Starting out in Hedgelaying

[Boy]

Hi all I hope you are all well. 

 I'm starting out in hedgelaying and just wanted to know the best root to go down. I have a good idea of what I'm doing but would like someone to show me how it's done properly. Thanks 

[Guest Gimlet]

Get in touch with your local NHLS affiliated group. If there isn't one, your regional style will be south of England so try the South of England Society: 

South of England Hedgelaying Society - South of England Hedge Laying Society

SEHLS.WEEBLY.COM

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A training day would offer a useful appraisal of what stage you're at with the craft. Tell them honestly what you've done to date, what your ambitions are and what you're hoping to learn and they'll pair you up appropriately on the day.   

Or you might find a commercial layer who's got a lot of work on and could do with some help. Don't expect in depth training or much pay, but it could gain you some useful insight. But don't be discouraged if you find that most hedge layers (like me) are a rather solitary lot. 

 

Have a wander round a local competition and get talking to people. The NHLS like to encourage entry in their competitions. Competing isn't for everyone, but even if you don't feel like entering yourself, comps gather lots like-minded people together in one spot who you can talk to.

 

[Boy]

Thank Gimlet some really useful advice. I'll check out the NHLS to find out more. Being solitary must be a criteria for being a hedgelayer as I'm certainly that. 

[Kerry BCA]

We have a 'Hedgelaying for Beginners' short leisure course running at BCA Landbased Training.  It's just a one day introductory course, on site, at the end of January. If your interested email [email protected] to find out more