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14 St. Aidans Park
St. Boswells
Melrose
TD6 0DQ
01835 823 991
07867 934 222


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Dry Stone Dyking Training Courses


Neil Moffat is a professional member of the Drystone Walling Association (DSWA) with over 15 years drystone dyking experience. Neil is also a qualified training instructor and holds regular training courses within the Scottish Borders. All of Neil's courses are covered by Public Liability Insurance.

Neil offers a 2 day dry stone dyking training courses for those interested in:-

  • Grasping the basic techniques of dry-stone dyking (Beginners Stage 1);
  • Building or restoring their own drystone dykes/garden walls (Beginners Stage 2) Note: you must have completed Beginners Stage 1 before undertaking Stage 2.
  • And professional designers, engineers, inspectors & project owners who design & oversee drystone projects.

    Training Course Dates for 2012

    Course Level
    Date
    Venue
    Cost
    Beginners Stage 1
    24th & 25th March
    Nr Lauder
    £100
    Beginners Stage 1
    28th & 29th April
    Nr Lauder
    £100
    Beginners Stage 1
    2nd & 3rd June
    Nr Lauder
    £100
    Beginners Stage 1
    18th & 19th Aug
    Nr Lauder
    £100
    Beginners Combined Stage 1&2
    18th - 21th Sept
    4 days
    Nr Lauder
    £230
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    What each dry stone training package offers:-

    Beginners Stage 1:
    A Weekend Package for those with no dry stone dyking experience.
    Beginners Stage 2: A Weekend Package for those with no dry stone dyking experience.
    Intermediate: A Weekend Package for those who have completed both Stage 1 & Stage 2.

    Refresher Training Courses are available for anyone who has completed a Drystone Walling Courses in the past and would like a refresher on a specific area of dyking, brush up skills, etc.  We have a few photos of dry stone trainees at work on walls in Lauder.

    Please contact Neil on 07867 934 222 or complete the Contact Form below and submit your specific requirements.

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    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    · For this course you will need warm waterproof clothing, outdoor footwear and work gloves. Steel toe capped boots or other safety footwear is strongly recommended.

    · Trainees should bring a packed lunch & suitable refreshments.

    · All tools, protective eyewear & dry stone walling materials will be provided.

    · All of Neil Moffat's dry stone walling courses are covered by Public Liability Insurance - certificates can be inspected on request.

     

    NEIL MOFFAT, 14 St. AIDAN'S PARK, St. BOSWELLS, MELROSE, TD6 ODQ.