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Author: Sally Perry

Isle of Wight Hedgelaying Competition

11:37 am Friday, 27th February, 2009, Isle of Wight

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Tomorrow sees the return of the Annual Isle of Wight Hedgelaying Competition an event that has captured our interest over the last couple of years.

Every year it moves location and tomorrow you’ll need to head out to the beautiful location of Dunsbury Farm in Brook if you want to catch the action.

Kicking off at 10am the competitors will be busy creating their hedges until 3pm with the prize giving taking place at around 3.30pm.

The quality of craftmanship at this competition is extremely inspiring.

As hedgelaying virgins a couple of years ago, we were fascinated by the techniques and skills required to create these wonderful additions to the countryside.

If you want to learn more about the ancient art of hedgelaying, check out this article written for VB by hedgelaying champion Oz Hoskyns.

Check out the official Isle of Wight Hedgerow Group Website for exact location details.

Image: Isle of Wight Hedgerow Group

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  1. +2 Click if you like this comment Brian     says:
    27, February 2009 at 1:13 pm

    It is good to see hedges being cared for. If you want to see the alterative, look at the hedge on the main road at Luccombe. Smashed to bits with a tractor flail.

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