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Ham Hill
Dorset DSWA Members' Practice. Just over the border in South Somerset. Restoring the dry stone walls on the Ham Hill plateau in order to make them stock proof, facilitate wild flower grassland management, protect ground-nesting birds and preserve the unique geoheritage of Ham Hill. We are continuing with the final derelict section of the wall … Continue reading "Ham Hill"
Crack Lane, Langton Matravers
Members' walling practice at Crack Lane, Langton Matravers
Langton Herring
Members' dry stone walling practice at Langton Herring.
Crack Lane, Langton Matravers
Members' walling practice at Crack Lane, Langton Matravers
Langton Herring
Langton Herring Weymouth, Dorset, United KingdomMembers' dry stone walling practice at Langton Herring.
Purbeck, near Langton Matravers – Dry stone walling course
Beginners' dry stone walling course on Purbeck, near Langton Matravers, Dorset. For further details and to apply, see: Courses
Sherborne Castle Country Fair
The Sherborne Castle Country Fair presents a fun and varied programme of events, rural activities, stands and entertainment including one of the largest standalone rare breed shows in the country. For one day each year one of the finest settings, with its picturesque grounds and lake surrounding Sherborne Castle, is transformed into a popular Country … Continue reading "Sherborne Castle Country Fair"
Open Farm Sunday
LEAF Open Farm Sunday, 11th June 2023 is farming’s annual open day giving visitors the opportunity to learn more about farming and the countryside, and farmers the chance to talk about what they’re so proud of: British food and farming!
Corton Down – Dry stone walling course
Beginners' dry stone walling course on the South Dorset Ridgeway at Corton Down, near Martinstown, Dorset. For further details and to apply, see: Courses
Dalwood Fair
Dalwood Fair Jubilee Fields, Dalwood, Devon, United KingdomDalwood Fair in East Devon Blackdown Hills AONB is a traditional and very popular village fete always held on the third Saturday in August.
Melplash Show, Bridport
Melplash Showground West Bay Road, Bridport, Dorset, United KingdomThe Melplash Agricultural Society Show is one of the South West’s premier agricultural exhibitions and is held at The West Bay Show grounds, Bridport, Dorset on the last Thursday before the August Bank holiday. Our 2023 Show will take place on Thursday 24th August. The show really offers something for everyone! The showground is packed … Continue reading "Melplash Show, Bridport"
Oak Fair, Stock Gaylard
The Oak Fair is a celebration of the countryside, conservation, woodland, timber, traditional craft, rural history and Dorset. As our little fair has grown over the years we have introduced something for everybody whether you are a countryside & conservation enthusiast, a shopaholic, a craftsman, a foodie or you just want to try your … Continue reading "Oak Fair, Stock Gaylard"
Corton Down – Dry stone walling course – FULLY BOOKED!
Beginners' dry stone walling course on the South Dorset Ridgeway at Corton Down, near Martinstown, Dorset. For further details and to apply, see: Courses
Members’ walling
The following practice sessions are open to Members of the DSWA. We also welcome other individuals or groups by prior arrangement only (to confirm details and ensure appropriate insurance cover). If you are interested, get in touch. For sessions in Dorset (Sea Spray and Corton Down) contact the Dorset DSWA For sessions in south Somerset … Continue reading "Members’ walling"
Sea Spray – Beginners’ Course – FULLY BOOKED!
Sea Spray Spyway Car Park, Durnford Drove, Langton Matavers, Dorset, United KingdomBeginners' dry stone walling course at Spyway on the Isle of Purbeck For further details and to apply, see: Courses