Dorset’s hard work over the past few years culminated in this amazing award which was completely unexpected. Our new branded gazebo, flag, exhibition boards, wall building display, children’s wall, geology posters, books and leaflets all contributed to an exciting, interactive, and very well attended stand. We are thrilled to have this lovely award for a… Read more »
Cheshire Branch joined some 250 traders at the Nantwich Agricultural Show at Reaseheath College, Nantwich, hosted by the Nantwich Agricultural Society on Wednesday 31st July 2024. The weather was perfect for the livestock shows, agricultural machinery, craft and art displays and delicious food – especially the pies! South Cheshire is not known for its dry… Read more »
Northumbria Branch had a very successful and enjoyable day at Slaley Show on August 10th, fine weather, good crowds and lots of interest from visitors, with 12 people interested in signing up for our Taster days in 2025. Slaley is a relatively small show with lots of local community involvement but visitors were from far… Read more »
Building on our past activities at National Trust Scotland Threave Nature Reserve at Castle Douglas, we held another Joint Branch and DSWA Members event in July. Dry Stone Walling Association Members from across the South Scotland and North England constructed a new circular viewpoint on top of Port Hill over-looking the River Dee. The viewpoint… Read more »
A 25 year old man from Denbighshire has become the latest to reach the prestigious status of Master Craftsman dry stone waller after a gruelling seven and a half hour timed assessment building a feature withing 5m2 of dry stone wall. Barney Murray began his dry stone walling career at the age of 19… Read more »