Monthly Archives: March 2024

Scything reeds on the Wirral

Posted on March 27, 2024 by stevetomlin

Yesterday, I went to the Wirral for the first time ever! I was asked to teach a scything workshop for Cheshire Wildlife Trust based on cutting the reeds at their Red Rocks Nature Reserve. People often wonder if the scythe … Continue reading →

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Spring scything in Scotland

Posted on March 25, 2024 by stevetomlin

My Learn to Scythe courses in 2024 got off to an early start with a trip to teach a a group of women how to scythe in Scotland. They are part of a volunteer group managing a community owned woodland … Continue reading →

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Spoon carving workshop in Doncaster

Posted on March 9, 2024 by stevetomlin

Last autumn, I was asked to deliver a beginners spoon carving workshop for TCV in Doncaster. We’d hoped to be outside on one of the sites they manage but the weather meant we instead made use of their fantastic facility … Continue reading →

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Greenwood garden bench

Posted on March 6, 2024 by stevetomlin

Spring is finally here in the UK after what has seemed a very year so far and I’ve been out tidying and preparing my tiny back yard. This weekend I decided what I really needed was some seating so I … Continue reading →

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