Events
Events, training courses and practical opportunities to help conserve local wildlife form a major part of our activities. See featured events below. For a full list with details download the What's On Events Guide
Rural Crafts & Skills
Events in the Rural Crafts & Skills category
Hurdle-making
Saturday 8th June
Event Type: Osmanthorpe | Rural Crafts & Skills
Tutor Alistair Hayhurst will guide you through the process of making a hazel hurdle panel. Each person will learn how to split hazel and weave a traditional hurdle over two days. A good level of fitness will be required for this course. £20 per person. Booking required. Meet at 9.30am at Osmanthorpe Orchard, Southwell Rd, near Kirklington. Bring a packed lunch and a drink. This course is subsidised by a grant from Awards for All. Concludes Sunday 9 June.
Contact: Robert Atkinson 01777 713 943 or 07764 188 451
Frame Basket-making
Sunday 21st July
Event Type: Osmanthorpe | Rural Crafts & Skills
Tutor Ray Lister will guide you through the process of making a beautiful willow frame basket. £10 per person. Booking required. Meet at 9.30am at Osmanthorpe Orchard, Southwell Rd, near Kirklington. Bring a packed lunch and a drink. This course is subsidised by a grant from Awards for All.
Contact: Robert Atkinson 01777 713 943 or 07764 188 451
