Hedgerow Volunteering at West End Farm, Arlingham
Multiple dates and times
West End Farm, GL27JL
Description
Join us at West End Farm (Arlingham) for our hedgerow volunteering days! Gain new skills while supporting our Hedgerow Heroes Project, where we’re working to restore Gloucestershire’s declining hedgerows.
2025 upcoming volunteering dates
- Friday 28th February
- Tuesday 4th March
- Friday 14th March
WHEN BOOKING ONTO OUR VOLUNTEERING DAYS, PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE READ AND AGREED TO THE RISK ASSESSMENT: Hedgelaying risk assessment - CPRE Gloucestershire (cpreglos.org.uk)
What's involved
This is a hands-on, interactive session that requires a moderate level of fitness, as it involves trimming and laying hedges. No prior experience is necessary; people of all skill levels are welcome! The day will be led by Millie, CPRE Gloucestershire’s Hedgerow Heroes Project Officer, along with professional hedge layer, David, who will guide you through the process step-by-step, with plenty of demonstrations and opportunities for practical experience.
We encourage questions throughout the day, and we’ll regularly check in with you to ensure you’re comfortable with the tasks. The atmosphere will be relaxed, and we only ask that you participate in activities that you feel comfortable with.
Volunteering day timings
- 9:30 am: Arrival and registration
- 9:45-10:00am: Welcome, tool talk, and safety demonstration
- 10-12:00pm: Practical hedge laying work
- 12:00-12:45pm: Lunch break and group discussion
- 12:45-3:00pm: Continue hedge laying work
- 3:00-4:00 pm: Wrap-up, tool collection, and reflection on the day
- 4:00pm: Day concludes
About the project site
Set in a perry pear orchard on an organic cattle farm, West End Farm offers almost poetic views from its spectacular location in the horseshoe bend of the River Severn, on the edge of the peaceful Gloucestershire village of Arlingham. Adjacent to the river, with easy access to the Severn Way footpaths, this working arable farm has been in the same family for multiple generations. It boasts a variety of habitats, including orchards, meadows (both grazed and ungrazed), and arable fields. In 2024, a community-run café was established on the site to foster community cohesion and provide a warm space for residents during the colder months. The new hedgerow will connect the orchard and the river, strengthening and enhancing the farm’s diverse habitats.
What to bring
All tools required for the volunteering will be provided but please bring the following:
- Waterproofs and sensible clothing (e.g. thicker layers)
- Gloves (if you have them — otherwise, we’ll provide some)
- Your own lunch
Location
Westend Farm, Church Rd, Arlingham, Gloucestershire, GL2 7JL
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FN14jvAkxqXDUuo39?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
Once you reach the postcode there is a large grey barn, please pull into the gates you will park next to a small farm shop. Millie will meet you there.
For any further information, please contact Millie, our Project Officer: millie@cpreglos.org.uk.
Location
West End Farm, GL27JL