International Congress 2010

The Dry Stone Walling Association is pleased to be hosting the 2010 International Dry Stone Walling Congress, taking place on 4-6 September 2010 at the University of Cumbria campus at Ambleside.  This is the first time this biennial event has been held in the UK.  Click here for a copy of the programme of lectures and events.  A copy of the programme has been sent to delegates.  During the weekend there is also a "fringe" programme of guided walks in and around Amblesde, details of which are available here.  A dry stone walling project is also being organised, where delegates will be able to help with the construction of a dry stone seat.  Numbers will be strictly limited for this event and will need to be booked on arrival at the congress.

If you are planning on attending some or all of the congress and have not yet returned your registration form and payment, please do so as a matter of urgency.

Please note that if you are travelling to the congress on Saturday and/or Sunday the Great North Swim is taking place at Low Wood near Windermere and delays may be expected.

There is still some accommodation available on the campus.  Please contact the University directly for further details.  The congress will commence at 8.45am on Saturday 4 September.  Registration will be available on Friday afternoon from 4pm and from 8am on Saturday and Sunday.

Why not consider extending your visit to the UK either before or after the congress.  Several events of interest are being offered by our local branches and other groups, including 

* A series of quarry based talks in North Wales, including a two day course in building clawdd   walls, stone faced earth banks with vertically set stone (7-8 September)

* Derbyshire branch is hoping to join forces with College of the Peak/Derbyshire Eco Centre to run a series of events.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you would llike further information, email congress@btinternet.com

This project is part financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas.  http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/rurdev/index_en.htm