Chainsaw course Midlands/Worcestershire area

[SimpleSimon]

Hi all,
Any recommendations on a good provider of chainsaw training in the Midlands, commuting distance of Stourport?
Looking to do my CS30/31 (I know it's not really called that anymore) and probably in future progress to climbing if I'm able to gain a bit of experience in between.
Hartpury college offer a course for £775 including NPTC and loan of equipment. Any opinions? I've seen some slightly cheaper but often kit hire is extra and I can't be sure I'll be able to buy a saw in time.
Any thoughts or advice appreciated.

 

[Puds]

Have you tried Holme Lacy? http://www.hlcollege.ac.uk/course-category/580f7747520a2/Forestry-Arboriculture

 

[SimpleSimon]

Have you tried Holme Lacy? http://www.hlcollege.ac.uk/course-category/580f7747520a2/Forestry-Arboriculture

Thanks, they were my first thought but over £100 more expensive than Hartpury so not worth the shorter journey. Besides, I couldn't do any of their dates. I've booked Hartpury now anyway, so we'll see how it goes.

 

[Thetownie]

Hello,

when I was looking for chainsaw course, I found this company.
But did not get to do the course.

http://www.ianmorganarb.com/contact-ian-morgan-arb/

hope this helps

 

[Grey_Owl]

Ref above post
Ian Morgan is spot on.
Known him a while now and he has run a number of courses for me, based in Stafford area and uses Cannock Chase for the practical.
Will loan saw for the course.
G_O