Author Archives: stevetomlin

Scythe apprentice

Posted on September 24, 2015 by stevetomlin

I have an apprentice now, so today I took her to the bank. Continue reading →

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A weekend of scything

Posted on September 6, 2015 by stevetomlin

This weekend at Sprint Mill, the goats were the stars of the show.
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Making wooden hay rakes video – North West England

Posted on September 2, 2015 by stevetomlin

Were these men really so relieved to have their hand work replaced by being machine operators? I’m glad to still be hand making hay rakes in the NW. Continue reading →

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Harvest scythe team & ancient wheats

Posted on August 31, 2015 by stevetomlin

John Letts on Countryfile
More scythes on tv with a programme about ancient wheats with the crop being harvested by hand. Watch it now on iPlayer. Continue reading →

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Learn to Scythe book feedback

Posted on August 27, 2015 by stevetomlin

My ‘Learn to Scythe’ book is a getting great reviews, whether you’re learning to use a scythe on your own or as a reference manual following a course. Continue reading →

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More than spoons at Spoonfest 2015

Posted on August 10, 2015 by stevetomlin

I’m just back from an extended trip to Spoonfest 2015. There are photos all over the web of the great carving that took place so here are some of my non-spoon highlights. Continue reading →

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Are you strong enough to learn to scythe?

Posted on July 19, 2015 by stevetomlin

If even Poldark was getting out of breath are you fit enough to scythe? Continue reading →

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Learn to Scythe for Wildlife Trust

Posted on July 17, 2015 by stevetomlin


Another course at the beautiful Bell Sykes meadow for the Wildlife Trust. Continue reading →

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Learn to scythe at Bell Sykes

Posted on July 10, 2015 by stevetomlin

Two glorious days of scything at Bell Sykes, the Coronation Meadow for Lancashire. Continue reading →

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Scythers & Haymakers wanted!

Posted on July 5, 2015 by stevetomlin

Know how to scythe and looking for a chance to mow on a larger area? Training up for the European Scythe Championships in 2016? or just fancy helping out on a local conservation project? Well, here’s your chance Continue reading →

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