AN ASSOCIATION which teaches people the skills needed to construct dry stone wall features has restarted across Dorset.

Dorset's branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association (DSWA) has restarted small scale (rule of six) outdoor walling activities for its members.

The branch successfully delivered Craft Certification Training within Covid-19 guidelines over the summer and autumn last year - with all participants achieving levels one (initial), two (intermediate) and three (advanced) certification.

Carole Reeves spokeswoman for the DSWA's Dorset branch, said: "We're now able to run again this year. These courses are taught by qualified instructors with a high level of skill.

"Given the expected further relaxation of Covid restrictions on May 17, we plan to offer three courses in 2021.

"The dates this year are July 3-4 at Spyway, Langton Matravers, August 7-8 and September 25-26 location to be confirmed though likely to be Corton Down, South Dorset Ridgeway for both dates.

"We also offer an accredited Craft Certification Scheme in association with LANTRA."

For more on this, visit: www.dorsetdswa.org.uk