Lancashire Branch DSWA Events

PLEASE NOTE:-  All dates below are correct but venues are likely to change so please CHECK HERE FOR UPDATES.

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How to Book for Practice Meets

Practice meetings are for DSWA members only – to enjoy, relax and improve skill levels so that we will know how much equipment will be needed all attendees should pre-book by contacting the secretary, Paul Clayton on 07733 103 500

What To Bring

The start and finish times are the same for all meetings, 9.30am to 4.30pm. You will need to bring with you strong footwear (preferably steel toecaps), gloves, full waterproofs (body and legs), your own hammer, packed lunch, drink, matters to discuss and a smile.

IMPORTANT Small Print

All attendees must provide a mobile contact number when booking in case any days need to be cancelled at short notice.

Please print and complete the Health & Safety form (available below) and bring this with you.

2025 Events Programme

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PM = Practice Meet    TC = Training Course

 

January

  • Saturday 11th PM @ Boarhurst (9.30 am start)

February

March

  • Saturday 8th PM @ Roundhill Farm (Larkhill Road)
  • Wednesday 12th Branch Meeting (Swan Inn Dobcross) – Time TBC
  • Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd TC @ Burnage Bent Farm

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

  • Friday 5th Xmas Social
  • Sunday 14th PM @ Boarshurst (9.30 am start)

Training Courses in 2026 (TBC)

  • March 21st & 22nd
  • May 2nd & 3rd
  • July 11th & 12th
  • August 15th & 16th
  • September 19th & 20th

Venues

PLEASE NOTE for sat nav users :- The postcodes given are those of the nearest properties to our working sites not the actual site itself – but they are not far away. What Three Words locations also shown.

  • BOARSHURST, off PARK LANE OL3 7DR ///rope.classmate.aquatics​
  • BURNEDGE BENT FARM, GRASSCROFT OL4 4EB ///magnum.upstarts.funds
  • RIDGE FARM, DIGGLE OL3 5LR ///reason.quoted.unscrew
  • RIPLEY’S FARM/SHOOTING CLUB, STRINESDALE, OL4 3SE ///system.verse
  • ROUNDHILL FARM, DOBCROSS OL3 5BF ///repayment.roofs.status
  • WERNETH LOW VISITOR CENTRE SK14 5LR ///noise.dangerously.went

2024 Events Programme

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PM = Practice Meet    TC = Training Course

 

January

February

March

  • Saturday 9th PM @ Burnedge Bent Farm (NB 10th is Mothers’ Day)
  • Wednesday 13th Branch meeting (Swan Inn) 7pm for 7.30 start
  • Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th TC @ Burnedge Bent

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

  • Sunday 6th PM Burnedge Bent Farm
  • Wednesday 16th Branch AGM (Swan Inn) 7 pm for 7.30 start

November

December

Training Courses in 2025

  • March 22nd & 23rd
  • May 3rd & 4th
  • July 12th &13th
  • August 9th & 10th
  • September 20th & 21st

Venues

PLEASE NOTE for sat nav users :- The postcodes given are those of the nearest properties to our working sites not the actual site itself – but they are not far away. What Three Words locations also shown.

  • ROUNDHILL FARM, DOBCROSS  OL3 5QJ ///repayment.roofs.status
  • RIDGE FARM, RIDGE LANE, DIGGLE  OL3 5LR /// reason.quoted.unscrew
  • BOARSHURST, off PARK LANE OL3 7DR  ///rope.classmate.aquatics
  • BURN SPRING FARM, GRAINS BAR OL4 2JY    ///casino.putty.tape
  • BURNEDGE BENT FARM, BURNEDGE LANE, GRASSCROFT OL4 4EB ///magnum.upstarts.funds
  • WELL-i-HOLE FARM, GREENFIELD OL3 7HY
  • LARK HILL LANE OL3 5QG​
  • GRAINS BAR DENSHAW (nearest postcode OL4 2JY)
  • CROMPTON MOOR, SHAW (off B619 Buckstones Road) OL2 8LS ///blotches.sifts.loans
  • WERNETH LOW VISITORS CENTRE, HIGHAM LANE, HYDE SK14 5LR. (Tameside MBC) ///noise.dangerously.went