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Two Day Hedgelaying Workshop

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Hardingsdown Bunkhouse, SwanseaSaturday 16. January 2027 10amFree
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Hedge laying is more than just a rural craft - it's a timeless skill that weaves life into our landscapes, creating wildlife-rich corridors through our countrys…

Hedge laying is more than just a rural craft - it's a timeless skill that weaves life into our landscapes, creating wildlife-rich corridors through our countryside. But this precious tradition is fading fast. Join us to learn more and keep the skill alive.
In this two-day workshop, we'll go through the basics, including different regional styles and the purposes for hedge laying and get hands on experience with the tools.Please bring sturdy boots, warm layers (not your best clothes as they might get dirty), waterproofs and work gloves if you have them!
Please bring a packed lunch and a drink (tea and biscuits provided)
This opportunity is suitable for ages 18 years+Day 1
Day one will include an introduction to hedge laying, including different regional styles, plants found in hedges as well as pleach, plesh and plash cuts and safe use of tools and maintenance. Then participants will get the chance to start laying a hedge.
Day 2
Recap and carry on with hedge laying, finessing the techniques.
Mae plygu perthi'n fwy na chrefft wledig yn unig; mae'n sgil diamser sy'n annog bywyd yn ein tirweddau, gan greu coridorau sy'n llawn bywyd gwyllt yn ein cefn gwlad. Er hynny, mae'r draddodiad werthfawr hon yn diflannu'n gyflym. Ymunwch a ni i ddysgu mwy a chadw'r sgil yn fyw.
Yn y gweithdy deuddydd hwn, byddwn yn trafod y pethau sylfaenol, gan gynnwys dulliau rhanbarthol gwahanol a phwrpas plygu perthi, a byddwn yn cael profiad ymarferol gyda'r offer.Dewch ag esgidiau cadarn, haenau cynnes (nid eich dillad gorau oherwydd gallant fynd yn frwnt), dillad dwrglos a menig gwaith os oes gennych rai!
Dewch a chinio pecyn a diod (darperir te a bisgedi)
Mae'r digwyddiad yn addas i blant 18+ oedDiwrnod 1
Bydd diwrnod 1 yn cynnwys cyflwyniad i blygu perthi, gan gynnwys arddulliau rhanbarthol gwahanol, y planhigion sydd i'w cael mewn perthi yn ogystal a phlethu, toriadau plethu a phlygu, defnyddio offer yn ofalus a'u cynnal a chadw. Yna bydd cyfranogwyr yn
Cael y cyfle I ddechrau plygu Perth.
Diwrnod 2
Crynhoi, yna parhau i blygu perthi a defnyddio'r technegau.

Hardingsdown Bunkhouse

Hardingsdown Farm Llangennith Gower, SA3 1HT Swansea

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