Hedgelayers pit their rural skills against each other

A competition that encourages the traditional skill of hedgelaying takes place in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in November. Hedgelayers from across the UK will take part the North Cotswolds Hedgelaying competition, which takes place on Saturday 15th November at Foss Cross on the A429 between Northleach and Cirencester.  The event is being held courtesy of Calmsden Farms.

Competitors from across the UK will compete in four classes, designed to match their abilities; Open, Junior Beginners and Novice, Veteran, and Beginners pairs.

Organiser Mark Connelly said:

“Taking part in the competition is a great confidence booster, especially if you are relatively new to hedgelaying. It is also a tried and tested way for more experienced hedgelayers to really get competitive.

”In all, the competition is a really good way of keeping the skill of hedgelaying alive and the enthusiasm and energy that is displayed at these events clearly goes to show that it is by no means a ‘dying art”.

Spectators are welcome to attend the event which will take place between 9am and 2pm.

Source: Cotswolds Conservation Board