On Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:11:25 +0100, Moonraker
wrote:

My trust rusty old sheers sadly need replacing. It will be mainly for
light clipping,I will not need long handled ones. what are the
recommendations

I have Fiskars 'Powergear' shears which are excellent for dealing with
our mixed hedgerows and tidying up mature shrubs. IMHO you cannot go
wrong with Bahco or Fiskars shears and lopping kit.

rbel