It’s less than 2 weeks until the DSWA Summer Fete and Social Weekend on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June, celebrating craft, hosted by the Derbyshire Branch. Book your tickets now! Please see the flyer / programme for the full list of attractions and activities, lots to see and do for all the family! Location: Nightingale Centre,… Read more »
Not long to go now until the second event in the DSWA Grand Prix – The Ellwood Classic on June 7th. Please contact the Ellwood Branch to enter.
On Saturday, 19th April, Dave Goulder—DSWA Master Craftsman, author, and folk musician—was formally presented with the British Empire Medal (BEM) by Lord-Lieutenant Major General Patrick Marriott in a special ceremony held at the Oykel Bridge Hotel, attended by his family. Dave received the BEM in the King’s 2025 New Year Honours List in recognition of… Read more »
Have you considered trying your hand at walling photography? Now could be the time to start as we’re excited to announce that the 2026 DSWA Calendar competition is now open! While all photos will be considered, we are particularly looking for images that capture wildlife, flora, and fauna in and around our dry stone walls.… Read more »
Dry Stone Walling has hit the screens again! DSWA Master Craftsman Dave Goulder, who was recently awarded a BEM in the 2025 New Year’s Honours List for his outstanding contributions to Dry Stone Walling and his community in Rosehall, Sutherland, is the star of this BBC piece on our craft. Don’t miss it – watch… Read more »
The Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain is delighted to report that Dave Goulder, DSWA Master Craftsman, has been awarded a BEM in the 2025 New Years Honours List for services to Dry Stone Walling and to the community of Rosehall, Sutherland.
The 2025 Calendar is now available to order.
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 »