Monthly Archives: June 2025

How to peen a scythe workshop 2025

Posted on June 30, 2025 by stevetomlin

Peening is an essential element of maintaining your Austrian scythe. Hammering the blade creates a finer edge so the blade cuts sweetly as you mow your meadow. This can be a daunting process for a scythe beginner so each year … Continue reading →

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Scything course in Kendal

Posted on June 20, 2025 by stevetomlin

I’ve done quite a lot of scythe training for Cumbria Wildlife Trust over the years and it was great to be delivering another Learn to Scythe workshop for them in Kendal. A group of volunteers were being trained to scythe … Continue reading →

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Learn to Scythe in West Cumbria

Posted on June 19, 2025 by stevetomlin

I was in Whitehaven in Cumbria earlier this week, delivering a Learn to Scythe workshop at Haig Country Park in conjunction with the National Trust and The Land Trust. We had a great group with a range of interests and … Continue reading →

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Scything workshop in Manchester

Posted on June 13, 2025 by stevetomlin

A damp day in Manchester for a beginners scything workshop for volunteers of Friends of Chorlton Park. This didn’t dampen the group’s spirits though and you can still scythe in the rain so we had a great day. If your … Continue reading →

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Can you scythe in the rain?

Posted on June 9, 2025 by stevetomlin

I’m often asked if a scythe will work in the rain and what difference rain makes to scything. We’re pretty lucky in the UK that, contrary to what we might think, it doesn’t rain that much during the summer! Often, … Continue reading →

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