19 August 2008
Last chance for places on Dartmoor dry stone walling course!
| There are just a few places left on a free dry stone walling course being run by Dartmoor National Park Authority and the Devon Rural Skills Trust (DRST) in September this year. The course runs on 3-5 and 8-9 September and will be held at 2 sites – Leighon, Manaton (Ordnance Survey grid reference SX 7515 7916) and Beacon Hill Farm, Ashburton (Ordnance Survey grid reference SX 7378 7228). With just twelve places available, this five day course is a good opportunity for those wishing to learn the basic skills of dry stone walling and stone facing under the guidance of Dave Hannaford and David Carlisle – both Master Craftsmen with the DRST. |
Dartmoor National Park Authority’s dry stone walling courses are run annually and take place at different venues on Dartmoor each year. The dry stone walling courses are part of the Authority’s programme to support and encourage the preservation and use of traditional rural skills in the National Park. No previous experience is necessary although participants should be aware that stone walling is physically demanding work.
For further information, or to book a place, please contact Sue Halse, Land Management Officer, Dartmoor National Park Authority, on (01626) 832093.
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Sue Halse, Land Management Officer
Mike Nendick, Communications Officer, Dartmoor National Park Authority
Tel: (01626) 832093
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National Parks cover 10% of the land area of England, Wales and Scotland. They are of special value to the whole nation because of their great beauty, their wildlife and cultural interests and the opportunities they offer for quiet enjoyment. However, they are not nationally owned - the land is in the hands of many landowners or occupiers including farmers. Over 33,500 people live inside the Dartmoor National Park and many millions of visits are made to it each year.
Notes for Editors
Dartmoor’s stone walls are an integral part of the landscape, providing shelter and security for livestock and wildlife as well as being significant historical features. Their maintenance is only possible with the help and skill of local people. Anyone is welcome to attend the Authority’s rural skills courses but priority will be given to young farmers and those living and/or working on Dartmoor, who will make use of their skills.
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