocational Qualification assessor as well as full support from supervisors across the partner organisations."
#RuralSkills
#ScottishApprenticeWeek
Isn't it great to have a good news story in amongst the chaos around us at the moment?
#RuralSkills
#ScottishApprenticeWeek
#Scotland🏴
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"Backed by Rural Skills Scotland, the new scheme includes an ongoing review from a Scottish Vocational Qualification assessor as well as full support from supervisors across the partner organisations."
#RuralSkills
#Apprenticeships
#Scotland🏴
Learn new stuff this autumn and winter in #Devon. Jeremy Weiss (Proper Edges) has courses available to book now, including scything, hedgelaying and biochar making. I've done a few courses with him and he's brill. properedges.com/courses/ #Dartmoor #RuralSkills