Programme for Season 2026/27 (Joining Instructions are below & on the Website Join page
Hedge Laying / Training
Coppicing Day
Summer Shows Show van attendance
NOTE THESE DATES ARE PROVISIONAL AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON UNTIL CONFIRMATION AND MAPS HAVE BEEN SENT OUT TO CURRENT PAID UP MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND HEDGE LAYING SOCIETY.
Hedge Laying / Training
- Training Day 1,Buxted Park 24 October 2026
- Training Day 2, Beddingham, Lewes 21 November 2026
- Training Day 3 Miland, Surrey 5 December 2026
- Improver’s Day, Miland, Surrey 9 January 2027
- P v C Competition , Beddingham, Lewes 30 January 2027
- Annual Competition, Norfolk Estate Arundel 20 February 2027
- Charity / Fun day , Barcombe nr Lewes 6 March 2027
- Midland Day , Norfolk Estate Arundel 27 March 2027
Coppicing Day
- 3 October 2026
Summer Shows Show van attendance
- Wests Wood Fair, East Dean, Nr Chichester 19 - 21 June 2026
- Harvesting the Old Fashioned Way,Chichester 29-30 August 2026
- Laughton Ploughing Match 16 September 2026
- Bently Wood Fair 18 - 2- SEptember 2026
- South of England Autumn show,Ardingly 26-27 September 2027
Local (Sussex) Hedge laying competitions at Ploughing Matches( not organised by SEHLS)
- Laughton Ploughing match – 5 September 2026 Heighton St, Firle, BN8 6NZ
- West Grinstead Weston Farm -19 September 2026 Spithandle Lane, Wiston, Nr Steyning, BN44 3S
- Hurstpierpoint Ploughing match-27 September 2026 Lamberts Farm, Plumpton College, BN7 3AS
NOTE THESE DATES ARE PROVISIONAL AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON UNTIL CONFIRMATION AND MAPS HAVE BEEN SENT OUT TO CURRENT PAID UP MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND HEDGE LAYING SOCIETY.
We offer training for complete beginners to introduce the skill of hedge laying.
This is a perfect introduction to traditional hedge laying and is suitable for those seeking to add to woodland management or landscape gardening skills, and a great present for garden lovers and rural skill enthusiasts. Learn about local methods and traditions of hedge laying, traditional hand tools, tool sharpening and the natural history of hedgerows whilst receiving hands on experience of laying an actual hedge within the beautiful countryside.
Our training courses run at various venues in Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, and Surrey (and occasionally in Hampshire) we try to hold most events within about 1hour drive of Lewes, but availability of suitable hedges does mean we have to venture further afield.
Traditional hedgelaying provides dense cover at ground level for livestock and wildlife, consolidating the network of fruiting ‘green corridors’ linking other habitats. Normally, hedge laying can be conducted between October and early March whilst the hedging plants are dormant.
Please note:
Hedgelaying is not suitable for anybody unable to move around easily on rough ground. You will remain in the open air throughout the day and participants should dress warmly and bring waterproofs and strong footwear. Food and hot & cold drinks.
Training for Hedge Laying is £200 for 4 sessions , £100 for under 18s or in full time education(as from 23.3.26), or £60 for one session, payable in advance. More details are included in the attached form. Coppicing days are free to all Members.
Already Trained?
Each season there will be cants set aside for members who have been trained by the South of England Hedge Laying Society and wish to lay without a trainer to gain experience, this is on a first come first served basis, is FREE, and must be pre-booked.
New to the society and want to cut?
Great news, however in order to ensure the quality of work meets our high standards your first session will be assessed by our chief trainer. If Training is required a fee would be charged.
If you wish to attend a training day you must book in advance of the event.
This is a perfect introduction to traditional hedge laying and is suitable for those seeking to add to woodland management or landscape gardening skills, and a great present for garden lovers and rural skill enthusiasts. Learn about local methods and traditions of hedge laying, traditional hand tools, tool sharpening and the natural history of hedgerows whilst receiving hands on experience of laying an actual hedge within the beautiful countryside.
Our training courses run at various venues in Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, and Surrey (and occasionally in Hampshire) we try to hold most events within about 1hour drive of Lewes, but availability of suitable hedges does mean we have to venture further afield.
Traditional hedgelaying provides dense cover at ground level for livestock and wildlife, consolidating the network of fruiting ‘green corridors’ linking other habitats. Normally, hedge laying can be conducted between October and early March whilst the hedging plants are dormant.
Please note:
Hedgelaying is not suitable for anybody unable to move around easily on rough ground. You will remain in the open air throughout the day and participants should dress warmly and bring waterproofs and strong footwear. Food and hot & cold drinks.
Training for Hedge Laying is £200 for 4 sessions , £100 for under 18s or in full time education(as from 23.3.26), or £60 for one session, payable in advance. More details are included in the attached form. Coppicing days are free to all Members.
Already Trained?
Each season there will be cants set aside for members who have been trained by the South of England Hedge Laying Society and wish to lay without a trainer to gain experience, this is on a first come first served basis, is FREE, and must be pre-booked.
New to the society and want to cut?
Great news, however in order to ensure the quality of work meets our high standards your first session will be assessed by our chief trainer. If Training is required a fee would be charged.
If you wish to attend a training day you must book in advance of the event.
Once you have joined the Society, paid the fee due you will then be on the mailing list and invited to events. You will need to respond to these emails so that we know how many people to expect as we have to pre order stakes & binders. Keep an eye on your JUNK MAIL to ensure you do not miss out.
To Join, please download the PDF file below, Read all the GDPR information, Print out page 2, fil out correctly, scan or photograph and email to [email protected]
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