Dog with a Bone reviews

Graham reviewed: Dry stone walling course Lancashire/Yorkshire/Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield/North West

"I did my course in August 2020,this was one of the most fulfilling weekends I have spent in a long time. John our instructor, was an excellent course instructor, funny, very enthusiastic and informative. Rather than watch him build, he quickly had both of us on the course working hard to build a section of a wall. I have learnt a lot, and now look at a dry stone wall in a new way. I would recommend anyone with an interest in walling to try the course, you wont be disappointed."

Lindsay reviewed: Dry stone walling course Lancashire/Yorkshire/Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield/North West

"I took part in this course in August 2020 and thoroughly enjoyed learning about the history and process of building a dry stone wall. John's enthusiasm for the craft really shone through and helped encourage us even at points which were difficult. The sense of achievement after completing our item section of wall was incredible. John also gave us the option of incorporating mindfulness activities, which went along with the wall building and lovely countryside setting really well. I feel very well informed by the course and an looking forward to using my newly learnt skills. I will certainly never look at a dry stone wall in the same way as before!"

craig morris reviewed: Dry stone walling course Lancashire/Yorkshire/Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield/North West

"Amazing course. Felt like I had really accomplished something at the end. John was great company, informative and skilled. Loved every minute, not grafted that hard for a long time. Would definitely recommend. Looking forward to doing more dry stone walling. thanks"

Robert kenworthy reviewed: Dry stone walling course Lancashire/Yorkshire/Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield/North West

"I had a great time learning the old skills of dry stone walling. With John’s guidance, from laying the base to placing the toppers, John instructed us through all the skills of stonewalling. With plenty of fresh air and beautiful scenery the two days flew by. Even though the course was intense and frustrating trying to get the right fit of stone, John’s help in mindfulness worked a treat. I will continue doing walling with the confidence that with the knowledge that I have been given I can improve day by day. Ta."

Eloise Bartlett reviewed: Dry stone walling course Lancashire/Yorkshire/Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield/North West

"I found this course extremely informative, useful and enjoyable. I feel able to take on my own project now!"

Fiona McNamara reviewed: Dry stone walling course Lancashire/Yorkshire/Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield/North West

"I recently attended the course with my 22 year old son and I can honestly say (despite a storm coming through on one day!) that it was extremely rewarding and there was never a dull moment. The level and detail of the teaching was top notch and I feel that I am able to tackle my own project with confidence and gusto. A very positive and fulfilling experience."

Dog with a Bone responded:

"Fiona was hard working, determined and also had some good ideas of how to lay out stones prioer to putting them on the wall. Fantastic student, a real grafter and her son was good too - a great team."

Lisa C reviewed: Dry stone walling course Lancashire/Yorkshire/Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield/North West

"I highly recommend this Dry Stone Walling course as I thoroughly enjoyed my weekend learning every aspect of learning how to build and repair a dry stone wall. Being outside in the fresh air and being with new people did me the world of good. John is great he certainly knows his stuff! I learned new skills, kept active and got a huge sense of satisfaction at the end of the two days. The course also teaches you about Mindfulness which I had no idea about before so that was very useful to. I would definitely say do this course you won't regret it! It's brilliant and you will enjoy every minute of it. The location is beautiful and John is a great teacher and the final outcome is so worth it. And trust me you will sleep both nights! I highly recommend this course you won't regret it!"

Jenny Bates reviewed: Dry stone walling course Lancashire/Yorkshire/Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield/North West

"Fantastic! I really enjoyed the course, even more than expected. The whole process was mindful and I found it therapeutic as well as having the satisfaction of building a wall! It ticked all the boxes for me in terms of being outdoors, being active, connecting with others and taking notice."

David reviewed: Dry stone walling course Lancashire/Yorkshire/Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield/North West

"I whole heartedly recommend the course. You will learn new skills that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Not only will you learn practical skills about walling you will also pick up some great tips about mindfulness. John is very patient and a great teacher. He needed to be with me. :)"

joshua howe reviewed: Dry stone walling course Lancashire/Yorkshire/Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield/North West

"i really enjoyed the course and found it really beneficial as i had no idea how much goes into dry stone walling and now i have come back will a great deal of information about it. i enjoyed the time with our tutor john as he was very factual and informative and helped me out every step of the way i would highly recommend this course to anyone who is willing to go on it i would like to thank john for the amazing sessions."

Adam reviewed: Dry stone walling course Lancashire/Yorkshire/Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield/North West

"Fantastic course. John is a great teacher and allowed us time to try, fail and eventually succeed ! We completed 2 metres worth of walling and loved every minute of it. I would highly recommend this to anyone and the little addition of mindfulness along the way is an added bonus!!! Thanks John"

David McCallion reviewed: Dry stone walling course Lancashire/Yorkshire/Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield/North West

"As a Community Connector for the Early Help service in Oldham I was tasked to find two willing young people who would like the golden opportunity to learn an exciting new skill, work out in the countryside, get expert tuition and have fun. Well Dale and Josh Volunteered, they completed the weekend and absolutely loved it. Thank you John for giving these two young men an experience that otherwise would never have been possible. The art of Dry Stone Walling, the countryside and fresh air, the beautiful landscapes and hard graft. What a recipe for good health and well being. A million thanks John."

Dale Rees reviewed: Dry stone walling course Lancashire/Yorkshire/Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield/North West

"Was great weekend with the team also john you were great leanrt a lot from weekend didnt know anything about but now i do. I say you teaching is brillant. Thanks john for having us."

Fiona reviewed: Dry stone walling course Lancashire/Yorkshire/Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield/North West

"A timeless weekend in the open air, curlews calling over the moor, sheep grazing in the field, toads hibernating, quietly building something that could last for centuries."

Hanna reviewed: Dry stone walling course Lancashire/Yorkshire/Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield/North West

"This is a wonderful experience. Go into dry stone walling and embrace every aspect including whatever the weather can throw at you in rainy saddleworth. I fully intend on using what I have learnt and enjoying the peace and tranquility it brings."

Dan Dunham reviewed: Dry stone walling course Lancashire/Yorkshire/Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield/North West

"I learnt a lot, John gave very specific instructions about how putting each stone in the correct place helped to create a kind of chain reaction. Thanks John, I'm proud of my wall it looks great and really enjoyed working with you over the Summer"

Jim White reviewed: Dry stone walling course Lancashire/Yorkshire/Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield/North West

"Brilliant day on the hillside. Superb mentoring and coaching. Not just on how to build a wall (I'm hoping the one I finished is still standing) but also how to get mindful while doing so."

Emma Metcalfe reviewed: Got a digital camera for Christmas and have no idea how to use it? Beginners photography

"Thank goodness for this course! My darling husband bought me a camera for my birthday but I desperately needed to learn how to use it properly and make the most of it. Luckily John's sessions were the answer to all my problems - I'm now much more confident and my photos look clear and exciting. Great sessions, now I'm ready to take on the world in all it's spectacular photographic beauty. Thanks John - if only you ran cooking courses too!"

Emma Metcalfe reviewed: Dry stone walling course Lancashire/Yorkshire/Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield/North West

"Fantastic course that we did over the Summer. Loved the feeling of mindfulness created by being in the countryside rebuildingsomething that's been there for hundreds of years. The sounds, smells, sights and all round good feeling of working hard to recreate my own bit of history. Thanks for making it possible John! Thoroughly recommended!!"

Aimee Belmore reviewed: Dry stone walling course Lancashire/Yorkshire/Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield/North West

"I thoroughly enjoyed this course with John. He explained the history and concept very clearly and then let me get involved straight away. He made it simple and fun to do, as well as relaxing. I got to try every aspect of building the wall and left feeling very satisfied and proud of what I had done."