Author Archives: stevetomlin

Cherry colours

Posted on May 2, 2015 by stevetomlin

I’ve been carving by the river, hanging out with these guys. Continue reading →

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Scything for breakfast with Chris Evans

Posted on April 22, 2015 by stevetomlin

even more scything on the radio! Continue reading →

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Scything on Radio Lancashire

Posted on April 21, 2015 by stevetomlin

The whole of the BBC has gone a bit scythe crazy! At least the goats are happy… Continue reading →

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Consider the Fork (& Spoon) by Bee Wilson

Posted on April 12, 2015 by stevetomlin

Author Bee Wilson talks about the importance of the wooden spoon, that “most trusty and lovable of kitchen implements.” Continue reading →

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Scythes and haymaking in Transylvania

Posted on April 6, 2015 by stevetomlin

Details of your chance to scythe and make hay in the mountains of Transylvania with a film from last years event. Continue reading →

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International Peening Day 2015

Posted on April 3, 2015 by stevetomlin

scythe peening with jig
Don’t forget to peen your scythe this weekend. Continue reading →

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A good article today about scything on the BBC website following on from Aidan Turner’s scything debut on Poldark the other week. It’s great when this kind of thing sparks interest in a traditional skill and journalists make the effort … Continue reading →