Category Archives: Scytherspace

Scything for mental health

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

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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Learning to scythe in Manchester


Scything and Billy Joel – only in Manchester! Continue reading

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Scything the Churchyard in North Yorkshire

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Scything Stockport's community orchard


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Like a hot knife through butter (cups)


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

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Improver's Scythe Masterclass 2018


Take your scything to new levels with a place on the Improvers’ Scythe Masterclass in Somerset. Continue reading

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Scything the allotment

My scythe is out, summer is officially here! Continue reading

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Learn to Scythe in Manchester

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

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The vital wedge

It’s the subtle details of setting up your scythe that make a huge difference so don’t lose your wedge. Continue reading

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