For those who do not know, Prince
Charles is the patron of the National Hedge Laying Society and an able cutter
himself. Some time ago HRH invited some conservation volunteers to lay hedges
on one of his estates. He knows his hedges and was disappointed with the
result. The skill base had become
diluted. To remedy this Prince Charles
has put forward some incentives for young people taking up the call and
becoming involved in hedge laying. He has offered those under 30 years old
taking part in novice competition or undergoing training a £25 bonus for taking
part. This award is administered by the
National Hedge Laying Society.
We are pleased to announce one of
the Wirral Countryside Volunteers, Jessica Lindsey (pictured with her own work), was given such an award for taking part in Wirral Countryside Volunteer’s 11th
free hedge laying training event, Cheshire style, which took place at Poulton
Hall, Bebington.
Jessica said “It is amazing to be
recognised by the National Hedge Laying Society and a great encouragement. I enjoy my days out with the volunteers they
are so welcoming and happy to share their expertise.” Jessica added “I plan to join the National
Hedgelaying Society using my award money.”
Paul Loughnane
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