Month: March 2026

DSWA Summer Fete & Weekend Social – A Celebration of Craft

Following the success of last year’s event the DSWA Summer Fete will be hosted by the Derbyshire Branch on 13th & 14th June at The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, raising awareness for our craft and Prostate Cancer. All members, family and friends are invited to enjoy a fun packed weekend of entertainment, activities, competitions, craft displays, and delicious… Read more »

A career in dry stone walling

This National Careers Week we wanted to shine the light on the different avenues into this heritage craft. Although Apprenticeships are a great way into the craft (as proved by our past schemes), they are not always available. We have spoken to three wallers to see how they became a professional dry stone waller. Simon… Read more »