Fencing News

SCOTSHEEP FENCING COMPETITION 2024

The bi-annual Scotsheep Fencing Competition returns in 2024 with the event scheduled to take place on Wednesday 5th June at Aikengall Farm near Dunbar, East Lothian (EH42 1SG). The event, which made a welcome and successful return in 2022, involves teams of two completing a 70m section of stock fencing. Lewis Knox, one of the […]Read More

KDM – MARKET LEADERS IN QUALITY, SERVICE AND INNOVATION

As we draw to the end of 2023 it is fair to say, the UK outdoor timber industry has experienced a challenging year. Following three years of exceptional trading conditions all expectations for 2023 was for a downturn in the market. As a result of monthly interest rises and inflation remaining stubbornly high, consumer spending […]Read More

BELL CHIMES IN TUNE WITH THIS FENCING LIFE

It’s an absolute pleasure to chat with Rob Bell of Kendal-based Rob Bell Fencing! His infectious enthusiasm and passion for all things fencing is an example to all and, if bottled, would prove to be a heady brew. “I love the freedom of being my own boss and I love the freedom of being out […]Read More

BIGGER, BETTER AND ON AN UPWARD TRAJECTORY

The AFI’s Second National Awards Ceremony The stunning Welsh capital city of Cardiff was the location chosen for this year’s AFI UK Fencing Awards ceremony held in October. This was the second annual gathering to present awards for excellence and achievements to those involved in the world of fencing by the Association of Fencing Industries. […]Read More

FENCING & LANDSCAPING NEWS GOLF DAY 2024

Our 2024 golf day will be held as normal at The Belfry Golf Club on Thursday 16th May. We will be playing on the prestigious PGA Championship course. Once again the day will be sponsored by W & P Consultancy. W & P Consultancy has been run by Phil Emsley for 8 years. With over […]Read More

TILHILL CELEBRATES 12 ‘WINS’ IN WOODLANDS AWARDS

Tilhill picked up 12 awards at the recent 2023 Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Woodlands Competition (RWAS) with presentations taking place at the Royal Welsh Show 2023 in Llanelwedd. Two special prizes including The Charles Shakerley Memorial Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Conifer Entry and The Royal Forestry Society Certificate for best entry in all […]Read More

STIHL LAUNCHES NEW PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY

STIHL has launched its first portable 230V power supply, providing professional users with a quiet, low maintenance and emission-free alternative to petrol-powered generators. Weighing only 19.8kg and boasting a 3.6kW power output, the new PS 3000 offers a high power-to-weight ratio and is one of the most powerful portable power supply units in its weight […]Read More

LAWSONS HIT THE NET WITH ST ALBANS CITY

Lawsons, an independent timber, building materials and fencing merchant with branches across London and the south east, has linked up with National League (South) side St Albans City FC. Barry Higson, commercial manager at the club, expressed his enthusiasm for this partnership: “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Lawsons as our new partner. Their reputation […]Read More

UP THE GARDEN PATH

Louise Tomlin tries to get to the bottom of the unique ability of the Hydrangea to change colour There was a point a few years ago when I noticed that a hydrangea bush I was looking at had two different coloured flowers on it, pink and also blue. I was genuinely puzzled once I’d checked that […]Read More

TRAINING ON TAP AT TALASEY

With WorldSkills UK, a charity spearheading the UK’s drive to raise standards in apprenticeships and technical education, announcing its National Competitions programme for 2024, landscaping solutions firm Talasey has issued a reminder that training and support are on tap all year round and is open to all ages and levels of experience in the landscaping […]Read More