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Scything the Churchyard in North Yorkshire

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Scything Stockport's community orchard


Scything in an urban orchard Continue reading

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Like a hot knife through butter (cups)


Come to the meadow and learn to mow easily and quietly with an Austrian scythe. Continue reading

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Improver's Scythe Masterclass 2018


Take your scything to new levels with a place on the Improvers’ Scythe Masterclass in Somerset. Continue reading

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Scything the allotment

My scythe is out, summer is officially here! Continue reading

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Scything and Spoon carving workshops at Burmieston, Perth & Kinross


Grab a last minute course at the wonderful Burmieston Steading in Perth and Kinross. Learn to scythe or join us for a day of green wood spoon carving. Continue reading

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Learn to Scythe in Manchester

Learn to Scythe in Manchester
An extra chance to learn to scythe this summer in a fabulous meadow in south Manchester. Book your place now! Continue reading

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First new Devon stave basket

My first stave basket is complete! Continue reading

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Endangered Crafts Award for stave basket making

I’m incredibly pleased to have been chosen as winner of the 2018 HCA/Marsh Endangered Crafts Award. This new award, funded by theĀ  Marsh Christian Trust is aimed as craftspeople working on one of the 62 crafts currently listed in the … Continue reading

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Traditional hay rake making at Stott Park Bobbin Mill

Shaving heads, knocking teeth – we had a great time at Stott Park and it wasn’t nearly as dangerous as it sounds. Continue reading

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