Category Archives: scythe courses

Learn to scythe feedback from Nottingham

Posted on July 5, 2019 by stevetomlin

Some lovely feedback from Kevin Tone, Wellbeing Team Co-ordinator at the Wells Rd Centre, Nottingham. Hi Steve We all agreed that it’s the best couple of days training we have had, we loved it and are completely hooked! We spent … Continue reading →

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Scything for mental health

Posted on June 30, 2019 by stevetomlin

Being outdoors, physical activity, group work and seeing the results of your efforts are all hugely beneficial to your mental health and scything with others fits the bill perfectly. So I’m incredibly pleased to have been invited to teach a … Continue reading →

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Scything Miss Whalley’s Field in Lancaster

Posted on June 27, 2019 by stevetomlin

The scythe is a brilliant tool for volunteers and I’ve taught groups involved in managing community orchards, meadows, allotments and conservation sites across the UK. Scything is safe, quiet and allows everyone to work at their own pace. Last week … Continue reading →

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Gentleman Jack scything

Posted on May 19, 2019 by stevetomlin

Gentleman Jack is the latest BBC period drama and set not far from me in Halifax, West Yorkshire. Last summer I was hired to go to Shibden Hall and train the extras for an outdoor scene. It’s always fascinating to … Continue reading →

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Learning to scythe in Manchester

Posted on June 20, 2018 by stevetomlin

Scything and Billy Joel – only in Manchester! Continue reading →

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Scything the Churchyard in North Yorkshire

Posted on June 17, 2018 by stevetomlin

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Scything Stockport's community orchard

Posted on June 7, 2018 by stevetomlin

Scything in an urban orchard Continue reading →

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Like a hot knife through butter (cups)

Posted on June 6, 2018 by stevetomlin

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

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Learn to Scythe in Manchester

Posted on May 8, 2018 by stevetomlin

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 →