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 »
An illustrated, international collection of poems and prose celebrating the craft of dry stone walling. The Next Big Step for the Anthology DSWA Member Terry McCormick, has been working hard on this project which is now complete and ready to move forward. All that is needed is the funding to make this into a book… Read more »
The Dry Stone Walling Association is proud to announce the release of its 2026 Calendar, which is now available for purchase. Featuring a stunning collection of photographs taken by DSWA members and enthusiasts from across the country, this year’s calendar is a visual celebration of the timeless beauty and craftsmanship of dry stone walling. Each… 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 »
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.
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 »
CALLING ALL DSWA MEMBERS TO COMPLETE AN IMPORTANT SURVEY!
The Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain is delighted to report that Sean Adcock, DSWA Master Craftsman and former Trustee, has been awarded the Medallist of the British Empire in the 2024 New Year Honours List for services to Dry Stone Walling. A longstanding DSWA member and intrinsic part of the Wales Branch,… Read more »