Other Events
National Hedgelaying Championships 25th October 2008 at Sandringham, Norfolk.
Anyone interested in competing or wanting transport and accommodation please contact Roger Parris on 01404 861 207 (coach now fully booked)
Devon Hedge Week 25th October to 2nd November 2008
Devon Hedge Week is an annual event, organised by the Devon Hedge Group. Its purpose is to raise awareness and appreciation of Devon's magnificent network of hedges. It takes the form of a week of hedge-related events and activities arranged by various farming and conservation organisations, local authorities, local businesses and even individuals. These generally include:
Training in and demonstrations of traditional hedge-related crafts,
such as hedge steeping or the repair of turf and stone faced banks. This
includes hands-on opportunities to have a go at these activities.
Farm walks, looking at examples of recent hedge management and discussion
of different techniques.
Talks on the wildlife and historic importance of hedges, including
events which concentrate on particular species (e.g. dormice) particularly
associated with Devon's hedges.
Events or activities to interest children, such as the decoration
of hedges or hedge-based 'treasure trails'.
Devon Hedge Week is organised by: A group of organisations and individuals commited encourage appreciation, understanding and conservation of Devon's superb hedges.
If any organisations or individuals are interested in staging an event during Devon Hedge Week , or would like further information
Call the Devon Hedge Group on 01392 889770 (English Nature ask for the Devon Hedge Group)
visit their website www.devon.gov.uk/hedges
(9am - 5pm Monday to Friday),