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These are some of the events Les is involved with over the next few weeks:

Week of Sep 8th

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Testimonials

Westcountryman

Just wanted to thank you so much for an inspirational Orchard workshop at Cooks Farm on Saturday. I learnt so much and left with the confidence to attack the pruning of my own trees. I have planned my new orchard and bought my first Dabinett and Kingston Blacks!

Alison (Attended Orchard workshop)

03/17/2014

Westcountryman

Alison (Attended Orchard workshop)

03/17/2014

Westcountryman

Les has helped to deliver a number of successful orchard restoration events for FWAG (now FWAG SW) in Somerset and Devon over the years. He has a wealth of practical knowledge and his enthusiasm and ‘have a go’ attitude are an inspiration to the farmers and landowners that have attended – we have had lots of excellent feedback.

Roland Stonex MCIEEM CEnv

Farm Conservation Adviser

Westcountryman

Les has made this fascinating course extremely worthwhile. He is a mine of practical advice and a fund of anecdotes. We have been made really welcome by our engaging hosts Jaquie and Yaron on their fabulous farm.

Monica (Attended Orchard Course)

Westcountryman

We were delighted to give our apprentices an opportunity to benefit from Les's experience and knowledge. The balance of theory and practical skill was delivered with clarity and humour and was one of the highlights of our seminar programme.

Ben Raskin, Head of Horticulture

Soil Association

Westcountryman

Such a fantastic and informative couple of days, seeing all ages and stages of apples, from grafting to early pruning techniques. Great fun and learnt LOADS! Thanks Les.

Jane (Attended 2-day Orchard Course)

Westcountryman

Totally worth the 2 days taken off of work. Les is great and a fountain of knowledge, and he’s contactable afterwards.

Sean (Attended 2-day Orchard Course)

Westcountryman

Informative and enjoyable course due to Les’s humour and knowledge!

Nick (Attended 2-day Orchard Course)

Westcountryman

So much more than I expected, especially all the ‘hands on’ work. Les made it all very enjoyable and Yaron and Jaquie made the best hosts.

Elaine (Attended Orchard Course)

Westcountryman

Worth doing the course if you are not even interested in pruning. Les is a legend!! Obviously very knowledgeable and knows his business inside out.

Alan (Attended 2-day Orchard Course)

Westcountryman

Really great course. I didn’t know anything about pruning, but now I feel BOLD!!!

Clare (Attended Orchard Course)