Hedgelaying Course

Wednesday 17 November

10am–4pm

Foxburrow Wood, Witney

£45

Learn the rural craft of hedgelaying with an experienced local hedgelayer at Foxburrow Wood, Witney. No experience necessary, all tools and equipment will be provided. Tuition will include: tool use, preparing the hedge, laying, staking and binding. 

Please bring gloves (if you have them), stout boots and suitable clothes. Hot drinks will be provided but please provide your own lunch.

Booking is essential.  

Upcoming Courses

Fungi Identification Course

Sunday 10 October

1.30–3.30pm

Singe Wood, Hailey

£10 

SOLD OUT

Discover the wonderful world of fungi with some of the country's top amateur experts! Join members of the Oxfordshire Mycology Group as they survey fungi at Singe Wood and learn all about the amazing and diverse species growing there, including the rare Wrinkled Peach.

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This course has now sold out but to add your name to the waiting list, please email info@wychwoodforesttrust.co.uk.

Upcoming Courses

Hedgelaying for Beginners

Wednesday 17 November

10am–4pm

Foxburrow Wood, Witney

£45

Learn the rural craft of hedgelaying with an experienced local hedgelayer at Foxburrow Wood, Witney. You don't need any experience, and all tools and equipment will be provided.

During the day you will learn in a small group how to prepare and lay a hedge, along with tool use, staking and binding. 

Please bring gloves if you have them, stout boots and suitable clothes. Hot drinks will be provided but bring your own lunch.  

Booking is essential. Only three places left.

Winter Tree Identification

Saturday 27 November

1–3pm

Singe Wood

£10 (children free)

Brush up on your winter tree identification with an expert in this two-hour beginner's course at Singe Wood. No experience needed. You'll learn to identify common local trees by their bark, buds, shape and other features in this interactive session. 

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Booking is essential. We cannot accommodate dogs on this course. Children are welcome to accompany their responsible adult.

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Sold out. 

Cancellation policy and accessibility

If you cancel your place less than 48 hours before the event we cannot offer a refund.

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If we have to cancel an event you have booked onto we will offer a full refund.

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We aim to make our events as inclusive as possible but some outdoor spaces can present access difficulties. If you have any special requirements, please contact info@wychwoodforesttrust.co.uk before booking. 

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