15 September, 6pm – 7:30pm
To cut or not to cut? That IS the question! It’s at this time of year that hedges are booked in for their annual trim, but how soon should you cut? What are the pro’s and con’s of trimming hedgerows early or later on? Should you even trim them at all? Hedgerows require management to stay in shape,…
1 volunteer day per week over 5 consecutive weeks starting beginning Nov 26. Chainsaw training & assessment Jan-Mar 27.
Interested in a career in forestry, arboriculture or conservation? The Nature Rich Miterdale Project is offering 4 fully funded places on the City & Guilds Level 2 Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross-cutting and Small Tree Felling qualification. This is a great first step into a career working outdoors in…
Courses run once a month. Learning completed online through videos and a workbook pack sent in the post. Assessment is face to face in Settle.
This course is a blended e-learning programme delivered as a self-taught, one-day course through videos and a workbook, accessed via a candidate portal, allowing you to study remotely from home or work at your own pace. Materials take roughly 8 - 12 hours minimum to complete, and you have from your…
Wednesday 18th – Thursday 19th November, 2026 FREE
Organised by Innovation for Agriculture, this is an unmissable opportunity to visit a series of farms in Cumbria and Northumberland and see new technologies, innovations and approaches in action. The two-day event will provide an opportunity to step away from day-to-day farm challenges and come…
Job
Rangers play a critical role in protecting and enhancing United Utilities sites, helping to balance visitor enjoyment with the stewardship of some of the North West's most valuable landscapes. From supporting asset maintenance and conservation projects and improving visitor experiences to helping…
Apprenticeship
This is a great opportunity to work alongside the forest craftspeople and beat teams in Grizesdale Forest, gaining practical experience whilst following a structured training programme. You will contribute to practical operations - creating, maintaining, and harvesting forests as part of the UK…
Job
We’re looking for a strategic commercial leader to help shape the future of H&H Land & Estates across 3 locations: Carlisle, Durham & Staveley (multi-site leadership role)Competitive salary + company car/car allowance + excellent benefitsAs H&H continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced,…
Volunteering
Volunteering – we have small but growing team of volunteers here at Larch Cottage, so if you want to get out of the house, meet new people and get gardening whilst keeping fit- drop us an email or pop in.
What's next for Skills Bootcamps in Cumbria?
Lancaster University Open Days 12 September and 17 October 2026
Myerscough College Open Days 3 October and 21 November 2026
