We post an advert from Conduit Community Woodland who are holding a coppicing weekend on 7th and 8th February 2026, the description of which is given below.

‘A warm invitation is extended for people to come and learn traditional coppicing techniques and be part of restoring a beautiful Sussex woodland to its fullness. Help to reinstate a regenerative and sustainable woodland resource for thriving health and well-being of flora, fauna and humans alike. 

Alun Hughes is leading the weekend. He is an outdoor educator and guide with many years’ experience, particularly in woodland management and ancillary crafts. He has a good sense of humour.

You will learn the principles and practical skills of this millennia old ancestral craft. 

The venue is Conduit Community Woodland (The Gill) near Hassocks, which have been supported by the Lost Woods project. Their keepers are passionate about good land stewardship and creating opportunities for nature connection and community building. There is an ongoing project running with regular land tending volunteer days and opportunities to connect with ourselves, each other and the woods. You are really welcome to come and check it out. 

The days will run 9.30am – 4pm each day. You can attend both days or just one.

Children are absolutely welcome, but full responsibility for their safety is with their carers. 

Please bring a packed lunch. Tea and cake and a nice fire to warm up with will be provided. If you would like to stay afterwards on the Saturday evening for stories, music and a meal around the fire bring food to share. 

Suggested donation is £50 – £100 for the weekend, all of which goes to support bringing the coppice back into rotation. Please don’t let lack of funds stop you from coming though. Offer what you can manage.

To ask questions, or to book and to receive a welcome pack please email Jill Kettle on jillchristinekettle@gmail.com, or call her on 07931576007. 

The site is easy to walk to from Hassocks and there is some parking on New Way Lane’.