Monthly Archives: June 2023

Haymaking poem by Bernadette Gallagher

Posted on June 19, 2023 by stevetomlin

I stumbled on this lovely poem by Bernadette Gallagher this morning and had to share it. Haymaking Who is it beckons me to try My hand and body with a scythe Is it someone that I know or is it … Continue reading →

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Scything course in Cumbria

Posted on June 17, 2023 by stevetomlin

Very welcome cooler weather for the Learn to Scythe course at Brigflatts Meeting House in Sedbergh today. It’s a beautiful venue for the course and lovely to see the meadow changing over the years that I’ve been teaching and scything … Continue reading →

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Scything Manchester community orchard

Posted on June 16, 2023 by stevetomlin

The scythe isn’t just a tool for rural spaces, it’s also perfect for the small green spaces that are so important in cities. Just half a mile from my home is Levenshulme community orchard, a tiny space between rows of … Continue reading →

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Scything course in Leicester

Posted on June 15, 2023 by stevetomlin

I’ve been back to teach a Learn to Scythe course at the Saffron Heath project in Leicester. I came for the first time last year and it was such a success that they asked me back and I was happy … Continue reading →

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Scything course at Bell Sykes, Lancashire

Posted on June 12, 2023 by stevetomlin

A gorgeous day for the first Learn to Scythe course of 2023. We were based at Bell Sykes Farm in Slaidburn, Lancashire which is always a delight with beautiful wildflower meadow. 8 participants worked really well despite the hot day … Continue reading →

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Spoon carving workshop in Manchester

Posted on June 2, 2023 by stevetomlin

I kicked off my 2023 season of craft workshops with a spoon carving course in Chorlton, south Manchester. Starting from a fresh log of silver birch we first axed out the shape and then refined our spoons using my carving … Continue reading →

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