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 »
With uncharacteristically bright skies, the first UK based test day of the year got underway at the DSWA National Training Site near Kendal on Friday 21st March. With a mixture of Level 1’s and 2 candidates, we also welcomed back to site Hristo Totsev who had travelled from Bulgaria for his Master Craftsman timed test.… Read more »
We are excited to announce that our Derbyshire Branch will be hosting a Summer Fete and Social Weekend on the 14th & 15th June 2025! This exciting event promises a fantastic line up of attractions, activities, and entertainment for wallers, families, friends, and the public. With a packed itinerary spanning the weekend, there’s something for… 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 »
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 »