A gorgeous day for the first Learn to Scythe course of 2023. We were based at Bell Sykes Farm in Slaidburn, Lancashire which is always a delight with beautiful wildflower meadow.
8 participants worked really well despite the hot day and got to grips with setting up, honing and mowing with their new Austrian scythes.
It’s always lovely to hear that people have been straight out to put their new skills into practice:
Hi Steve, I attended the course last Friday and, over the weeding, have been practicing in the field. The sycthe is efficient and less tiring than the strimmer and a pleasure to use. Thank you for your tuition and patience.
Kind regards, Graham
There are still some places available for courses this year, email me mailto:stevetomlin8@gmail.com for details.
It’s always a brilliant day with people learning new skills and having fun creating their own unique spoon. Spoon carving is a perfect introduction to woodworking and a great antidote to our increasingly online lives. If you’re interested in learning, take a look at my other 
Scything on a slope is one of the most common questions I’m asked about during my Learn to Scythe courses. This summer, the ranger at Hassall Green Nature Reserve in Staffordshire asked if it was possible for me and a couple of their trained volunteers to scythe a steep bank of rough vegetation on the site. I think the photos, including the before and after shots, speak for themselves.
