Hedgelaying 2 day course in North Herefordshire 15-16 Jan

By attending a hedgelaying course organised by CPRE Herefordshire, and run by expert Richard Clarke from Really Rural, you'll gain hands-on experience in this traditional country craft, learning how to manage and rejuvenate overgrown hedgerows. Through Richard's expert guidance, you'll acquire the skills to improve hedge structure, promote new growth, and enhance the habitat for wildlife.

Whether you're looking to protect crops, support biodiversity, or preserve rural heritage, this course offers valuable knowledge and practical techniques you can apply in your own landscape.

The hedgelaying site is in Eardisland, North Herefordshire (full address will be given nearer the start date).

Full details: 10am start - 4pm finish on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th January, 2026. This course is suitable for everyone 18+, including beginners.

Arrival time: Please arrive by 9.45 for the 10am start. The workshop will go on until around 4pm.

Equipment: Richard will provide all the equipment you will need on the day (gloves, safety goggles, hand tools, handout), but you are welcome to bring your own thick gardening gloves

Clothing: Please be aware of the weather forecast and dress accordingly. Bring a change of clothing if you think you may need it.

Lunch/refreshments: Please bring your own refreshments, including a packed lunch and hot flask/snacks.

Loos: Provide onsite.

On the day: We will run through a participants’ awareness form which you will be asked to sign. The form covers:

• Medical /special requirements we should be aware of
• Emergency contact – name and number
• Photography permission - CPRE Herefordshire and Really Rural may like to take photographs and or some filming of the training for their records and for potentially using on their websites/ future promotion.
• If you wish to discuss any of these points prior to the course, please contact us on info@cpreherefordshire.org.uk

Please note, being an outdoor activity, we continue in all weather - even if it is raining (if it is safe to do so). Sometimes things are out of our control, and we may have to cancel with very short notice e.g. in the case of high winds, heavy rain or snow, thunder and lightning. If this happens we will offer an alternative date.

We will be planting new hedges this winter and running hedgerow talks. Get involved by going to https://www.cpreherefordshire.org.uk/our-focus-and-campaigns/hedgerow-heroes/

This hedelaying course is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and is part of CPRE Herefordshire’s Hedgerow Heroes Project.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.

For more information, visit UK Shared Prosperity Fund: UK Shared Prosperity Fund: prospectus - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)