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In-Person Training Course: Fencing, Trumisgarry, North Uist
An amazing opportunity to learn the basics of fencing on your croft with expert fencer Keith MacDonald.
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Location: Trumisgarry, North Uist, HS6 5AY
Organisation: Scottish Crofting Federation
Over two days you will be shown the materials, equipment and techniques needed for ground preparation; putting up basic stock fencing; rabbit netting; adding wire extensions for deer deterrence; minimum requirements for CAGS funding; fencing maintenance; and more!
Numbers will be limited to ensure everyone gets plenty of hands-on practice under Keith’s careful guidance.
Lunch and hot drinks will be provided.
You will need to wear suitable clothing for working outdoors for long periods.
Please also bring your own tough gloves.
Ticket price for two days training including lunch and hot drinks. £100 (£65 for young crofters – 41 and under).
N.B. This course is badged for the Next Generation Practical Training Fund.
To see if you may be eligible to apply for a grant to cover the cost of the course, click on the link above to find out more before you register for the course. Let us know if you are applying for the fund so that we can reserve a space for you while you wait for your application to be assessed. The course will likely fill up fast!
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This event is a partnership between the Scottish Crofting Federation and the Croft Woodland Project (supported in the Western Isles by the Woodland Trust and Point & Sandwick Trust).
Location
Trumisgarry, HS6 5AY
