Powell Dry Stone Walling

10/09/2026

CottageMansQuest: been walling on the other side of the village this past few days. New gate and posts fitted.
Wall repaired and a wee step formed up into the orchard.
Most rotten stone i’ve seen for a while. Most of it was sacked off and bit of new brought in for the win.
Grand!

17/08/2026

RewindMansDelight: retaining tough guy in Huddersfield,

01/07/2026

SwoopMansDelight: nice little start to a fun landscaping project a few valleys over for a couple of old friends. It’ll make more sense as it goes along but it should be something really nice when it’s done.
They have put so much hard work and effort into building a very cool home, it’s really good to contribute to what will be a really cool place.

31/05/2026

Well done Al on a great effort at the Friends of the Lakes walling competition

First competition for me and the first time using other stone than Yorkshire sandstone! A challenge to say the least.
It's fair to say the dry Stone Walling community is something special, full of advice and encouragement.
Finished the wall in the allotted time which was a personal goal, got a middle placement and some points for the DWSA Grand Prix.
I learned a lot and will be chasing the top spots in the future.

Sponsors of the day. Longley Farm Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain Friends of the Lake District

22/05/2026

Good little day out in the Peugeot: really struggled to find anyone to balance the GTI-6’s centerless wheels, after a chance conversion it turns out can do the job.
Off i went for four new rainsport 5’s and a grand opportunity to visit old friend in mid Wales for a light lunch some Osprey spotting and some very relaxed walling. Superb drive back on the best B m-roads north Wales has to offer. Just shy of 400 miles covered today and i loved every minute… ace!

20/05/2026

CapitalMansQuest: had a good week or so working alongside and along with
on the garden at the chelsea flower show. and his family completed the stonework with their beautiful willow work.
It was really nice working in a collaborative environment with people who genuinely care about what they are doing.
The thoughtful design by was awarded a gold medal and best in show. Wonderful stuff!

09/05/2026

ThatchManDo: Truly privileged to have worked alongside on his beautiful thatching project in Essex this week.
Roger’s deep knowledge and passion of craft is infectious.
Good time spent with a good man.. grand!