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Ham Hill

Last chance for walling in 2022, fuelled  by warm mince pies from the Ham Hill Rangers. We are continuing with the final derelict section of the wall dividing Strouds Field. This is a collaborative project with volunteers from the South West England Dry Stone Walling Association (SWEDSWA), EuCAN Somerset Volunteers, EuCAN Dorset Mid-week Volunteers, Thera South West and Tinkers Bubble, with … Continue reading "Ham Hill"

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"

Langton Herring

Members' dry stone walling practice at Langton Herring.

Langton Herring

Langton Herring Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

Members' dry stone walling practice at Langton Herring.

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!

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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

£100

Dalwood Fair

Dalwood Fair Jubilee Fields, Dalwood, Devon, United Kingdom

Dalwood 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 Kingdom

The 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"

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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"