Sponsored by The ARB Show 17–18 May 2019 www.trees.org.uk/The-ARB-Show

Timetable of events

Arborists’ WorkshopSituated in the spectacular Great Oak Hall building, this year the Workshop features a variety of expert speakers providing insights and updates on everything from Pests & Diseases to the life

of a competitive climber.

Friday 17 and Saturday 18 May in the Great Oak Hall10:00Forestry Commission Pests & Diseases Update

Becki Gawthorpe MArborA

11:00STIHL M-Tronic

Ben Beaumont and Steve Hall

12:00Understanding and managing stress as an owner/manager of an arb contracting business

Paul Elcoat FArborA

12:00New Technical Guides for Arborists Update

Chris Cooper-Abbs MArborA

Lantra Awards Demonstrations

FridaySean Duffy and Ed Lewis will be your hosts on the stand

Robert Tabor will introduce an SRT demonstration

John Trenchard and Chalky White to deliver SRT demonstrations

Michele from TreeHouse training will also be on Lantra stand

Shaun from Orange Plant will demonstrate a woodchipper 10am & 2pm

UA – QA session 1pm (speaker TBA)

SaturdayAlan Stephens from Countryside Training & Tree Management and Michele from TreeHouse Training will be your hosts on the stand

John Trenchard and Chalky White to deliver SRT demonstration

Shaun from Orange Plant to demonstrate a woodchipper 10am & 2pm

Jas.P.Wilson – will show a Firewood Processor on our site for the duration of the show – with Lantra workbook

Exhibitor DemonstrationsA number of Exhibitors are also holding demonstrations throughout each day. Depending which stand you visit you can learn about anything from decompaction and tree diagnostics to bio-control technology, so make sure you visit them all!

13:00VetCert – A Certification for Veteran Tree Work

Helen Read (Friday Session) Jim Mullholland (Saturday Session)

14:00Competitive tree climbing – How useful is it for a production climber?

Jo Hedger

14:00Why Become an ARB Approved Contractor?

Paul Smith MArborA

15:00Careers and Skills Gaps in the Arb Industry

Michael Oberreuter

Sponsor of the Arborists’ Workshop

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AWARDSOther activitiesAWG Knot Tying

CompetitionKids’ Tree Climbing

Climbing WallPests & Diseases Walk

13:30Led by the Forestry Commission. Meet at their stand E20

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Friday

Ancient Tree Forumat the ATF stand T01

Friday

12:00Ted Green and Reg Harris ‘What is Pruning?‘

Tree Climbers’ ForumThe Tree Climbers’ forum gives arborists the chance to get impartial advice on climbing kit, techniques and have a go with practical demonstrations.

There will also be 4 ‘basics’ sessions for visitors to take part in throughout the day, although these are limited to 6 participants.

Friday and Saturday at the Cedars

10:30–11:30SRT Canopy and Basal Anchors, Redirects

12:00–13:00SRT the Basics – Set up and Ascent

13:40–14:30Pole / Spike Rescue

15:00–16:00SRT Rescue

Saturday

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9:00–17:003ATC Climbing CompetitionNovice, Expert and Premier categories of climber at the entrance to the Show.

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Sponsored by The ARB Show 17–18 May 2019 www.trees.org.uk/The-ARB-Show

AUS Utility Skills Demonstrations – Friday and SaturdayAUS and the Utility Arboriculture Group are pleased to showcase a series of demonstrations highlighting some of the technical skills involved in Utility Tree Work.

10:30 AA Utility Arboriculture Group / LANTRA. Talk from UAG members on the new suite of Utility Arboriculture units.

11:00 Pole climbing techniques and equipment. Demonstration of Safety Harness and Ancillary Equipment in the correct method of Pole Top Rescue.

11:30 Safe Working in proximity to power lines. WPD talk of the dangers and requirements of working on trees in proximity to power lines.

12:00 Insulated Fibreglass Rod Demo. Demonstration of the correct method of Inspection and use of this versatile Live line tool. Including Pruning and Portable Earth application.

13:00 Work platforms in proximity to power lines and specialist lifting and lowering equipment.

13:30 AA Utility Arboriculture Group / LANTRA. Talk from UAG members on the new suite of Utility Arboriculture units.

14:00 Pole climbing techniques and equipment. Demonstration of Safety Harness and Ancillary Equipment in the correct method of Pole Top Rescue.

14:30 Safe Working in proximity to power lines. WPD talk of the dangers and requirements of working on trees in proximity to power lines.

15:00 Insulated Fibreglass Rod Demo. Demonstration of the correct method of Inspection and use of this versatile Live line tool. Including Pruning and Portable Earth application.

Main Arena AttractionsAxe Throwing

Ever thought what it’ll be like to throw an axe at a target? Why not have a go at throwing our mini hawks aka throwing angels and a Tomahawk! Our qualified marshals will make sure you hit your target!Learn to throw a Tomahawk in a safe environment. Take on our challenges and the satisfaction of having a throw off against others. Who can score the highest points?PLEASE NOTE: You’ll need to be quick to book your session with the Axe Throwing team at the Main Arena as we anticipate this being a popular attraction.

Friday and Saturday – All Day

STIHL – Rugby Tackle Game

ARB Show visitors can have a go at the inflatable STIHL Rugby Tackle Game. After impact the machine measures the strength of each tackle and displays a score which shows the G-Force of each hit.

Can you get the best score of the day or out tackle your mates?

Friday and Saturday – All Day

Sponsor of the Rugby Tackle Game

Demonstration ProgrammeCome and chat to STIHL’s team of product experts about their latest launches and new technologies, with your chance to see a range of machines in action.

Friday and Saturday at the STIHL Arena10:30–11:30 Tree Care Demonstrations

Come and see Martson Vale Tree Care demonstrate the benefits of the power of the MSA 161 T cordless top-handled chainsaw and the HTA 85 cordless telescopic pole pruner.

12:30–13:30 Showcase of our Extensive Range of ChainsawsGiving you a chance to see our chainsaw range in action, including the MS 500i.

14:30–15:30 Live Chainsaw CarvingSimon O’Rourke will be creating amazing chainsaw carvings live. Plus get your chance to own one of these incredible masterpieces when they are auctioned for charity 4pm each day.

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