Category Archives: scythe courses

Learn to Scythe course

Posted on May 29, 2012 by stevetomlin

It was hot, hot, hot in Cumbria this weekend – gorgeous weather to be out learning to scythe and that’s just what we were doing on my latest course. I love teaching folk to use the scythe and we’re lucky … Continue reading →

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Scythe Course dates 2012

Posted on February 7, 2012 by stevetomlin

My course dates and prices for 2012 are finally set, more details on the courses page: Learn to Mow with an Austrian Scythe 26 May, 30 June, 9 Sept 2012 – £60 Scythe Improvers 11 Aug – £70 Improve your … Continue reading →

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Feedback from Mowing Courses

Posted on August 3, 2011 by stevetomlin

It’s always nice to hear back from folk who’ve been on a course, especially to find they’ve been bitten by the scythe ‘bug’. These folk were on the ‘Learn to mow..’ course at Sprint Mill at the beginning of July. … Continue reading →

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Mowing on the Black Isle

Posted on August 1, 2011 by stevetomlin

Continuing our international mowing theme, Christiane & I are just back from the Black Isle, Scotland where we ran a two day mowing course for members of the Transition Black Isle group. We took a few days to work our … Continue reading →

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Cumbria Scythe Weekend

Posted on July 4, 2011 by stevetomlin

What a weekend! Under glorious blue skies I spent two fantastic days of mowing at Sprint Mill near Kendal. On Saturday I ran the second of my ‘Mowing with an Austrian Scythe’ courses for a group of 6 students. This … Continue reading →

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Mowing Course at Sprint Mill

Posted on May 31, 2011 by stevetomlin

On Sunday I ran the first of my mowing courses at Sprint Mill near Kendal in Cumbria. The course is designed to introduce people to mowing with a scythe or provide a refresher for those who would like to be … Continue reading →

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Beginners' course fully booked

Posted on May 20, 2011 by stevetomlin

My first course of the year, for beginners (and folk wanting a refresher) is now fully booked. There’s an interesting mix of people, from those who already have a scythe but are struggling to get the best from it, to … Continue reading →

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