Cheshire Branch
Dry Stone Walling Association - Cheshire Branch Registered Charity 289678
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The Dry Stone Walling Association (DSWA) was
formed in 1968 to counter the then almost
terminal decline of the craft.
As a result of it’s efforts, on behalf of
professional and amateur members alike, there
has been a substantial upturn
in the fortunes of dry stone walling.
Members receive a magazine, The Waller and
Dyker, three times a year which contains
general interest and specialist articles and
details of branch
activities.
For more details Click HERE.
The Cheshire Branch promotes walling by giving
demonstrations at local shows, holding training
courses for beginners and providing talks for
groups.
We also hold Branch meetings, have Members
Walling Days, day visits, weekends away and
organise social events for members.
We put together a calendar of events and
activities, including dates of our Branch
meetings, attendance at Shows, Members
Walling Days and Training Courses at the
beginning of each year.
To view the full programme for 2025 please
CLICK HERE.
Welcome to our Branch Website
Active throughout the year.
Calendar of Events.
Build a Model Wall.
Why not build yourself a model dry stone
wall.
Cheshire Branch
Dry Stone Walling Association - Cheshire Branch Registered Charity 289678
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Jan 26th Members Walling Day at Greenbooth
Nature Reserve.
Jan 27th Branch GP Committee “Virtual”
Meeting via SKYPE.
Feb 2nd Members Walling Day at Greenbooth
Nature Reserve.
Feb 28th Members Walling day at
Wornethlow Golf Club.
Mar 1st &2nd Members Walling day at
Wornethlow Golf Club.
Mar 19th Walling Walk at National
Trust Lyme Park.
Mar 23rd Members Walling day at
Greenbooth Nature Reserve.
Apl 10th &11th Members Walling day at
Werneth Low Country Park.
Apl 23rd Walling Walk at National
Trust Lyme Park.
Apl 25th & 26th Members Walling day at
Greenbooth Nature Reserve.
May 10th & 11th Beginners Training Course
at Werneth Low Country Park
May 21st Walling Walk at National
Trust Lyme Park.
Jun 5th & 6th Members Walling Day near
Broadbottom.
Jun 14th Level 2 Training Day Greenbooth
Nature Reserve
Jun 19th to 21st Members Walling Day at
Broadbottom
Jun 28th & 29th Arley Garden Festival.
Display only.
Jun 28th & 29th Members Walling Day Cancelled.
July 15th & 16th Members Walling Day at
Beddgelert area, North Wales.
Jul 26th &27th Beginners Training Course at
Platwood Farm, Disley.
Aug 8th Members Walling Day at Greenbooth
Nature Reserve.
Aug 23rd Poynton Show..
Sep 3rd Walling Walk at National Trust Lyme
Park.
Oct 4th & 5th Beginers Training Course at
Werneth Low Country Park.
Oct 10th CWT Volunteers Taster Day at
Greenbooth Nature Reserve.
Oct 11th & 12th Members Walling Day Cancelled.
Oct 25th & 26th Members Walling Day at
Teggs Nose Country Park.
Nov 6th Branch Annual General Meeting via
Skype.
Nov 20th Branch Member & Partner Get-Together
Turkish Bistro, Poynton.
Nov 26th Dry Stone Walling talk by Jack Taylor at
Brookdale Club, Bramhall, SK7 3AB.
Training Courses.
For further information contact John McClean
Tel : 07798 808513
e-mail: dswacheshire@gmail.com
Members Walling Days
Members Walling Days held at various
locations.
For further information contact Jack Taylor
Tel: 07415 107120
e-mail: dswacheshire@gmail.com
Branch Meetings.
Held either on site during a Members Walling
Day or virtually using Skype, usually
commencing at 8.00pm.
Diary of Events for 2025
Cheshire Branch
Dry Stone Walling Association - Cheshire Branch Registered Charity 289678
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The Cheshire Branch runs at least two training courses each year for beginners.
The courses are held at weekends. Trainees will receive instruction from DSWA
qualified instructors.
The current cost of a course is £125.00 per person , or £110.00 when enrolled within
10 days of a show.
Course gift vouchers can be purchased and can be redeemed later in the year.
You will need to take a packed lunch, drinks, wear good all weather clothing, strong
footwear and a pair of strong gloves. All tools will be provided.
During the two days we aim to cover stripping out an existing wall, grading the stone,
setting out walling pins and lines, preparation of foundations, wall building including
foundations, first lift, through stones, second lift and coping stones. Armed with this
basic knowledge you will be in a position to build your own wall but to improve much
practice will be needed.
Courses this year will be held at different
venues. For details contact John McClean see
below..
Full joining instructions will be emailed to the
the Trainee two weeks prior to the
commencment of the Training Course.
10th & 11th May 2025, Werneth Low,Country
Park.
26th & 27th July 2025, Plattwood Farm, Disley.
4th & 5th October 2025, Werneth Low Country
Park.
For further details or to book a place either
contact John McClean, Branch Chair and
Training Course Organiser, at:-
Tel : 07798 808513
Email : dswacheshire@gmail.com
To download some notes and a Registration
Form CLICK HERE
Training Courses
Course Venue
Course Dates
Enrolement Details.
Cheshire Branch
Dry Stone Walling Association - Cheshire Branch Registered Charity 289678
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Branch members, including both professionals and amateurs will be attending the shows shown
opposite in 2025.
Why not come along and have a chat and learn more about the art of dry stone walling.
We have lots of free leaflets as well as many more detailed pamphlets, books, model walling kits
and walling hammers for sale.
Training Course Gift vouchers can also be purchased at special show prices either for yourself or a
present for a friend or family member.
If you are unable to attend one of our shows you can always purchase any of the above items by
contacting our Secretary Jack Taylor by email at dswacheshire@gmail.com or by telephone on
07415 107120.
Shows and Demonstrations.
2025 Show Dates.
Jun 28th & 29th Arley. Garden Festival
Display only.
Aug 23rd Poynton Show. Display only.
Sep 7th Poynton Heritage Craft Fair.
Cheshire Branch
Dry Stone Walling Association - Cheshire Branch Registered Charity 289678
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Members
Our Members Walling Days provide members with
an opportunity to put into practice the art of
walling alongside a group of professionals and
enthusiastic amateurs.
Members Walling Days can also be useful in
working towards one of the certificates in dry
stone walling.
Walling Days
Calendar of Events
You need to be a Branch member to join us on
the dates which are shown on our Diary of
Events.
To view the full programme for 2025 please
click here.
Cheshire Branch
Dry Stone Walling Association - Cheshire Branch Registered Charity 289678
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Training Courses
Members Walling Days
Shows
Away Days
Social Events
Cheshire Branch
Dry Stone Walling Association - Cheshire Branch Registered Charity 289678
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Model Walling Kits
Only practice and a pair of pincers are needed to complete the model wall.
All building materials including wooden base (approximately 25cm by 9cm), stone, glue and template are supplied along with
easy to follow step by step instructions.
The cost of the complete Model Walling Kit is
£10.00 plus £4.00 p&p.
Please contact Jack Taylor by email
dswacheshire@gmail.com for delivery and
payment details.
Cheshire Branch
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