Cumbria Branch normally runs four weekend training courses for beginners each year.
The courses teach the basic techniques of drystone walling and include two practical sessions.
INFORMATION ON 2022 COURSES
12-13 March Beginners’ Weekend Course 1
DSWA Crooklands Training Site (Saturday) and on a field wall in South Lakeland (Sunday)
Co-ordinator: Paul Cliffin
23-24 April Beginners’ Weekend Course 2
DSWA Crooklands Training Site (Saturday) and on a field wall in South Lakeland (Sunday)
Co-ordinator: Paul Cliffin
21-22 May Beginners’ Weekend Course 3
DSWA Crooklands Training Site (Saturday) and on a field wall in South Lakeland (Sunday)
Co-ordinator: Paul Cliffin
17-18 September Beginners’ Weekend Course 4
DSWA Crooklands Training Site (Saturday) and on a field wall in South Lakeland (Sunday)
Co-ordinator: Paul Cliffin
15-16 October Beginners’ Weekend Course 5
DSWA Crooklands Training Site (Saturday) and on a field wall in South Lakeland (Sunday)
Co-ordinator: Paul Cliffin
Courses are usually run at the DSWA Training Ground, Crooklands, and at Troutbeck Bridge, on the shore of Windermere.
The cost for the weekend includes an invitation to join branch members at a members practice meeting.
For further information and to book a place, contact the acting course co-ordinator,
Paul Cliffin
email :~paul.cliffin@btinternet.com