Notice of the 2025 NHLS Annual General Meeting
The National Hedgelaying Society AGM will be held on Saturday 10th May 2025,commencing at 10am.
Location, Cutnall Green & District Memorial Hall, Addis Lane, Cutnall Green, Droitwich, Worcestershire WR9 0NE.
W3W: ///under.fail.deleting Everyone welcome!
All nominations for Society Officers and Trustees should be sent to the NHLS Secretary (email; secretary@hedgelaying.org.uk) by Friday 11th April 2025
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