The 11th "Skills of the Hills" Annual Hedge Event — 2008
The 2008 event took place on Saturday 8th March at Lower Shelvin Farm, Luppitt, Devon with the kind permission of Mr Sage.
A notable year because Terry Coombe, placed second in the Open competition, went on to win the National Championships in October and
was declared Supreme Champion of the whole competition.
Results
Classes
Open
Percy Duck Challenge Cup |
1st |
Nick Fowler |
| 2nd = |
Willow Drew
Terry Coombe |
Intermediate
Dugdale Cup |
1st |
Russell Woodham |
| 2nd |
Alex Turner |
| 3rd |
Darren Copp |
| Pairs |
1st |
Tess Stone & Family |
| 2nd |
Craig Nation and Stephen Ryan |
| 3rd |
Debbie Butler and Jane Humphries |
| Novice |
1st |
Pete Grainger |
| 2nd |
Phil Derryman |
| 3rd |
Richard Poole |
Other Prizes
Best YFC competitor.
The NatWest Cup |
Phil Derryman |
Best competitor living in the Blackdown Hills AONB.
Blackdowns Cup |
Willow Drew and Terry Coombe (shared) |
Best regrowth of a length from the 2008 competition.
Roger Vickery Regrowth Cup |
Geoff Pitt |
Best competitor aged under 19.
John Coombes Memorial Shield |
John Selwey |